tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58893678645001046072024-03-21T04:56:27.540-07:00Oh-Oh Teri's In The KitchenI'm a cook, not a chef. Maybe someday. Until then, here's what I found to make some really great food!Terihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14372326859546479911noreply@blogger.comBlogger163125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889367864500104607.post-59952379228340299472019-05-15T09:24:00.001-07:002019-05-15T09:24:31.711-07:00Creamsicle Smoothie with CantalopeFilling and refreshing!
1/2 cup dry, uncooked oatmeal1/2 cup cantaloupe chunksGood squeeze of honey1/4 cup orange juice1/2 cup vanilla flavored almond milkCrushed iceChill wet ingredients in advance, whirl and twirl in blender. Adjust flavors as needed.Terihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14372326859546479911noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889367864500104607.post-27276297089079187762019-05-15T09:19:00.000-07:002019-05-15T09:19:41.567-07:00Asparagas SoupI'm back. Life journey around the sun a few times later. Still cooking. Vegetarian. Not because I'm an animal advocate, but because after I returned from visiting India, it just happened. I tend to follow my heart trends. First up Asparagas Soup.
1 lb thin fresh asparagas2 cups vegatable broth1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon tarragonGood tug of cilantro off the bunchChives - snip snipOlive oilNoochTerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14372326859546479911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889367864500104607.post-2442749133921609562016-08-02T21:09:00.001-07:002016-08-02T21:09:01.549-07:00Watermelon SaladA great summertime salad!
Watermelon chunks
Goat cheese or mozzarella
Basil leaves sliced into thin strips
Diced tomato
Balsamic vinegar reduction
Mix all together. Chill. Enjoy!Terihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14372326859546479911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889367864500104607.post-82465637299651101582015-08-16T10:17:00.000-07:002015-08-16T10:17:02.625-07:00A visit to the produce stand saladDressing:
1 Tablespoon Ranch Dressing
3 TablespoonsnNon fat greek yogurt
1 Tablespoon real bacon bits
Mix, set aside
1 cooked beet, diced
1/4 C sliced cooked baby carrot
1/3 C cooked peas
1/4 C diced avocado for topping or small cubes of cheese
Arugla / Rocket
Spinach
Mix beets, carrots, peas with dressing. Place on a bed of arugula and spinach. Top with avocado or cheese.
Pretty, a little Terihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14372326859546479911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889367864500104607.post-52843863369700747672014-12-12T12:55:00.000-08:002014-12-12T12:55:44.613-08:00Fish Tacos with Lime-Cilantro CremaI found this recipe on Culinary in The Desert which referenced Cooking Light and here it is on Oh-Oh.
Fish Tacos With Lime-Cilantro Crema
I avoided fish tacos like the plague until a couple of years ago. I was in Dallas at a conference and was at a restaurant that I felt might be able to pull it off. I became an instant fan. The place not to have them is at Red Robin. To me, theirs is like a Terihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14372326859546479911noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889367864500104607.post-11631271567111865982014-12-12T12:52:00.001-08:002014-12-12T12:52:40.157-08:00Penzey's on PizzaI had some personal pizzas in the freezer. One was a plain cheese one. I sprinkled some Chili 9000 and black pepper on it and proceeded to microwave it (sorry). Yummers.Terihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14372326859546479911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889367864500104607.post-8574831603501796122014-12-03T10:30:00.002-08:002014-12-03T10:30:19.083-08:00Turkey Pot PieIt's been awhile since I posted this recipe, but I figure y'all are about ready for it at this post-Thanksgiving point on the calendar.
http://terisinthekitchen.blogspot.com/2009/12/turkey-pot-pie.html
Enjoy.
P.S. I'm back in the kitchen again. I'll be posting more soon!Terihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14372326859546479911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889367864500104607.post-70984220656767582822011-05-09T15:11:00.000-07:002011-05-09T15:40:12.077-07:00LimeyI cooked some Giggly Pig lime and sweet chili bangers / sausages that I bought this weekend from a farmers market. From my taste tests at the market I knew they were quite spicy. What to have with them? A nice big salad with a cooling dressing.
2 generous tablespoons of greek yogurt (I use reduced fat)
3/4 teaspoons honey
1/4 teaspoon lime juice
1/8 teaspoon ginger paste (from the squeezy tube)Terihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14372326859546479911noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889367864500104607.post-16240561105460800372011-01-14T12:07:00.000-08:002011-01-14T12:07:20.862-08:00Simple Salad and DressingI'm following the Carb Lovers Diet and am really craving the veggies now. I like salad, but the choices of tasty dressing whilst keeping down the fats can be a challenge.
