<![CDATA[Janet's Notebook from Just A Pinch Recipe Club]]> http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:01:02 -0600 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:01:02 -0600 (Just A Pinch Recipe Club, LLC) Copyright 2010 Just A Pinch Recipe Club, LLC. All rights reserved. Zend_Feed en http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss <![CDATA[Score Big on Game Day with Fan-Favorite Recipes!]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/Q9CsG-3pm4c/score-big-on-game-day-with-fan-favorite-recipes http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/39654/score-big-on-game-day-with-fan-favorite-recipes The annual tailgate-a-palooza is here! Every year I'm honored to host a football viewing party for hungry friends and family, and every year I try to score big with every dish on the menu! Whether your team made it through to the big game or not, game.... Read More!
]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/39654/score-big-on-game-day-with-fan-favorite-recipes <![CDATA[Big Bill Wentz Wins Big in Just A Pinch Chili Cook-Off]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/2gymm89uoFw/big-bill-wentz-wins-big-in-just-a-pinch-chili-cook-off http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/39659/big-bill-wentz-wins-big-in-just-a-pinch-chili-cook-off The Just A Pinch Kitchen Crew and I have been heating things up in the kitchen lately preparing and tasting oodles of delicious entries in our second annual Sporty Snack Showdown! This time around Chili was the name of the game and boy, do you all have.... Read More!
]]> Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/39659/big-bill-wentz-wins-big-in-just-a-pinch-chili-cook-off <![CDATA[Comfort Foods Shown to Spread Smiles]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/VjRxotMm8QM/comfort-foods-shown-to-spread-smiles http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/39656/comfort-foods-shown-to-spread-smiles If balance is the key to a healthful diet, should we really be eating salads ALL the time? A little comfort on a plate goes a long way to brightening your day... and in my view a balanced spirit is just as important as a healthy diet. .... Read More!
]]> Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/39656/comfort-foods-shown-to-spread-smiles <![CDATA[Lighten Things Up in 2012 With Tasty Salad Ideas]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/3w9xmKfdeuA/lighten-things-up-in-2012-with-tasty-salad-ideas http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/38861/lighten-things-up-in-2012-with-tasty-salad-ideas “Food is an important part of a balanced diet,” once quipped author Fran Lebowitz. I love this quote. In fact, I have it printed out and stuck up on my fridge (with my favorite magnet.) Food plain makes me happy, and I vote we celebrate it....... Read More!
]]> Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/38861/lighten-things-up-in-2012-with-tasty-salad-ideas <![CDATA[Cooking Up A Delicious and Healthy New Year]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/k8OrOca7KaY/cooking-up-a-delicious-and-healthy-new-year http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/38840/cooking-up-a-delicious-and-healthy-new-year I recently read an editorial piece written by a gentleman who was adamant that moderation is the key to happiness. While at first it seemed like a whopper of a contradiction, I thought about it some more and really like the notion. In this new year, why.... Read More!
]]> Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/38840/cooking-up-a-delicious-and-healthy-new-year <![CDATA[Go-To Party Starters For A Memorable New Year]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/hPjon9xDRCA/go-to-party-starters-for-a-memorable-new-year http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/30175/go-to-party-starters-for-a-memorable-new-year Nothing gets a party started like platters piled high with plentiful treats. Well-chosen appetizers can really set the tone of a get-together. From casual dips to fancy pastries, Blue Ribbon recipes make every event the pinnacle of good taste! So many of our friends have fallen in love.... Read More!
]]> Tue, 27 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0600 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/30175/go-to-party-starters-for-a-memorable-new-year <![CDATA[Spread Holiday Cheer With Festive Christmas Eve Treats]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/xSpnFSZIRD0/spread-holiday-cheer-with-festive-christmas-eve-treats http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/37958/spread-holiday-cheer-with-festive-christmas-eve-treats This jolly ol' soul simply loves this time of year! Not only is it "food season," filled with loads of cooking and holiday treats, but it's also FAMILY season! Kin from all corners are making their way back home to gather together, and you all have been.... Read More!
]]> Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0600 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/37958/spread-holiday-cheer-with-festive-christmas-eve-treats <![CDATA[Bundt Cakes Add Flavor and Flair to Holidays]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/HXDfV1n-_dc/bundt-cakes-add-flavor-and-flair-to-holidays http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/36596/bundt-cakes-add-flavor-and-flair-to-holidays This time of year I tend to get pretty sentimental about favorite recipes. They're like familiar friends that we welcome back into the kitchen for the holidays each year. A favorite festive guest at my table has always been the Bundt cake. The Crew and I.... Read More!
]]> Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0600 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/36596/bundt-cakes-add-flavor-and-flair-to-holidays <![CDATA[Decadent Gooey Butter Cake Takes Top Honors in Just A Pinch Baking Contest]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/gYdOh5nQd4A/decadent-gooey-butter-cake-takes-top-honors-in-just-a-pinch-baking-contest http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/35195/decadent-gooey-butter-cake-takes-top-honors-in-just-a-pinch-baking-contest Home cook Melissa Sperka had us at "gooey butter cake." The Greensboro, NC mom and part-time blogger is the most recent Just A Pinch contest winner! Her phenomenally decadent Caramel, Chocolate and Almond Gooey Butter Cake beat out nearly 900 other delicious entries.... Read More!
