The Cooking News

Recipe News: Recipe Finder: A Cake for Egg Allergy Sufferers

2009-11-18T00:37:42Z

"Joan Kerns from Salisbury, N.C., was looking for recipes for cakes made without eggs. She has a granddaughter who is highly allergic to eggs, both the yolks and the whites, and she wanted to be able to make a cake she could safely eat.

Beatrice Odom from St. Pauls, N.C., says that she has two great-grandchildren who are also allergic to eggs and that she found a very good recipe for a ``no egg cake' a few years ago in a magazine."

Includes recipe for:

NO-EGG CHOCOLATE CAKE

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Recipe News: Breakfast Strata: Easy Recipe for a Brunch Crowd

2009-11-03T00:41:55Z

"We don't do dinner parties much anymore. As the parents of a 2 year-old, events that take place after 8pm just don't make it on to the agenda very often. We do like to have groups of friends and neighbors over on occasion however, and since the 10-12 window seems to be the best one for most families with young children, brunch has become our event-du-jour." Includes recipe for:

Recipe for Breakfast Strata

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Recipe News: Want to make your dog carrot cake?

2009-10-18T01:16:42Z

"Here's something you don't see everyday. A carrot cake recipe for dogs. The folks over at Guideposts.com wanted people to know about it. So read more about the story behind the cake here."

Includes recipe for:

Doggie Carrot Cake

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Recipe News: Recipe: BRUNCH WEEK: MUSHROOM AND FONTINA QUICHE

2009-10-13T22:58:20Z

"Brunch -- that magical meal that combines breakfast and lunch -- is one of the best excuses to sit around and lazily enjoy a weekend morning. This week, we'll share new recipes for your next brunch gathering. This one comes from epicurious.com and was originally published in this month's issue of Bon Appetit. It can be served with a salad for dinner as well."

Includes recipe for:

MUSHROOM AND FONTINA QUICHE

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Recipe News: Recipes that feature leftovers and memories

2009-09-22T16:51:27Z

"Want to stretch your skills? Two new books will bring you in different, yet interesting directions.

A Tavola! by Gianni Scappin and Vincenzo Lauria (Lebhar-Friedman, $29.95) is part of the Culinary Institute of America’s Dining Series. These Recipes and Reflections on Traditional Home Cooking are a compilation of the authors’ favorite recipes from different regions of Italy.

I especially like the dishes that aren’t meant to be elegant. Stuffed Crispy Ravioli Snacks use a bit of this and a bit of that and leftover scraps to create a flavorful treat. A spaghetti pizza is the perfect way to use leftover pasta from the night before. Poor and Lazy Stewed Peppers require few ingredients. Chocolate Salami are cookies that start with dried out leftover sweets."

Includes recipes for:

MOM’S CHICKEN AND RICE DISH

LEMON PUDDING CAKE

PEPERONATA POVERA E PIGRA POOR AND LAZY STEWED PEPPERS

STUFFED CRISPY RAVIOLI SNACKS

PIZZA DI SPAGHETTI

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Recipe News: Make homemade energy bars with this easy recipe

2009-09-08T21:17:17Z

"Go into any grocery store or Walmart in the country and be amazed at the variety of PowerBars, Clif Bars, 5 Hour Energy drinks, etc. They're all very handy, but making homemade energy bars with this recipe will save money.
Not only that, but with a bit of creative spirit and imagination, anyone can come up with their favorite flavor. This recipe covers the basics, but keep in mind that there's no end to ingredients that can be added for both texture and taste.
These delicious treats are great for consuming during long runs or bike workouts, as well as that all-important post-workout recovery snack.
This recipe only takes about a half hour to prepare so it can be done the evening beforehand. To enjoy it after working out, transport it in a cooler during the summer along with the sports drinks. Of course, this will not be necessary in the short winter months in the Houston area."

Includes recipe for:

Energy bar ingredient list

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Recipe News: Home-grown grillin’

2009-09-02T23:45:42Z

"This weekend marks the last “official” gasp of summer — the perfect time for grilling.
(Yeah, we know you can grill nearly year-round in South Carolina, but “Labor Day” and “cookout” go together.)
Here’s a way to keep it a locals-only affair: Use items made or grown in South Carolina.

