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I started cooking with my step-mother one summer when I was home from college. We traded off days on who would cook. I would find delicious recipes and prepare them for my family with great anticipation. Now out of college and in a home of my own I cook for my husband. My husband is not originally from America. He is from Morocco and it has allowed me to expand my cooking interests to international dishes. I hope that you enjoy the recipes and experiences that I will share with you!
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Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Aioli

Aioli is a french sauce that resembles mayonnaise. Usually the ingredients include garlic, lemon, olive oil and sometimes eggs. There are many different variations of ingredients. Aioli can be served with meat, fish or vegetables. To make Aioli, cooks have to be very precise about their measurements. Recipes for Aioli recommend mincing garlic however true Aioli requires garlic to be ground.
Don't be discouraged if you don't make the perfect Aioli on the first try. Getting it just right may take several episodes of trial and error.

Ingredients:
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 egg yolks
1 cup light olive oil
2 tsp lemon juice
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

In a bowl, beat eggs well with a whisk. Stir in garlic. Gradually add oil in a thin stream, beating constantly until light and creamy. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in lemon juice. Refrigerate any remaining aioli.
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Friday, May 22, 2009

Rad's Special


What a refreshing sight to come home and dinner is already made and ready to be served. This was the case Wednesday evening, when I came home from work my boyfriend had dinner made. What you ask did he make? Well it was a goulash type of stew, concocted of chicken, beef, and vegetables. A wonderful dish which he just pulled together from the remnants of what we had in our fridge and cabinets. It turned out to be quite delicious! What a joy to have a man who can cook for you after a long day at work!

Ingredients:
Makes 4 servings
2 cups water
2 Tbsp olive oil
2, 1/2 " thick, 5 oz steaks, cut in pieces
4 boneless, skinless, chicken thighs
1 cup broccoli
2 tomatoes diced
1 can chick peas
1 can green beans
salt & pepper to taste

Optional ingredients:
olives
potatoes

Preparation:
If using fresh vegetables, cut and cook before starting. In a large pot add two tablespoons of olive oil. Cut steak into small to medium size pieces. Add to pot and turn on medium heat. Add all vegetables and 2 cups of water. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cover and cook for 20 minutes allowing the stew to boil. Stir occasionally. Turn heat to low and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes making sure that meat is cooked completely.
Serve with bread.

Enjoy this easy and wonderful recipe!
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Save Money by Cooking with a Crock-pot

First introduced in 1971, the Crock-Pot revolutionized the way we cook meals. The word Crock-Pot is actually trademarked by Rival Industries, but is used in every day conversations instead of the term slow cooker. Many recipes for the crock-pot require little preparation. The slow cooker can then safely be left to run unattended, making it a convenient cooking method.
Crock-pot meals can not only save you time in the kitchen, but they can also save you money as well. The reasons are as follows:
1. It keeps you out of the fast food line. If you had not loading up the crock-pot with the ingredients this morning you’d likely be in the drive through line at the local fast food restaurant this afternoon after work, grabbing a meal for your family. The average fast food meal for a family of four rings up over $20.
2. Stretches your dollar. Most crock-pot recipes and meals can truly stretch your food dollar. Because you can put a whole chicken in the crock-pot to cook then cut it up for several meals, you can stretch your budget with the use your leftovers.
3. Cuts your grocery budget. You can save money at the butcher since the slow cooking process is especially useful to tenderize cheaper cuts of meat.
4. Saves on your energy bill. Instead of running a larger appliance like the stove you are running one small energy conservative appliance, the crock-pot, saving on your energy costs.
The convenience of the slow cooker not only saves you time, but will also save you money. Don't you think it's time to take it out of your closet (or wherever you have it packed away collecting dust) and make a Crock-Pot meal today?
About the Author:Cara Mirabella is a WAHM with one toddler from New Jersey. She owns and manages TheHouseholdHelper.com - a site dedicated to saving your time, money and sanity when managing your household. She has written several articles, reports and e-books including http://wahmcart.com/x.php?adminid=1826&id=6133&pid=1993"Recipes For Every Occassion: 470 Crock Pot Recipes".
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