]]> Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0600 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/35195/decadent-gooey-butter-cake-takes-top-honors-in-just-a-pinch-baking-contest <![CDATA[Recipes Bring A Touch of Sweetness to the Community]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/Gym2HvQJtDA/recipes-bring-a-touch-of-sweetness-to-the-community http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/34246/recipes-bring-a-touch-of-sweetness-to-the-community A sign in Linda Harvey's kitchen reads, "TOGETHER: a great place to be." The kitchen is warm and alive with activity as a big meal is about to be served. And I do mean a BIG meal. This is the kitchen of My Friend's.... Read More!
]]> Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0600 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/34246/recipes-bring-a-touch-of-sweetness-to-the-community <![CDATA[The Great Stuffing Debate: Where Everyone Is A Winner!]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/EinXLeMTl0c/the-great-stuffing-debate-where-everyone-is-a-winner http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/33751/the-great-stuffing-debate-where-everyone-is-a-winner Do you use cornbread or white bread? Is it called stuffing or dressing? Ah yes, it's that time of year again! This delicious debate is making waves in kitchens all across the country and we just love hearing what you folks have to say! The gals in.... Read More!
]]> Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0600 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/33751/the-great-stuffing-debate-where-everyone-is-a-winner <![CDATA[Cranberries Serve Up Tradition and Innovation This Holiday Season]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/lpsrgkb62G4/cranberries-serve-up-tradition-and-innovation-this-holiday-season http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/33212/cranberries-serve-up-tradition-and-innovation-this-holiday-season "I have always loved cranberries!" exclaims home cook Carol Junkins of Hanson, MA. Fondly referred to by us at Just A Pinch as "The Cranberry Queen", Carol has shared many of her favorite cranberry recipes with the Club. Her concoctions range from sweet to savory, and.... Read More!
]]> Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0600 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/33212/cranberries-serve-up-tradition-and-innovation-this-holiday-season <![CDATA[Florida Contest Winner Brings Ray of Sunshine to Blue Ribbon Grilling Showcase]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/JLjDYcxxtGA/florida-contest-winner-brings-ray-of-sunshine-to-blue-ribbon-grilling-showcase http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/32163/florida-contest-winner-brings-ray-of-sunshine-to-blue-ribbon-grilling-showcase "Never trust a skinny cook," laughs Florida cook Sherri Logan Williams. Wrapped in her Just A Pinch apron and with a twinkle in her eye, Sherri is front and center as guest of honor at the most recent Just A Pinch Blue Ribbon Showcase in.... Read More!
]]> Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0600 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/32163/florida-contest-winner-brings-ray-of-sunshine-to-blue-ribbon-grilling-showcase <![CDATA[Bring Comfort to Your Holiday Table with Nostalgic Pudding Recipes]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/grUHaEnsfc4/bring-comfort-to-your-holiday-table-with-nostalgic-pudding-recipes http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/31292/bring-comfort-to-your-holiday-table-with-nostalgic-pudding-recipes Pudding? Boring? Never! The varieties are endless... and so easy! Chances are a bowl of pudding served down South is going to be laced with golden slices of banana and a healthy crunch of vanilla cookies. New England cooks make the most of.... Read More!
]]> Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/31292/bring-comfort-to-your-holiday-table-with-nostalgic-pudding-recipes <![CDATA[Community Cookbooks Spark Creativity, Preserve Traditions]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/jo3vjyW7JAI/community-cookbooks-spark-creativity-preserve-traditions http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/29961/community-cookbooks-spark-creativity-preserve-traditions "How did your cookbook collection start?" asks home cook Kathy Sterling in her Just A Pinch online discussion group, Cookbook Collectors Corner. "Perhaps someone gave you a gift and it started your romance with cookbooks, or you inherited your family favorite cookbooks." Indeed, Kathy's passion.... Read More!
]]> Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/29961/community-cookbooks-spark-creativity-preserve-traditions <![CDATA[Creamy Chowders Warm Body and Soul on Cool Autumn Evenings]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/qWxVvA7r0Z0/creamy-chowders-warm-body-and-soul-on-cool-autumn-evenings http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/29774/creamy-chowders-warm-body-and-soul-on-cool-autumn-evenings Controversy is not usually my cup of tea. (I'm more of an Earl Grey gal). However, I am compelled to make an exception when the subject at hand is one near and dear to my heart: chowder. That's right, chowder! Folks from all.... Read More!
]]> Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/29774/creamy-chowders-warm-body-and-soul-on-cool-autumn-evenings <![CDATA[Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice...]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/KLafT1zefB8/pumpkin-spice-and-everything-nice http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/28979/pumpkin-spice-and-everything-nice There's been big news around the Test Kitchen: pumpkin is back! Like wearing white after Labor Day, we have been needlessly - yet religiously - bound by the culinary conventions of the seasons... abstaining from all things pumpkin since that very first day of Spring so many.... Read More!
]]> Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/28979/pumpkin-spice-and-everything-nice <![CDATA[Hearty Pastas That Heat Up the Kitchen... and Your Imagination]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/D-zSd09x2DI/hearty-pastas-that-heat-up-the-kitchen-and-your-imagination http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/27513/hearty-pastas-that-heat-up-the-kitchen-and-your-imagination While I am a firm believer that pure and simple is often best, there are times when a gal just needs to mix things up a bit! Such is occasionally the case in the world of pasta. Marinara is my rock. For years I have.... Read More!