Julie Riffle of Palmetto Pepper Potions prepared Spicy Honey Glazed Shrimp skewers made with Bell's Honey, Palmetto Pepper Potions hot sauce and shrimp from Wild Carolina.
- Kim Kim Foster-Tobin/kkfoster@thestate.com /The State
We offer these recipes from vendors at the All Local Farmers Market, open every Saturday morning (8 a.m.-noon) at a building next to 701 Whaley in the Olympia neighborhood."

Includes recipes for:

Spicy honey glazed shrimp skewers

Caw Caw Creek spare ribs

Carmelized Carolina grilled chicken

Grilled clams with lemon garlic butter

Grilled parmesan focaccia bread

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Recipe News: Recipe for gluten free cream of chicken soup

2009-08-25T10:39:18Z

"There are a lot of recipes out there that call for cream of chicken soup. This is not a happy thing for people who cannot have this creamy delight due to Celiac Disease or gluten intolerance. Here is a great recipe for Gluten Free Cream of Chicken Soup. Hopefully this will take a little of the stress out of weeding through the cans and cannots in your recipe box. " Includes recipe for:

Gluten Free Cream of Chicken Soup

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Recipe News: The best macaroni salad recipe

2009-08-20T23:08:45Z

"Macaroni salad is a summer favorite. It is extremely simple to make and a great dish to make for barbecues – yours or someone else’s! Once you try this recipe, you won’t buy it from the store again. I promise!" Includes recipe for:

The best macaroni salad recipe

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Recipe News: Summer desserts & recipes: Chocolate raspberry layer cake with ganache frosting

2009-08-14T12:31:03Z

"The marriage of rich chocolate with fresh red raspberries is the supreme dessert combination. This recipe for chocolate raspberry layer cake with ganache frosting would be a welcome end to any meal. In my case it would be the ultimate way to begin the day when enjoyed with a steaming cup of cappuccino ~Enjoy!"

Includes recipe for:

Chocolate raspberry layer cake with ganache frosting

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Recipe News: Blue cheese dressing recipe

2009-08-11T19:53:07Z

img src="http://www.thecookingnews.com/images/cooking.gif" align="right">"Why not make your own salad dressing? Blue cheese is a favorite of mine. You can adjust the "chunkiness" of the blue cheese and can make it lower fat by using low fat or fat free sour cream and mayonnaise. This dressing is great to put on a side salad or to dip celery sticks served alongside hot wings. I use something similar to to this dressing recipe in my Blue Cheese Potato Salad. "

Includes recipe for:

Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing

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Recipe News: Refreshingly Cool Recipes for Summer

2009-08-05T00:38:04Z

"Summertime entertaining doesn’t need to be fancy or work-intensive; the sun has been intense enough this past week!

Here are two recipes for topping toasted baguette slices. Or guests can dip into these hearty Italian spreads with pita bread or pita chips. The first recipe requires no cooking, and the second just a slow simmer. If you want to reduce the time cooking, you can use double the amount of pre-cooked lentils (I get mine at Trader Joe’s) and simmer the broth, garlic, and tomatoes for just 10 minutes or so before adding the cooked lentils. This kept me from having to heat up my kitchen beyond the 90 degrees it is as I write this!

Read more: http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2009/aug/02/ann-vogel-refreshingly-cool-recipes-for-summer/#ixzz0NGRz32eF"

Includes recipes for:

Summertime Tomato Bruschetta

Lentil Tapenade

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Recipe News: Grilled taco burger recipe

2009-08-01T21:40:06Z

"This is an amazingly different recipe for grilled cheeseburgers. It was a big hit with my family. You could make the taco seasoning from scratch if you are feeling crafty, but I just used a packet from the grocery store." Includes recipe for:

Taco burgers

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Recipe News: 5 best gluten-free picnic salad recipes

