We know it’s not an American holiday, but we love to celebrate (the victory of Mexicans over the French in the Battle of Pueblo in 1862) because it gives us an excuse for Mexican food and a light-hearted party. Chef Annie Mahle says his menu would be great for brunch or early afternoon. Fancy it [...]
Everywhere we turn it seems that there’s a “National” day for any food items you can think of. After doing a little research and a lot of laughing in the office we’ve discovered in April alone the national food holidays include National Carmel Popcorn Day, Coffee Cake Day, Day of the Mushroom, National Cheeseball Day, and Pigs-in-a-Blanket Day. [...]
February 25, 2011 – 2:58 pm
What I see and hear from folks more often than any other around the subject of food, focuses on wanting food preparation to be easy and quick. Or maybe this is just me talking to myself as dinnertime approaches and I’ve been testing recipes all day and still have nothing that actually constitutes a meal [...]
February 18, 2011 – 12:41 pm
For me the word “casserole” conjures up images of canned cream of-fill-in-the-blank soup from my childhood. I grew up in the Midwest, in a household that watched the price of milk and bought in bulk when it went on sale, which meant that we were no stranger to casseroles of the tuna variety and others. [...]
November 7, 2010 – 1:26 pm
This month Annie is talking about Thanksgiving leftovers. We posted a question on Facebook about what our readers do with their leftovers – here’s what they had to say: Turkey Pot Pie – Sandy P; Thanksgiving Shepherd’s Pie- Bruce S; Cold Turkey Sandwich- Rex M; Turkey Salad – Mary T; Turkey Sandwiches- Tom M; Turkey [...]
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October 29, 2010 – 1:20 pm
This October in ‘At Home with Annie’ is talking about moving from picnic tables to dining room tables as the weather goes from t-shirt to cozy-sweater time. Recipes include: Dijon Crusted Pork Tenderloin w/ Lentils Fried Onions Butternut Squash Pear Tarte Tatin Read October’s At Home with Annie
This month Annie is thinking about going slower in the kitchen with certain dishes is well worth the time. Recipes include: Beef Bourguignon with Leeks and Porcini Mushrooms Polenta with Fresh Thyme Mixed Berry and Apple Gallette Email this • Share on Facebook • Twitter • Digg This! • Save to del.icio.us • Stumble It!
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January 29, 2010 – 9:08 am
This month At Home with Annie has Chef Annie thinking about Valentine’s Day which is just around the corner and the scrumptious food you can share with your most favorite person in the world. Recipes include: Warm Spinach Salad w/Sherry Vinaigrette and Goat Cheese; Lemon Lobster w/ Sun-dried Tomatoes; and Mini Apple Ginger Upside Down [...]
December 4, 2009 – 9:12 am
Barley Risotto Risotto is one of the most common ways of cooking rice in Italy. ¼ cup (½ stick) butter 2 stalks celery, chopped 1 large onion, chopped 2 cups barley ½ teaspoon salt ½ white wine 3½ cups chicken stock Freshly ground black pepper to taste ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese Melt the butter [...]
November 27, 2009 – 9:36 am
This recipe is one that I made for Jon and I a few years ago. The beef tenderloin and the Port make it a meal for special occasions, but it’s a simple recipe and not something to slave over for hours. Just my thing! Whether you enjoy this with friends on a special night or with [...]