]]> Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/27513/hearty-pastas-that-heat-up-the-kitchen-and-your-imagination <![CDATA[Going Nuts for Sweet Almond Desserts!]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/HZzh1nKBDkQ/going-nuts-for-sweet-almond-desserts http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/27377/going-nuts-for-sweet-almond-desserts Once upon a time in a land far, far away I had a kringle. And not just any kringle, but the most deliciously creamy almond kringle ever made. These traditional Scandinavian pastries are a delicacy in the northern part of the US. With layers of.... Read More!
]]> Tue, 27 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/27377/going-nuts-for-sweet-almond-desserts <![CDATA[2, 4, 6, 8! Let's Get Ready to Tailgate!]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/pT4Qu_0-SE8/2-4-6-8-lets-get-ready-to-tailgate http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/26660/2-4-6-8-lets-get-ready-to-tailgate This time last year the Crew and I were happily up to our elbows in entries for the Just A Pinch Sporty Snack Showdown recipe contest. We received so many wonderful entries - including Gail Herbest's Grand Champ Antipasto Squares - and we indulged.... Read More!
]]> Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/26660/2-4-6-8-lets-get-ready-to-tailgate <![CDATA[Eating Your Veggies Never Tasted So Good!]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/YnG4cL2Q7IM/eating-your-veggies-never-tasted-so-good http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/25466/eating-your-veggies-never-tasted-so-good With warm weather beginning to wane - at least in theory - it becomes all the more enjoyable to savor those brave veggies still popping up in the garden. Mama always said to eat your veggies and now, thanks to some terrific recipes, you won't have to be.... Read More!
]]> Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/25466/eating-your-veggies-never-tasted-so-good <![CDATA[Grandma's Table: Creating A Legacy Of Love Through Food]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/FaH1IIkfBhw/grandmas-table-creating-a-legacy-of-love-through-food http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/24675/grandmas-table-creating-a-legacy-of-love-through-food It's official... September brings us National Grandparents Day! While technically observed on September 11 this year, I see no reason whatsoever to limit ourselves! Granted, this grandma may be a wee bit biased, but I think we should be celebrating these folks every day of the year..... Read More!
]]> Tue, 06 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/24675/grandmas-table-creating-a-legacy-of-love-through-food <![CDATA[Smokin' Ribs Recipe Wins Just A Pinch Grill Contest!]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/81JaG33Yjt8/smokin-ribs-recipe-wins-just-a-pinch-grill-contest http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/24123/smokin-ribs-recipe-wins-just-a-pinch-grill-contest Let me say, it surely is a good thing that the Kitchen Crew is made up of enthusiastic eaters! We had our plates chock full of good eats recently as we grilled our way through the many delicious dishes entered into the Just A Pinch Grill.... Read More!
]]> Tue, 30 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/24123/smokin-ribs-recipe-wins-just-a-pinch-grill-contest <![CDATA[Award Winning Recipes Straight From the County Fair]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/9Pj0jqC4E4U/award-winning-recipes-straight-from-the-county-fair http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/23223/award-winning-recipes-straight-from-the-county-fair People tell me there's a whole lot to do at county fairs - rides, games, music, crafts - but I never can seem to stray far from the FOOD! And I don't mean those rich-smelling food trucks (although those are mighty good too.) No, I mean the.... Read More!
]]> Tue, 23 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/23223/award-winning-recipes-straight-from-the-county-fair <![CDATA[Savoring the Goodness of Homegrown Tomatoes]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/MjZae3pSKhs/savoring-the-goodness-of-homegrown-tomatoes http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/22189/savoring-the-goodness-of-homegrown-tomatoes Growing up, my friend's grandfather always told us girls that to enjoy a fresh tomato all we needed was a sharp knife and a pinch of salt. Indeed, there were tomatoes served at every one of their meals during those hot, sticky summers. And as he.... Read More!
]]> Tue, 16 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/22189/savoring-the-goodness-of-homegrown-tomatoes <![CDATA[Back to School: Brighten Up Your Lunch Boxes with Surprising, Kid-Friendly Recipes]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/zCRs7_ejngo/back-to-school-brighten-up-your-lunch-boxes-with-surprising-kid-friendly-recipes http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/21718/back-to-school-brighten-up-your-lunch-boxes-with-surprising-kid-friendly-recipes Shhhh.... don't tell the kiddos, but it's nearly back to school time again! I can hardly believe it myself. It seems just like yesterday that I finally got all the summer clothes ironed and hung up. (Oh dear, I think that WAS yesterday!) Well, no.... Read More!
]]> Tue, 09 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/21718/back-to-school-brighten-up-your-lunch-boxes-with-surprising-kid-friendly-recipes <![CDATA[Adventures in Cooking: Discovering Dutch Ovens]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/G7G7WU0LTMg/adventures-in-cooking-discovering-dutch-ovens http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/20977/adventures-in-cooking-discovering-dutch-ovens Much of my childhood was spent in the kitchen... watching my mom cook up wonderful meals. Many of those meals were made in her ancient Dutch oven. She used it all the time; it was no more special than, say, frying something up in a skillet. .... Read More!
]]> Tue, 02 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/20977/adventures-in-cooking-discovering-dutch-ovens <![CDATA[Elevate Dessert Time with Deceptively Simple Mascarpone Cheese Recipes]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/49caUV2Dn-A/elevate-dessert-time-with-deceptively-simple-mascarpone-cheese-recipes http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/20121/elevate-dessert-time-with-deceptively-simple-mascarpone-cheese-recipes They say that once you become aware of something you'll see it plain everywhere. Well, true to form, mascarpone cheese has been cropping up in about every delectable recipe I come across lately! It turns out that mascarpone is a deceptively versatile - and simple - cooking ingredient. It.... Read More!