2009-07-26T00:54:57Z

"Don't skip the picnic just because you're on a gluten-free diet. Sure, it's guaranteed that a lot of the potluck choices won't be for you, but you can be certain at least one is: by bringing a gluten-free salad yourself. If you're not on a gluten-free diet for celiac disease but you're hosting a picnic or BBQ, you might consider making sure at least one of your options is friendly for those who are. Because so many of the recipes are meat-free (and some are even dairy-free), they can do double-duty as dishes for your vegetarian and vegan friends." Includes recipes for:

Gluten-Free Horseradish Spiked Red Potato Salad Recipe
Gluten-Free Thai Pasta Salad Recipe
Gluten-Free Potato/Green Bean Salad With Lemon And Basil Recipe
Gluten-Free Cilantro-Lime Broccoli Slaw Recipe
Gluten-Free Ruby Red Rice Salad With Asparagus and Goat Cheese Recipe

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Recipe News: Easy chicken recipe

2009-07-26T00:41:21Z

"The most juicy chicken came out of my kitchen this past weekend. My family gobbled it down with gusto. And where did it come from? My oven? No. My microwave. That's right, I cooked an entire, whole chicken in my microwave in 35 minutes!" Includes recipe for:

The Incredible 30-Minute Chicken

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Recipe News: Recipe: grilled garlic breadsticks

2009-07-03T01:00:36Z

For a dessert version, make a seasoning mix from 1 tablespoon cinnamon, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt.

Includes recipe for:

Grilled garlic breadsticks with dipping sauce

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Recipe News: Asian grilled skirt steak recipe

2009-06-25T00:34:55Z

I love skirt steak for many reasons, but mostly because it is the one steak that pleases the rib eye lover and the fillet lover at the same time. Plus, when your guests are around the table asking, "what's in this?" or saying, "I love skirt steak." There is nothing better than that! Skirt steaks take a marinade very well and when grilled to medium rare gets a crusty, tender chew. Cooked over natural briquettes, the meat sears and cooks super fast. Don't forget to let the steaks rest for at least 10 minutes. They will stay hot and it is worth it to keep all the flavor in the meat and not running on the plate.

Includes recipe for:

Asian Marinated Skirt Steak

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Recipe News: Danica Pollard's strawberry recipes

2009-06-22T23:47:43Z

Danica Pollard is the pastry chef at Lidia's. She recently returned from New York, where she won over some of the biggest names in the food industry at the James Beard Awards.
Fat City asked her for a recipe that combines her love of baking with an ingredient close to her heart. Pollard delivered with strawberries, saying she absolutely loves them. "The color, taste and especially the smell remind me that it is warm and lovely outside. Every spring I wait for them, and the ideas of what I might like to make with them begin rolling around inside of my head."

Includes recipes for:

Strawberry Mint Panna Cotta

Strawberry Prosecco Gelee

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Recipe News: Mother's Day brunch part three (recipe): do-ahead blueberry French toast casserole

2009-05-04T00:17:42Z

If you’re goal is to impress Mom on Mother’s Day, then this is the recipe to make. Your entire house will smell cinnamon-sweet, and both kids and adults will love it. My friend Jen gave me this recipe after we hosted another friend’s baby shower together, and I was very surprised when she told me how easy this dish was to make. It looks like something straight out of Martha Stewart, but I tried it this Easter, and it really is pretty simple. It’s just one of those impressive recipes that has the ability to deceive—and in my book anything that makes me look a little bit better is top-notch and an immediate keeper. Serve this casserole with warm maple syrup and get Mom’s day off to a bubbly-yummy start this Mother’s Day.

Includes recipe for:

blueberry French toast casserole

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Recipe News: Recipes: Pork tenderloin, three ways

2009-04-23T00:10:32Z

Roast pork tenderloin is an ideal weeknight meal — just stick a 1-pound loin in a 450- degree oven for just over 20 minutes, and it's ready to eat. Here are ways to add flavor and "dress it up" a bit.