So tonight's salad was this:
A hefty handful of lettuces/greens. Love the rocket in it!
Four cherry tomatoes, halved
Half a slice of grainy bread, sliced for croutons and baked.
With a salad dressing made of this:
2-3 Terihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14372326859546479911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889367864500104607.post-6911730982656052952010-11-14T11:55:00.000-08:002012-11-04T05:45:08.445-08:00Pumpkin Mushroom RisottoPumpkin Mushroom Risotto
First - I used Penzey's herbs, not fresh. I give them each a little grind with the mortar and pestle.
I apologize in advance that is in American and metric measures. I'm living in England and have a mix of both going on with my American and English utensil combination. Look in the back of your cookbooks - it'll translate and this was cobbled together so a bit more of Terihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14372326859546479911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889367864500104607.post-54801695794311737392010-01-24T11:54:00.000-08:002010-01-24T11:56:27.610-08:00Homemade Tahini1/2 cup sesame seedsScant 1/4 cup olive oilRoast sesame seeds in a skillet on the stovetop. Stiring constantly until lightly browned. Remove from pan to a plate to cool. Stir for a few seconds so they discontinue cooking.Grind sesame seeds in a chopper/grinder/food processor until paste like in consistency. Add oil and continue grinding/blending until smooth.Terihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14372326859546479911noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889367864500104607.post-75768622329999432002010-01-24T11:52:00.001-08:002010-01-24T11:53:58.001-08:00Simple Roasted Cauliflower1 head of cauliflower, broken in to florettes2 tablespoons olive oilCoat cauliflower florettes with oil. Roast in 400 degree oven turning occassionally, until tips are slightly browned.The cauliflower will be tender and sweet.Terihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14372326859546479911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889367864500104607.post-38450862274127138882010-01-24T11:49:00.001-08:002010-01-24T11:51:57.040-08:00Teri's Tzatsiki2 cup Greek yogurt1/4 cup mint leaves1 seedless cucumber2 cloves garlicChop mint leaves, chop cucumber, mince garlic. Mix all together. Add a pinch of salt. Let flavors meld in the refrigerator. Serve with Indian Naan (flatbred) or celery (yup it makes celery good).Terihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14372326859546479911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889367864500104607.post-91722385849913614302010-01-02T17:43:00.000-08:002010-01-02T17:45:43.486-08:00"Old Bay Seasoning" MixAnd I'm going to be needing this too. I found this at About.comMake your own Old Bay Seasoning mix to store in your pantry.Prep Time: 15 minutesIngredients:1 Tbsp. ground bay leaves2-1/2 tsp. celery salt1-1/2 tsp. dry mustard1 tsp. ground black pepper1/2 tsp. ground white pepper1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg1/2 tsp. ground cloves1/4 tsp. ground allspice1/2 tsp. ground ginger1 tsp. paprika1/4 tsp. crushedTerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14372326859546479911noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889367864500104607.post-35842226948990502432010-01-02T17:24:00.000-08:002010-01-02T17:46:31.878-08:00JambalyaBased on Smoked Sausage Jambalya by Epicurious.com / Gourmet / November 20091 pound chicken cajun sausage (approximately 3 links)1 tablespoon vegetable oil2 green bell peppers, finely chopped2 celery ribs, finely chopped1 medium onion, finely chopped2 garlic cloves, finely chopped2 1/2 cups long-grain white rice (1 pound)1 (28-ounces) can diced tomatoes1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon peeper1 Terihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14372326859546479911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889367864500104607.post-49283782739192243462010-01-02T17:04:00.000-08:002010-01-02T17:22:43.262-08:00Cajun SpiceI found this site today. She's done a great job with it. Need a spice mix and you don't want to run to the store. Head here: Teri's Kitchen!The mix I was seeking - Cajun Mix for my Jambalaya is below:1 tablespoon paprika1 tablespoon ground cumin2 teaspoons garlic powder2 teaspoons onion powder2 teaspoons black pepper1 teaspoon dried thyme1 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon cayenneTerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14372326859546479911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889367864500104607.post-13693182103215021762009-12-17T06:54:00.000-08:002009-12-17T06:57:54.519-08:00Teri's Lemon DropTeri's Lemon Drop1/2 oz fresh lemon juice, chilled1/2 oz vodka, chilled1/2 oz simple syrup, chilledicemartini shakerbaking sugar, ground finechilled martini glassMix first three ingredients in shaker with