]]> Tue, 26 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/20121/elevate-dessert-time-with-deceptively-simple-mascarpone-cheese-recipes <![CDATA[Online Friendships Blossom into Tasty New Tradition]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/BY0WstBzDrU/online-friendships-blossom-into-tasty-new-tradition http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/19407/online-friendships-blossom-into-tasty-new-tradition California cook and Recipe Club member, Dee Stillwell, knows how to bring people together. With her keyboard in one hand and cake-server in the other, Dee recently organized fellow Club members in and around her hometown of Sacramento, and soon their very first Just A Pinch Recipe.... Read More!
]]> Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/19407/online-friendships-blossom-into-tasty-new-tradition <![CDATA[Cultivate Sweet Summer Moments by the Bushel]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/iLTumgotV4E/cultivate-sweet-summer-moments-by-the-bushel http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/18349/cultivate-sweet-summer-moments-by-the-bushel It's peach-picking time again! And whether you're picking 'em from the tree or from the grocery store shelf, now is the time to indulge in the summery sweetness of all things peachy. First off, when picking out your perfect peach, look past the fuzz to the color underneath. .... Read More!
]]> Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/18349/cultivate-sweet-summer-moments-by-the-bushel <![CDATA[What's Your Signature Drink? Refresh Your Outlook with Cool Thirst-Quenchers]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/b9nK9lj-qi4/whats-your-signature-drink-refresh-your-outlook-with-cool-thirst-quenchers http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/18092/whats-your-signature-drink-refresh-your-outlook-with-cool-thirst-quenchers We cooks - you and I - talk a lot about what's for dinner, the meat and potatoes of our daily meals. Well, let us not forget how ultra-important a good beverage can be in creating the ideal food experience. Water may be all we need to.... Read More!
]]> Tue, 05 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/18092/whats-your-signature-drink-refresh-your-outlook-with-cool-thirst-quenchers <![CDATA[Why I Love America: An Homage to Homemade Pie]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/fyeP1nJAPLQ/why-i-love-america-an-homage-to-homemade-pie http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/17397/why-i-love-america-an-homage-to-homemade-pie So what's so all-American about pie anyway? Well, let me count the ways! For one thing pie is so darn practical. Our ancestors used pie-making as an easy, portable way to make use of seasonally abundant fruits, veggies and meats. Their efforts to prevent spoilage,.... Read More!
]]> Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/17397/why-i-love-america-an-homage-to-homemade-pie <![CDATA[Impressive Lime Recipes Get Cooks Talking]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/jeIiShiW9PU/impressive-lime-recipes-get-cooks-talking http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/965/impressive-lime-recipes-get-cooks-talking Not only does the heat of Summer have me thinking about the refreshing flavors of citrus, but so do YOU! When the Crew and I recently shared a recipe for Creamy Lime Bars with our friends on the Just A Pinch Facebook page, it caused a.... Read More!
]]> Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/965/impressive-lime-recipes-get-cooks-talking <![CDATA[Home Cooks Converge to Celebrate Blue Ribbon Food]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/3zHg-wWPDO4/home-cooks-converge-to-celebrate-blue-ribbon-food http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/16244/home-cooks-converge-to-celebrate-blue-ribbon-food Home cooks can easily lose sight of how very special their everyday recipes truly are. In the rush of planning a meal, many a mom has forgotten that their daily dish is a veritable art form, the nuances of which are known only to those other brave cooks.... Read More!
]]> Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/16244/home-cooks-converge-to-celebrate-blue-ribbon-food <![CDATA[Reinvent Your Picnic Table with Perfect Pasta Salads]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/mwueaHyL3j0/reinvent-your-picnic-table-with-perfect-pasta-salads http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/15248/reinvent-your-picnic-table-with-perfect-pasta-salads Picnic season is upon us! I'm so glad to see the sun again, and the grass between my toes has never felt better! Picnics are a big part of summertime for my family and me. Whether we pack our baskets and trek to the park, or.... Read More!
]]> Tue, 07 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/15248/reinvent-your-picnic-table-with-perfect-pasta-salads <![CDATA[Pizza... Like You've Never Seen it Before!]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/l6Ges8rIG_Y/pizza-like-youve-never-seen-it-before http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/15039/pizza-like-youve-never-seen-it-before "Ideas are like pizza dough, made to be tossed around." - Anna Quindlen, author and pizza fan. Well, at Just A Pinch we get to enjoy the best of both worlds: creative ideas ABOUT pizza! Whether intended to save time, conserve calories or just mix things up.... Read More!
]]> Tue, 31 May 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/15039/pizza-like-youve-never-seen-it-before <![CDATA[Get Ready for Summer with Cool Strawberry Treats]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/z0alzu6xWUA/get-ready-for-summer-with-cool-strawberry-treats http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/14578/get-ready-for-summer-with-cool-strawberry-treats A few days ago I received a frantic call from a good friend. "Guess what just happened," she exclaimed! My mind began racing through the possibilities - car accident, broken bones, a lost job. All of the worst-case scenarios flashed to mind. (What can I.... Read More!
