I have been running quite a bit lately and felt the need this morning to take in some protein to compensate for the wear & tear I’ve been doing on my muscles. Now, I’ve always been pretty skilled at cooking with what odds & ends I already have in the kitchen, so in addition to the whey protein…
Month: January 2010
Spiced Walnuts
Someone once gave me the “Cooking with Friends” cookbook as Friends is one of my favorite TV shows. I have all the seasons and have seen them all too many times to count, but to this day I still laugh every time. This book has sat on a shelf for the longest time until last…
Pastitsio!
How can one not say this without an exclamation point? Pastitsio! This little Greek dish is basically a pasta, meaty, cheesy casserole. I was going through my “Joy of Cooking” looking for a good recipe for the week. (I rarely cook on weekdays because of the amount of time I like to spend in preparation…
Via- Italian Roast- Extra Bold
If I am but allowed one vice in the morning, it. must. be. coffee. I could drink coffee anytime, but it is that warm cozy goodness that sets me up for a happy day. A wise woman I work with (Mrs. S) once said, “It’s not the caffeine I care about. There’s just nothing like a…
Oeufs sur le Plat- Oeufs Miroir (Pipérade)
I love eggs. They may not be the fanciest of foods but they are an excellent source of protein (and fat if you don’t watch out)! I also have found in recent years the invaluability of a strong breakfast. It is Saturday morning and my day to get caught up on things that I never…
Potage Parmentier
Tonight was my first experiment with Julia Child. I enjoy cooking and I had a major burn today with Jillian Michaels’ Banish Fat, Boost Metabolism, so I decided to treat myself to some French cooking. I miss the days when I lived thisclose to a La Madeleine and could go drink vigorous cafe au laits and…
Tiffani's Table 