For some reason, this Holiday season seems a bit busier than previous years. Since Thanksgiving, I have been going non stop with various work functions, special events, parties and projects. This past weekend, I finally had a brief moment to breathe. My first thought: Brunch. Brunch is one of my favorite meals. It’s like breakfast…
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Meyer Lemon Sorbet
I recently served this Meyer Lemon Sorbet as a palate cleanser at my Thanksgiving 2010 dinner. The flavors of this sorbet are well balanced and bold. Meyer lemon juice gives the sorbet a sweet citrus flavor and lemon zest provides a tart punch that is sure to arouse your senses. One quick side note (for…
Bacon and Habanero Infused Vodka
I recently had a delicious brunch at Croce’s Restaurant & Jazz Bar. Dining alone and al fresco, I enjoyed a substantial breakfast quesadilla partnered with a killer brunch cocktail – a bloody mary with bacon and ghost chili infused vodka. Since I have a great love for fiery alcoholic beverages, upon tasting this bloody mary,…
Golden Brussels Sprouts
I’ve already shown you how to prepare one of my favorite brussels sprouts side dishes. Here is another favorite. Made with only a few ingredients, this side dish is easy, healthy and so amazingly delicious. Halved brussels sprouts are caramelized to golden brown perfection then tossed with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Serve these vibrant little…
November 2010: Popular Posts
Throughout the month of November, we featured a wide variety of recipes on Kitchen Konfidence including Holiday cookies, Thanksgiving dishes and KK101 cooking basics. Continue reading for a brief roundup of November’s top three posts. Also, let us know what your favorite recipe has been! Have you tried cooking one or more of these recipes?…
KK101: Baked Chicken Breast
Baked chicken breasts are a major staple in my weekly diet. The ways one can prepare a chicken breast are nearly limitless. I enjoy baking off several chicken breasts, shredding them and tossing with a store-bought curry sauce. Or, top a baked chicken breast with sauteed butter crumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, shredded mozzarella and tomato…
Thanksgiving 2010
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Tonight, 18 guests will be arriving at my house for Thanksgiving dinner. I couldn’t be more excited! Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays throughout the year. I am so thankful for my loving family and friends. I also wanted to thank all of the loyal Kitchen Konfidence readers. I launched Kitchen…
KK101: Crostini
Crostini, Italian for “little toasts”, are made by thinly slicing a baguette, topping with olive oil and seasonings and toasting until crispy and golden brown. These toasts are a perfect base for a wide variety of appetizers. Serve beside various meats and cheeses as an alternative to crackers. Top with creamy hummus, toasted pine nuts,…
Marinated Skirt Steak
Throughout the month, I find myself mainly cooking chicken, turkey or vegetarian dishes for dinner; however, every now and then, I get a major craving for a good steak. When that craving comes around, this recipe for Marinated Skirt Steak is my go to dish. Flavorful skirt steak is marinated in olive oil, thyme, rosemary,…
Rosemary Spiced Mixed Nuts
Over the past several weeks, I have been testing out various different recipes for Thanksgiving. Having already spent a good amount of time on side dish and dessert selections, I decided I needed to give my appetizer course a little more love. In this recipe for Rosemary Spiced Mixed Nuts, a blend of pecans, almonds and…