]]> Tue, 24 May 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/14578/get-ready-for-summer-with-cool-strawberry-treats <![CDATA[Korean Recipes Bring Spice to Everyday Cooking]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/KyXr8XhJiPQ/korean-recipes-bring-spice-to-everyday-cooking http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/13008/korean-recipes-bring-spice-to-everyday-cooking Whether baked, grilled or fried, chicken is often the go-to dinner in kitchens all across the country (including mine!) While chicken is both affordable and versatile, I find that it's sometimes tough to make it, well, interesting. One solution to this dilemma was recently handed to me.... Read More!
]]> Tue, 17 May 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/13008/korean-recipes-bring-spice-to-everyday-cooking <![CDATA[Luscious Lemons Add Flavorful Twist to Mealtime]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/7DNyoG-8e6w/luscious-lemons-add-flavorful-twist-to-mealtime http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/13007/luscious-lemons-add-flavorful-twist-to-mealtime With the coming of warm weather so too comes my absolutely unquenchable thirst for homemade lemonade! The first batch of the season made an appearance at Easter dinner and now there's no going back. To me, lemons are like drops of edible sunshine... perfect for brightening so.... Read More!
]]> Tue, 10 May 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/13007/luscious-lemons-add-flavorful-twist-to-mealtime <![CDATA[Blue Ribbon Mom Wins "Rise 'n' Shine" Recipe Contest]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/VFHQkmEPEcA/blue-ribbon-mom-wins-rise-n-shine-recipe-contest http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/12996/blue-ribbon-mom-wins-rise-n-shine-recipe-contest And the winner is... Leah Stacey of Montgomery, AL! Leah and her savory Bacon and Green Onion Breakfast Tart have come out on top of the Just A Pinch Rise 'n' Shine Breakfast Challenge. The Crew and I faced quite a challenge of our.... Read More!
]]> Tue, 03 May 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/12996/blue-ribbon-mom-wins-rise-n-shine-recipe-contest <![CDATA[Ole! Guacamole Gets A Delicious Makeover]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/1tIqRvdU4x0/ole-guacamole-gets-a-delicious-makeover http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/12744/ole-guacamole-gets-a-delicious-makeover Mexican food is a well-known weakness of mine. I've been known to throw a fiesta at the drop of a sombrero, and I've never turned down a margarita... not once. Lately, I've been pondering all the many variations of the classic Mexican recipe for guacamole. In my opinion,.... Read More!
]]> Tue, 26 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/12744/ole-guacamole-gets-a-delicious-makeover <![CDATA[Spring Into the Season with Sweet Easter Treats]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/yy_-p_hbYr0/spring-into-the-season-with-sweet-easter-treats http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/12213/spring-into-the-season-with-sweet-easter-treats Ok, cooks... It's time to spring into action, throw open those windows and let the food times roll! What better occasion than Easter to experiment with fun, new sweet treats that children of all ages will enjoy? For me this time of year is a coming out,.... Read More!
]]> Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/12213/spring-into-the-season-with-sweet-easter-treats <![CDATA[Bring on the Bacon! Creative Recipes for a Classic Ingredient]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/04d-v0y_riE/bring-on-the-bacon-creative-recipes-for-a-classic-ingredient http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/11663/bring-on-the-bacon-creative-recipes-for-a-classic-ingredient When we recently unveiled the new themed collections of recipes on justapinch.com I was faced with a major dilemma: what ingredient deserves to be in the spotlight? I pondered and pondered... over coffee, through dinner, in my sleep and finally over breakfast. And then it struck.... Read More!
]]> Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/11663/bring-on-the-bacon-creative-recipes-for-a-classic-ingredient <![CDATA[Addictive Snacks Make the Most of Between Meal Munching]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/jxrO0jELzKY/addictive-snacks-make-the-most-of-between-meal-munching http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/11153/addictive-snacks-make-the-most-of-between-meal-munching Limiting yourself to three meals a day is so last year. I'm all for a well-rounded diet, but I'm an even bigger fan of full tummies and yummy snacks! Members have been posting - and munching on - a ton of terrific snackable recipes lately. So many snacks,.... Read More!
]]> Tue, 05 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/11153/addictive-snacks-make-the-most-of-between-meal-munching <![CDATA[Homemade Fast-Food? Become A Sandwich Artist!]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/DXJZ5ApZipI/homemade-fast-food-become-a-sandwich-artist http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/10613/homemade-fast-food-become-a-sandwich-artist Sometimes nothing hits the spot like a good old-fashioned sandwich. They're the original fast food... and when done right can make even the "Dollar Menu" seem expensive. In all my years of cooking I've yet to meet anyone who doesn't have a favorite sandwich of some sort..... Read More!
]]> Tue, 29 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/10613/homemade-fast-food-become-a-sandwich-artist <![CDATA[Inventive Cookie Ideas for an Extra Sweet Spring]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/Ww_-S3AqlmE/inventive-cookie-ideas-for-an-extra-sweet-spring http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/10113/inventive-cookie-ideas-for-an-extra-sweet-spring I don't know about you, but those sweet Girl Scouts and their addictive cookies sure did a number on my waistline this year! And they're not alone. I've never so enjoyed packing in the calories as I have taste-testing the oodles of fantastic homemade cookie recipes that.... Read More!
