Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Cooking Class Sunday

I will be doing a Cooking Class on Sunday at Williams Sonoma in The District in Green Valley. BE sure to sign up at the store.  The class is all about breakfast.  Here is a recipe that  I will give out after the class from my second cookbook

Smoothie

8 oz Greek Yogurt  - it is thicker and little more tart
1 ripe banana - can be frozen
2 tablespoons of honey
1 oz Orange juice

crushed ice if needed to chill and thicken

Put all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.  Serve in a chilled glass and enjoy!

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Strawberries

Nothing says summer like strawberry shortcake or other deserts. I am sure that you macerate the berries.  If not try this method.

Macerating fruit add sugar to the fruit which tenderizes and makes the fruit release its juice.  Instead of white sugar try brown sugar.  For Strawberries add a some Balsamic Vinegar.  You will be amazed at the difference in taste.

Sunday, July 31, 2011

Cornbread

Had to make stuffed cornbread muffins at work today. The recipe was alright, but I do like mine better.  Some of the things I add to mine are

1 can of creamed corn
1 small can diced green Hatch Chillies
Cheddar cheese

If you use the pan that I used today that has a metal pick you can add all sorts of stuffing. Just enough to fill the middle while it cooks. I used Pepper Jack Cheese but you could also use sausage.