Roberto Abraham Scaruffi

Thursday 29 March 2012


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From Peggy Trowbridge Filippone, your Guide to Home Cooking
You should be seeing asparagus on sale at this time of the year, so don't miss those asparagus cooking tips and recipes. Don't forget to drop into the Krazy Kitchen forum message board to grab new recipes and catch up with the gang. Have a great week!

Cinnamon Swirl Raisin Bread Recipe

If you love cinnamon swirl raisin bread as much as I do but hate paying the price at the grocery store, try making it at home with this recipe. This method speeds up the process a bit by mixing the yeast into the flour. The raisins are kneaded into the dough and the cinnamon sugar is rolled into a spiral in the center. It's easier than you might think, but plan ahead for the rising time. The bread is addictive warm from the oven, but also makes awesome toast. Other dried fruits may be substituted for the raisins with equal success, so let your imagination run wild... Read more

Fabulous Macaroni & Cheese Recipe

This version of macaroni and cheese is made completely on the stove-top -- no baking necessary. It can be made in about 30 minutes, so it's a good side dish if you are in a hurry. Rather than a roux base, this sauce is thickened with eggs. I prefer the tang of extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, but mild will work just fine. Try adding bacon, ham, or sliced cooked sausage links to simulate those boxed skillet dinners... Read more

Baked Ham in Champagne Recipe

If you are tired of the same old ham, try this version baked in a bath of champagne, honey, ginger, and mustard. You don't need an expensive champagne, but it should be drinkable. Dry white wine or sparkling white grape juice may be substituted. If you are a novice cook, or just want to take a quick look at how this recipe is made, check out the video instructions... Read more

Asparagus Recipes and Cooking Tips

Asparagus used to be an expensive delicacy, reserved for royalty and rulers. Now the cost is down, and asparagus is available to all gourmands with rich palates. Find out the difference between white and green asparagus and why asparagus can make your urine stink. Then try such asparagus recipes as Cream of Asparagus Soup, Crab and Asparagus Salad, Salmon with Fava Beans and Asparagus, and more... Read more
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