]]> Tue, 22 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/10113/inventive-cookie-ideas-for-an-extra-sweet-spring <![CDATA[You Say "Potato", I Say... "Yes, Please!"]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/ssovVhnAj8M/you-say-potato-i-say-yes-please http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/9633/you-say-potato-i-say-yes-please Potatoes are one of those funny foods that are just as suited to a lazy Saturday breakfast at home as they are a gussied-up fine-dining menu. Now, how often can you say that? It's a special ingredient, indeed, that finds itself so universally appreciated. In other.... Read More!
]]> Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/9633/you-say-potato-i-say-yes-please <![CDATA[Short on Time, Money? Pasta Saves the Day!]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/ueHkqHnpMb0/short-on-time-money-pasta-saves-the-day http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/9252/short-on-time-money-pasta-saves-the-day Through my years of cooking for hungry family and friends, there has been one dish that has never failed me. It's quick and inexpensive to prepare, and doesn't require a whole lot of brain power (a good thing, when your attention is split between kids, grandkids, laundry and.... Read More!
]]> Tue, 08 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0600 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/9252/short-on-time-money-pasta-saves-the-day <![CDATA[Grits Worth Kissin’: Southern Favorite Boasts Universal Appeal]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/I-E8_f9cvlw/grits-worth-kissin-southern-favorite-boasts-universal-appeal http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/8855/grits-worth-kissin-southern-favorite-boasts-universal-appeal "No self-respecting Southerner uses instant grits!" Ahem, I beg to differ! This line from the film My Cousin Vinny may have made the legal case for the lead character, but it doesn't hold water in my way of thinking. I also take good-natured issue with the notion.... Read More!
]]> Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0600 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/8855/grits-worth-kissin-southern-favorite-boasts-universal-appeal <![CDATA[Chili Peppers Add Heat, Flavor to Cold Weather Cooking]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/hsnvbjSTRNA/chili-peppers-add-heat-flavor-to-cold-weather-cooking http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/8353/chili-peppers-add-heat-flavor-to-cold-weather-cooking Sometimes the perfect thing for a cold day is to get a little hot and spicy! There are all kinds of hot peppers that will add that special kick to your cooking, but I've always been a little unsure about where to use them and when... and just.... Read More!
]]> Tue, 22 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0600 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/8353/chili-peppers-add-heat-flavor-to-cold-weather-cooking <![CDATA[Chocolate Chip Therapy Eases the Winter Blues]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/qgS5M8cPtmM/chocolate-chip-therapy-eases-the-winter-blues http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/8136/chocolate-chip-therapy-eases-the-winter-blues Last week sure was a doozie. With wintry weather, a busy bee schedule and a case of the sniffles, I sought refuge in my kitchen. All of the yummy Valentines Day recipes you members have shared sure did warm my heart - Chocolate just plain gets to.... Read More!
]]> Tue, 15 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0600 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/8136/chocolate-chip-therapy-eases-the-winter-blues <![CDATA[Blue Ribbon Showcase Honors Family-Friendly Cooking]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/r0gPZCrG3c4/blue-ribbon-showcase-honors-family-friendly-cooking http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/7483/blue-ribbon-showcase-honors-family-friendly-cooking "You all just don't understand how cool this is," exclaimed Family Holiday Traditions contest winner Missy Wimpelberg. Outfitted in a crisp new Just A Pinch apron, Missy stood excitedly before an audience of smiling faces during the recent Blue Ribbon Showcase event held in her honor..... Read More!
]]> Tue, 08 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0600 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/7483/blue-ribbon-showcase-honors-family-friendly-cooking <![CDATA[Spice Up the Big Game with All-Star Chili Recipes]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/U9Gj8UHhfNs/spice-up-the-big-game-with-all-star-chili-recipes http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/7226/spice-up-the-big-game-with-all-star-chili-recipes I may not look it, but I know a thing or two about football... Tackling menus, passing dishes, intercepting fumbled napkins. Oh yes, football parties are my game and there's not a reason in the world why you can't score big at your gameday shindig too! .... Read More!
]]> Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0600 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/7226/spice-up-the-big-game-with-all-star-chili-recipes <![CDATA[Homemade Dips: An Easy Way to Celebrate the Everyday]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/ViVUa0musjU/homemade-dips-an-easy-way-to-celebrate-the-everyday http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/6338/homemade-dips-an-easy-way-to-celebrate-the-everyday Which came first, the party or the party dip? Right here and now I'm going on record with my theory that where there's homemade dip, a party is soon to follow! I remember standing on my tip-toes as a child, peering over the table edge and reaching as far.... Read More!
]]> Tue, 25 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0600 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/6338/homemade-dips-an-easy-way-to-celebrate-the-everyday <![CDATA[Easy, Delicious Dishes Save Time and Money]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/IKImfdVyd1U/easy-delicious-dishes-save-time-and-money http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/6184/easy-delicious-dishes-save-time-and-money Simple recipes don't have to mean boring meals. Not once in my life have I passed up a recipe because it looked "too easy". Can you imagine? I practically jump up and down for joy any time I find a dish that is easy to prepare..... Read More!
]]> Tue, 18 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0600 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/6184/easy-delicious-dishes-save-time-and-money <![CDATA[Tennessee Mom Wins Grand Prize with Holiday Recipe]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/uhff9Zf02GU/tennessee-mom-wins-grand-prize-with-holiday-recipe http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/5577/tennessee-mom-wins-grand-prize-with-holiday-recipe Franklin, TN home cook and Holiday Family Traditions Contest Winner Missy Wimpelberg knows a thing or two about cooking for a crowd. Some of her earliest holiday memories are of the entire family - all 40 so of them - gathering together to prepare the annual feast. .... Read More!