Includes recipes for:

HERB- AND MUSTARD- CRUSTED PORK TENDERLOIN

CHIPOTLE MAPLE GLAZED PORK TENDERLOIN

APRICOT-GINGER PORK TENDERLOIN

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Recipe News: Happy Pet Owners Day! Enjoy some Dog food recipes

2009-04-21T23:16:23Z

Here are some that are quick, easy and handmade Dog recipes:

Includes recipes for:

Canine Casserole

Peanut Butter Jakey Snacks

Veggie Bones

Liver Brownies

Mint Rice Hamburger

Doggy Hamburger Helper

Doggy Casserole

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Recipe News: Grilled pizza recipe: Pepperoni

2009-04-20T00:36:12Z

There's nothing quite like a Pepperoni Pizza, especially if it's grilled outside on the gas or charcoal grill! Add some sauce, fresh basil, fresh mozzarella cheese, and top it with spicy pepperoni! Grab a cold beer or a glass of wine - it's Grilled Pizza Time!

Includes recipe for:

Grilled Pepperoni Pizza Recipe

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Recipe News: How do the best chocolate chip cookie recipes stack up?

2009-04-16T18:01:22Z

When it comes to chocolate chip cookies, people want to be carried away by the masterful blend of buttery dough, sweet vanilla and creamy chocolate that mark a perfect homemade cookie. Chocolatier Jacques Torres gives you that and a chewy, crisp-around-the-edges texture to boot. In a blind taste test of six chocolate chip cookie recipes, his was the runaway winner, regardless of the testers’ age, background or culinary knowledge. My search for the ultimate chocolate chip cookie began after I tasted a particularly good example. Was it the buttery flavor that made the cookie so good, I wondered, or the oozing chocolate? And what recipe, I wanted to know, would produce the cookie of my dreams? In my search for the ultimate chocolate chip cookie, I started with recipes for six cookies, each with its own claim to fame. They were prepared with the same brand of ingredients, scooped the same size and baked in the same oven on identical cookie sheets. Only the amounts of ingredients and preparation techniques varied. When nuts were called for in recipes, we omitted them. My first choice for the tasting was the original Toll House Cookie from Nestlé, the one that started the chocolate chip cookie craze back in the 1930s when Ruth Wakefield of Whitman, Mass., added a chopped-up chocolate bar to her Butter Drop Do Cookies. To her surprise, and to the delight of cookie lovers since, the chocolate didn’t melt into the cookie but softened to a lush texture instead. Wakefield’s recipe has graced the back of packages of Nestlé semisweet chocolate morsels since 1939. Second on the must-make list was the ever-popular Mrs. Field’s/Neiman Marcus clone, the supposedly secret recipe made with ground oatmeal that has spawned more urban legends than you can shake a wooden spoon at. Next was Martha Stewart’s recipe. Could any tasting be complete without the doyenne of cooking’s recipe? Fourth was the chocolate chip cookie recipe from Cook’s Illustrated, the publication that tests dozens of recipes to come up with what they call the perfect one.

Includes recipes for:

JACQUES TORRES’ WINNING CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

ORIGINAL NESTLÉ TOLL HOUSE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

SOFT AND CHEWY CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

AWARD-WINNING SOFT CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

MRS. FIELDS COOKIES

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Recipe News: A healthier recipe for monkey bread

2009-04-13T23:48:22Z

I absolutely love the recipe re-dos from Eat Better America. They have a fantastic recipe for zucchini bread that I've made with great results. This month they've rehabbed an Easter favorite -- monkey bread. Be warned -- eating things like monkey bread on a regular basis will not do your weight-loss plans any favors, but have a nibble every now and then -- like on holidays.

Includes recipe for:

Healthified Monkey Bread

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Recipe News: Recipe: Ham Panini with Smoked Gruyere and Pear

2009-04-10T00:10:44Z

Ham leftovers are an easy way to crank out fast meals that pack tons of flavor. Just be sure to go easy on the salt. Most hams are cured and brined, which crank up the sodium. Taste the finished dish before adding more salt.
A frittata is an easy choice. Cut the ham into small chunks, then saute with diced onion and bell peppers. When the ham is lightly browned, pour several beaten eggs over it. When the eggs have set on the bottom, top it with cheese and broiler for several minutes.

