Now that my microwave has broken again and for the last time, this versatile countertop appliance is serving me very well as a replacement. No, you can't nuke a cup of coffee in 30 seconds. Best to drink that fresh -brewed cuppa jo while it's nice and hot rather than letting it sit around! The Steam Convection Oven by Cuisinart is one of the … [Read more...]
Left Over – Not Left Out
When you're searching for a creative dinner idea but don't want to grocery shop, open the frig. and you will find plenty of material to work with. These pre-cooked, once perfectly delicious, but now, slightly less appetizing items are called leftovers. Does the thought of rubbery pasta and unsatisfying microwaved results discourage you from … [Read more...]
Caribbean Inspired Ban-ango-nut Bread
Chef Dawn Buchholz You see them getting ripe. You smell them. Beautiful, yellow, organic bananas destined to grace your granola or top your peanut butter toast. And then, well, they're riper than that now (a bit more fragrant) so ... they'll sweeten up your smoothie. But what about the rest of the brown-spotted bunch? Time goes by and Oops! … [Read more...]
Roasted Cauliflower with Pine Nuts
Roasting vegetables adds such interesting texture and flavor from the browning and tasty carmelization that occurs. I steam roasted this simple dish which saves a step in the usual preparation. Usually I would lightly steam the cauliflower before roasting but in my Convection Steam Oven, I accomplished both! Did you know that cauliflower is … [Read more...]
Creamy Twice Baked Baby Potatoes
While visiting a friend recently, we shopped at the famous Nugget Market in El Dorado Hills, CA. This is an amazing store with food items attractively displayed like art. It's a real visual treat and truly tempting for those wanting to try something different as they carry everything under the sun. One of my favorite things to do is to … [Read more...]
Chicken Sausage and Spinach-Stuffed Mushrooms
This month I was inspired by the upcoming Thanksgiving feast. We all look forward to scrumptious goodies that we share at a beautiful table with family and friends as we celebrate gratitude. This is my favorite holiday because it's completely dedicated to acknowledging our many blessings! My family has a tradition (as do many others) to go … [Read more...]