]]> Tue, 11 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0600 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/5577/tennessee-mom-wins-grand-prize-with-holiday-recipe <![CDATA[Eat Sassy, Stay Healthy in the New Year]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/3TwwZdC9jcM/eat-sassy-stay-healthy-in-the-new-year http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/5608/eat-sassy-stay-healthy-in-the-new-year Frequent readers may be under the impression that I don't spend too much time counting calories or fat grams... well, they'd be right! However, lest you think I'm all about extra cheese and second helpings, I do make a point to keep healthy eating in mind. I.... Read More!
]]> Tue, 04 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0600 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/5608/eat-sassy-stay-healthy-in-the-new-year <![CDATA[Good Luck is Just One Recipe Away]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/9OePyDeOXRg/good-luck-is-just-one-recipe-away http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/5591/good-luck-is-just-one-recipe-away I don't know about you, but I'm ready to get the New Year off to a terrific start! The best way I know to put my luckiest foot forward is to whip up a spread of good-luck foods. Superstition or not, I'm not taking any chances. .... Read More!
]]> Tue, 28 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0600 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/5591/good-luck-is-just-one-recipe-away <![CDATA[The Secret to Last-Minute Gifts Is Right in Your Pantry]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/5NYNAdeYySM/the-secret-to-last-minute-gifts-is-right-in-your-pantry http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/5338/the-secret-to-last-minute-gifts-is-right-in-your-pantry I absolutely love giving - and receiving - homemade food gifts. Having baked for years, I know first-hand how much care goes into creating handcrafted gifts, and am thrilled to pieces anytime friends and family are willing to share their efforts. Well, it's not too late to whip together.... Read More!
]]> Tue, 21 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0600 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/5338/the-secret-to-last-minute-gifts-is-right-in-your-pantry <![CDATA[Magical Memories of Sweet Holiday Mornings]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/YIj8Smz59Yw/magical-memories-of-sweet-holiday-mornings http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/4830/magical-memories-of-sweet-holiday-mornings One of the sweetest parts of Christmas mornings growing up in Kentucky was the feast that was lovingly laid out on our dining table. As a child it was all my parents could do to tear me from the piles of colorful wrapping paper and shiny, new gifts..... Read More!
]]> Tue, 14 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0600 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/4830/magical-memories-of-sweet-holiday-mornings <![CDATA[Savor the Sweetness of Giving This Holiday Season]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/gYxPaL9aNWg/savor-the-sweetness-of-giving-this-holiday-season http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/4827/savor-the-sweetness-of-giving-this-holiday-season Whether you're cooking for one or for a house full of hungry folks, this time of year is perfect for yummy indulgences. A cookie exchange can be a great way to bake a little and taste a lot, but have you ever taken part in a Candy Swap?.... Read More!
]]> Tue, 07 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0600 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/4827/savor-the-sweetness-of-giving-this-holiday-season <![CDATA[Homemade Bread Warms Heart and Home]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/V1M7CyLZL2U/homemade-bread-warms-heart-and-home http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/4624/homemade-bread-warms-heart-and-home Nothing transports me to a happy place faster than the smell of bread baking. There's something comforting, something happy, something thoroughly warming to the soul about that yeasty, nutty aroma. Even as a child, bread-baking time was a favorite for me. I'd "oversee" the operation as.... Read More!
]]> Tue, 30 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0600 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/4624/homemade-bread-warms-heart-and-home <![CDATA[Easy Recipes, Fancy Names: Taking the Fear Out of Holiday Cooking]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/7D0pWrYaljg/easy-recipes-fancy-names-taking-the-fear-out-of-holiday-cooking http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/4333/easy-recipes-fancy-names-taking-the-fear-out-of-holiday-cooking Over the years I have collected many handy tools that I keep close by while cooking. There's one thing, however, that I absolutely refuse to have to use in the kitchen.... a dictionary! There are so many recipes these days that call for exotic, specialty ingredients with.... Read More!
]]> Tue, 23 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0600 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/4333/easy-recipes-fancy-names-taking-the-fear-out-of-holiday-cooking <![CDATA[Blue Ribbon Showcase, First-Class Cooks]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/-2wEo9G73o0/blue-ribbon-showcase-first-class-cooks http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/3954/blue-ribbon-showcase-first-class-cooks I never cease to be amazed at how talented you folks in this Club are. No really, I mean it! The Kitchen Crew and I can taste it in the recipes we prepare from you, and we are privileged to get to see it firsthand when we.... Read More!
]]> Mon, 15 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0600 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/3954/blue-ribbon-showcase-first-class-cooks <![CDATA[Pass the Cheese: A Cook Comes Clean]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/gs1SnmIhrKY/pass-the-cheese-a-cook-comes-clean http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/3601/pass-the-cheese-a-cook-comes-clean Having the pleasure of trying so many of your recipes on a regular basis, I've come to really appreciate all kinds of unfamiliar flavors and ingredients. I've encountered all types of goodies, and have rarely come up against anything in this great food universe of ours that I.... Read More!