ice. Dip the rim of the glass in water and coat with ground sugar. Shake, shake, shake. Pour. Drink. Smile.Terihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14372326859546479911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889367864500104607.post-16165477284895485852009-12-05T15:58:00.000-08:002009-12-05T16:15:46.208-08:00Cookie Dough TrufflesCookie Dough Truffles(tasteofhome.com)These are the most fabulous little candies. Easy and so very yummy. I got my recipe from a co-worker. I thought I'd better check their origin and found it at the site noted above.Ingredients1/2 cup butter, softened3/4 cup packed brown sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk1/2 cup miniature semisweet Terihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14372326859546479911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889367864500104607.post-89203454936554740382009-12-05T15:17:00.000-08:002009-12-05T15:36:03.062-08:00Lawry's SubstituteLawry's Seasoned Salt Substitute(From tastebook.com)I was making the Pioneer Woman's Macaroni and Cheese recipe and realized I didn't have any Lowry's, a staple in her mind. Thank goodness for the Internet and Penzey's. I had all the ingredients. P.S. This is the best Mac & Cheese recipe I've found.This is an MSG-free recipe for Lawry’s Seasoned Salt. (5 min 5 min prep)1 spice bottle2 Terihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14372326859546479911noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889367864500104607.post-24872874390899896842009-12-02T23:10:00.001-08:002009-12-02T23:11:36.524-08:00Weekend Baking for the HolidaysTerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14372326859546479911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889367864500104607.post-29928680252141490092009-12-02T10:49:00.001-08:002009-12-02T23:13:30.604-08:00Turkey Pot PieTurkey Pot PieI credit the perfect ingredient list to Pioneer Woman and the Gravy Recipe to Chef Kent and the Pie Crust to King Arthur Flour. Get ready for a slice of heaven and actually looking forward to the weekend AFTER Thanksgiving.Prepare pie crust divide into 2/3 and 1/3 sections. Roll out bottom third and line pie pan. Don't trim yet. Place in refrigerator to set. Form top 1/3 into a diskTerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14372326859546479911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889367864500104607.post-65782196144576561412009-12-01T11:20:00.000-08:002009-12-01T11:24:04.020-08:00Fluffy Jello StuffFluffy Jello StuffThis recipe is easy to make and a crowd pleaser for young and old alike.Small package of Jello gelatin - ORANGE flavor (You can use other flavors, but why would you want to?)Small can of crushed pineapple, drainedCan of Mandarin oranges (I like the tall can), drained12 ounces of Cool Whip or whipped cream16 ounces of cottage cheeseMix. Refrigerate. Dig in. Smile!Terihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14372326859546479911noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889367864500104607.post-21249519155697357752009-12-01T11:13:00.000-08:002009-12-01T11:20:30.221-08:00Doggy BiscuitsDoggy BiscuitsI do baked items for my out of state family every year. This year I added a bonus for those with pooches.2 cups whole wheat flour1 tablespoon baking powder1 cup natural peanut butter (grind it yourself for extra love)1 cup skim milkAdditionally you can add:Ground or sliced almondsRaisinsCarob chips (chocolate is bad for dogs)Mix together. Prepare baking pans by lining them with Terihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14372326859546479911noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889367864500104607.post-8121245431477996512009-10-12T17:45:00.000-07:002009-10-12T17:57:48.713-07:00Pumpkin Bread PuddingPumpkin Bread Pudding(Adapted from Gourmet Magazine / Gourmet Today cookbook)Ingredients: 1 cup heavy cream3/4 cup canned fresh or solid pack pumpkin (I loved it with the fresh!)1/2 cup whole milk1/2 cup sugar2 large eggs plus 1 yolk1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1/8 teaspoon ground allspicePinch of ground cloves5 cups cubed (1-inch) day-old brioche (about Terihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14372326859546479911noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889367864500104607.post-12587903053114452052009-10-11T12:06:00.000-07:002009-10-11T12:21:47.022-07:00Teri's Toasted Pumpkin SeedsI looked up various recipes on line and then made my own variation. These turned out really crunchy and didn't hide the pumpkin taste.Teri's Toasted Pumpkin SeedsPlump, clean, freshly "harvested" pumpkin seeds. Ghee (2 tablespoons for each 3 cups of pumpkin seeds)SaltPick the pumpkin goop from the seeds. Discard thin, flat ones. I do not rinse them. Dry on parchment paper or baking sheet over Terihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14372326859546479911noreply@blogger.com0