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Peggy's Home Cooking Blog August 2006 Archive

By Peggy Trowbridge Filippone, About.com Guide to Home Cooking since 1997

Cheesy Breakfast Strata Recipe

Monday August 28, 2006
Swiss cheese, chives, and bacon give a kick to bland potatoes and eggs. It's even good at room temperature. Serve for breakfast, brunch, or as a light dinner with a ... Read More

Polka Dot Zebra Brownie Bars Recipe

Saturday August 26, 2006
These are a chocolate-lover's nirvana. They are called polka dot zebra brownie bars for two reasons. One, because of the black and white layers of chocolate and vanilla, hence the ... Read More

Healthy College Food

Monday August 21, 2006
Is it possible to eat healthy while maintaining a hectic college schedule? Special Student Correspondent Christopher Roddy says yes, and tells how, from eating out to whipping up something in ... Read More

Lunch Counter Lingo

Sunday August 20, 2006
Did you really order "Noah's boy, in the alley" at that diner? Crack the code on Lunch Counter Lingo, and try out some traditional and updated luncheonette recipes at home. ... Read More

Grand Marnier Layered Bars Recipe

Friday August 18, 2006
You'll love these bars full of pecans, coconut, and chocolate. They are topped with a luscious layer of orange-flavored Grand Marnier cream cheese frosting and finished with miniature chocolate chips. ... Read More

American Shepherd's Pie Recipe

Monday August 14, 2006
This is an American variation of traditional shepherd's pie that is sure to please any meat and potatoes fan. The ground beef has a natural rich mushroom gravy and the ... Read More

Chipotle Lemon Chicken Recipe

Saturday August 12, 2006
The secret is the mixture of the chipotle chile peppers and paprika which gives a flavorful kick to the chicken. The wine and chicken broth make a piquant pan sauce. ... Read More

Oven-Smoked Ribs Recipe

Tuesday August 8, 2006
These spareribs are tender and juicy with a nice touch of hickory smoked flavor. This recipe is designed to be used with an indoor oven smoker, specifically the Emerilware 4-in-1 ... Read More

Jamaican Jerk Recipe

Sunday August 6, 2006
If you haven't tried spicy Jamaican jerk, you just haven't lived! Jerk is the process of spicing and grilling meats, poultry, and even vegetables, although the most popular are jerk ... Read More

Stove-top Smoked Salmon Recipe

Friday August 4, 2006
The hickory flavor is subtle, but enough to make a statement in this incredible smoked fresh salmon. This method is not for preserving. It is meant to be eaten warm. ... Read More

Peanut Butter Rollo® Cookie Cups Recipe

Tuesday August 1, 2006
Little peanut butter cookie cups hold a hidden center of chocolate and caramel. The secret is to stuff chocolate-covered caramel candies into the center of a ball of peanut butter ... Read More

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