Crock Pot Wednesday: Creamy Turkey and Arugula Over Noodles

I am a big fan of crock pot cookery — especially since I got my new crock pot with the removable, uh, ceramic crock? It’s great because I don’t have to try and soap it all out and what-not without getting the cord all wet and damaged. Just lift the ceramic part out, rinse and into the dishwasher with it! Ha!

Another nice thing about crock pot cooking is the pour-everything-in-and-then-leave modus operandi. That can be nice. Especially if you set it all up in the morning and come home to a wonderful smelling house and a hot, tasty dinner.

This recipe is kind of based on one from Mable Hoffman’s Crockery Cookery but I’ve added and changed some stuff (surprise!) Actually, I’ve changed a lot but it still has turkey, . . . → Read More: Crock Pot Wednesday: Creamy Turkey and Arugula Over Noodles

Eggs Benedict (Well, Kind of…)

It sounded interesting
Saturday, I had a hair appointment and while I was there, I started leafing through this magazine. In it, there was an article on easy brunches and a recipe for Eggs Benedict. Although, this was a cheater’s Eggs Benedict, as you made everything in a silicone Muffin tray. I was just so intrigued by the concept that I knew I had to try it! Besides, yay! for cheating…

In addition, the recipe called for a faux hollandaise sauce, made with low-fat mayonnaise, lemon juice and Dijon mustard. Now, I love hollandaise as much as the next person and I could probably suck it down with a straw but the time for holiday excess is over. It’s January now. No carrying on like it’s still December. So, I . . . → Read More: Eggs Benedict (Well, Kind of…)

Singing the Praises of New Pans

The set includes a 3-quart saucepan with lid, 8-quart stockpot, 10-inch open skillet. In addition, everything is dishwasher-safe and has a limited lifetime warranty. I am completely sold so far. . . . → Read More: Singing the Praises of New Pans