Author Archives: Jessy

Individual Tiramisu

Posted on December 28, 2011 by

When my husband and I were first married I was a TERRIBLE cook. Honestly, I fed the poor man undercooked eggs, undercooked chicken and horrific tiramisu all in the first year of our marriage. It’s a wonder the man is … Continue reading →

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Cider Wassail

Posted on December 26, 2011 by

Growing up, we always had Wassail at Christmas. It’s just a perfect warming Holiday drink. Sure, it was 80 degrees here in Florida on Christmas Day this year but that’s besides the point. We cranked the A.C. down and got … Continue reading →

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Chicken Tortilla Soup

Posted on December 21, 2011 by

I’m pretty stoked to share this recipe with you. Not only because it is low-calorie and delicious but also because it’s a recipe that I tested the greatest cooking shortcut in the history of time on. Sure, I am totally … Continue reading →

Posted in 500 Calories or less, Chicken Dishes, Soups | 4 Comments

Christmas Weekend Extravaganza Menu: 12/24-12/25

Posted on December 20, 2011 by

I am so excited about Christmas. One of my favorite things about Christmas (other than the spiritual meaning to us) is the hosting, cooking and baking that come with the Holiday. I have a Christmas Weekend Extravaganza planned. First, a … Continue reading →

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Menu: 12/18-12/23

Posted on December 17, 2011 by

Can you even BELIEVE it’s almost Christmas? The older I get (blah!) the faster the time flies. I’m really looking forward to this week. I won’t be making too many meals at home but will be doing lots of baking … Continue reading →

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Ratatouille

Posted on December 16, 2011 by

A side dish so delicious they made a movie out of it! 🙂 Ok, now that I’ve got that out of my system. Let me tell you about this amazing side dish. I had a hard time convincing my husband … Continue reading →

Posted in Side Dishes, Vegetarian Dishes | 2 Comments

Rack of Lamb Provencal

Posted on December 14, 2011 by

There are few days I enjoyed more in class than the day my Chef announced we were making rack of lamb. Naturally I was REALLY excited. Finally all of those crazy expensive lab fees for class were paying off! In … Continue reading →

Posted in Food for the Holidays!, Lamb Dishes | 4 Comments