Or try a ham and cheese... on pasta. Toss finely chopped ham, grated fontina (or other good melting) cheese with warm pasta and just a few tablespoons of the pasta cooking water for an all-but-instant mac and cheese. A splash of hot sauce give a nice finish.

Includes recipe for:

HAM PANINI WITH SMOKED GRUYERE AND PEAR

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Recipe News: Welcome spring with delicious recipes

2009-04-06T22:30:36Z

Spring is all around. I am seeing shoots of tulips, iris, mums and sedum. My crocuses are in bloom and my dogwoods are budding.
Dare we hope rhubarb season is just around the corner? A recipe for Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake - always a favorite request this time of year - from Dolores Sheffield kicks off the season this week.

Which brings me around to my annual request for spring recipes. Have a few favorites in your collection? Jot them down and send them along.

Includes recipes for:

Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake

Soda Bread Cookies

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Recipe News: Quick and Easy Recipes to Enjoy with Kids

2009-04-01T00:08:20Z

If you’re anything like me, the last thing you want to do is come home from a busy day and spend an hour preparing supper. But what if you could turn that ‘dreaded kitchen time’ into a fun and memorable experience for your kids? Here are a few recipes that can get you started, so invite your kids into the kitchen and get cookin’:

Includes recipes for:

Sunshine Wraps

The Works

Easy Chocolate Waffles

Creamy Chicken Enchiladas

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Recipe News: Reese's Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup cheesecake recipe

2009-03-27T23:11:02Z

Cheesecakes have always gotten a bad rap for being impossible to perfect. A lot of people shy away from making cheesecake because they've heard all the horror stories of raw cheesecakes in the middle, being over done and dry, or worse, having earthquake sized cracks down the center of the cake. To relieve you of your "fear of cheesecake", be sure to read How to Make a Perfect Cheesecake before getting your ingredients out. The article explains tips & tricks such as; how to use a springform pan, how to add melted chocolate to cheesecake batter, how to prevent unsightly cracks, and finally, how to fix the Frankenstein cheesecakes if they do occur. I wrap it up with how to serve and freeze the cheesecakes you've put so much love into. This is important info. Don't turn on your oven until you've read it!

Includes recipe for:

Reese's PB Cup Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe with Oreo Cookie Crust

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Recipe News: Recipe: supper vegetable roast

2009-03-26T22:02:03Z

The vegetables can be roasted ahead. Cool them once they are out of the oven, refrigerate up to three days and reheat at 375 degrees for about 20 minutes before serving. They will freeze well for up to three months.

Includes recipe for:

Supper vegetable roast

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Recipe News: Make Your Easter Entertaining Easier With These Recipes

2009-03-24T23:07:32Z

This Easter, impress your friends and family with a delicious dinner buffet that allows you to entertain with ease so you can spend more time with your guests and less time in the kitchen. With a host of recipes from the French's® test kitchens, you can prepare simple appetizers like Crunchy Coconut Shrimp and Crispy Onion Veggies as well as main dishes like Crunchy Onion Chicken and Baked Penne and Ham. Many of these simple-to-prepare recipes take only ten minutes to prepare and cook in thirty minutes or less. The secret: the experts in the test kitchen have discovered that crushed French's French Fried Onions can be used as a delicious coating for a variety of ingredients like chicken, pork, vegetables and fish; and while the coating creates a crispy, crunchy exterior it also locks in natural juices to maintain a moist, tender interior. In addition to using French's French Fried Onions at holiday time, try them for quick everyday recipes to make meal times easier. This simple coating technique can be expanded to incorporate regional and ethnic flavor preferences by adding customized herbs and spices, for example, the basic recipe for Crunchy Onion Chicken becomes Mexican Chicken with the simple addition of chili powder and chopped fresh cilantro to the crushed French Fried Onions or turn a typical weeknight into a "trip" to Thailand by adding some toasted coconut and fresh basil to your coating mixture – use your culinary imagination and every day meals just became exciting again.

Includes recipes for:

CRUNCHY COCONUT SHRIMP

CRISPY ONION VEGGIES

FRENCH'S® CRUNCHY ONION CHICKEN™

BAKED PENNE & HAM

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