]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0600 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/3601/pass-the-cheese-a-cook-comes-clean <![CDATA[Seasonal Drinks Warm Hearts Though the Generations]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/kC4K1mgph1g/seasonal-drinks-warm-hearts-though-the-generations http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/3276/seasonal-drinks-warm-hearts-though-the-generations Years ago a dear friend introduced me to the flavors of her heritage. With a Puerto Rican father and Dominican mother, she grew up with an endless supply of fresh ingredients, hearty recipes and spices galore. One Christmas she surprised each of us girlfriends with a delicate.... Read More!
]]> Tue, 02 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0500 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/3276/seasonal-drinks-warm-hearts-though-the-generations <![CDATA[Living the Sweet Life with Caramel Coated Memories]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/82CkZDIKpSc/living-the-sweet-life-with-caramel-coated-memories http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/3028/living-the-sweet-life-with-caramel-coated-memories As the thermometer dips and the view from my kitchen window transforms into a scene ablaze with the colors of fall, I once again feel a familiar craving inch up. There's something deeply satisfying about the rich, creaminess of fine caramel that makes my tastebuds dance this time.... Read More!
]]> Tue, 26 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0500 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/3028/living-the-sweet-life-with-caramel-coated-memories <![CDATA[Butternut Squash Perfect Pumpkin Substitute in a Pinch]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/MsbLLM-4ZYs/butternut-squash-perfect-pumpkin-substitute-in-a-pinch http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/2818/butternut-squash-perfect-pumpkin-substitute-in-a-pinch Necessity is the mother of invention, and last year at about this time I was a grandmother with one serious need for an inventive ingredient swap! That summer's unusual weather had affected the pumpkin crop and made canned pumpkin a scarcity. When you could find the canned stuff.... Read More!
]]> Tue, 19 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0500 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/2818/butternut-squash-perfect-pumpkin-substitute-in-a-pinch <![CDATA[Food Traditions Inspire Two New Ways to Win... BIG!]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/2MBqyQKx02U/food-traditions-inspire-two-new-ways-to-win-big http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/2591/food-traditions-inspire-two-new-ways-to-win-big How does that saying go: "There's nothing sweeter than the taste of victory"? Well, catch me with a plate full of ginger snaps and I will sure beg to differ! For me the sweetest thing of all is getting to taste your family's traditions. Through the.... Read More!
]]> Tue, 12 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0500 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/2591/food-traditions-inspire-two-new-ways-to-win-big <![CDATA[Get Cooking with Creative Chicken Combinations]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/rYLi6GKXqpg/get-cooking-with-creative-chicken-combinations http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/2391/get-cooking-with-creative-chicken-combinations Let's see... what's for dinner? It needs to be inexpensive, something I already have on hand, fun to cook and delicious. I know, how about chicken?! That's right! Gone are the days of boring, dry chicken. I'm leading the charge to restore this.... Read More!
]]> Tue, 05 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0500 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/2391/get-cooking-with-creative-chicken-combinations <![CDATA[Soup's On! Comfort Food Makes A Return]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/NJQxZ7ICrkA/soups-on-comfort-food-makes-a-return http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/2276/soups-on-comfort-food-makes-a-return A leaf fell in our yard yesterday. You have no idea how happy this makes me. For days I've kept my ear to the oak tree outside believing that I might actually be able to hear that "swish" of the first leaf fluttering to the ground. .... Read More!
]]> Tue, 28 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0500 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/2276/soups-on-comfort-food-makes-a-return <![CDATA[How 'Bout Them Apples? Fall into the Sweetness of Autumn]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/vUP1SK2Wk5A/how-bout-them-apples-fall-into-the-sweetness-of-autumn http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/2125/how-bout-them-apples-fall-into-the-sweetness-of-autumn Caramel apples, apple pie, cobbler, hot cider... this can mean only one thing: autumn is on the way! And for me the cooler days bring with them fond childhood memories of hours spent baking in our warm, family kitchen. As a child I was pretty sure.... Read More!
]]> Tue, 21 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0500 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/2125/how-bout-them-apples-fall-into-the-sweetness-of-autumn <![CDATA[Fast, Easy and Delicious Time-Savers]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/NVN15tdF01k/fast-easy-and-delicious-time-savers http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/1840/fast-easy-and-delicious-time-savers Breakfast-time, dinnertime or anytime in between, time always seems to be an ingredient in short supply these days. With kids and grandkids heading back off to school, there are lunches to be packed, snacks to fix, bake sales to organize! It's times like these when I turn.... Read More!
]]> Tue, 14 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0500 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/1840/fast-easy-and-delicious-time-savers <![CDATA[Awaken the Possibilities of Cooking with Coffee]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/g5Q27RmiXRg/awaken-the-possibilities-of-cooking-with-coffee http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/1814/awaken-the-possibilities-of-cooking-with-coffee Coffee isn't just for breakfast anymore! It seems like all the cooks are doing it these days, making the morning staple a big-time player in some unexpected dishes. While once reserved as my morning eye-opener, I myself can often be spotted sipping away at a mug of.... Read More!
]]> Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0500 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/1814/awaken-the-possibilities-of-cooking-with-coffee <![CDATA[A Little Bit Sweet, A Little Bit Tart: Balsamic Vinegar Adds Sass to Classic Recipes]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/DSTRUWIKQYA/a-little-bit-sweet-a-little-bit-tart-balsamic-vinegar-adds-sass-to-classic-recipes http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/1627/a-little-bit-sweet-a-little-bit-tart-balsamic-vinegar-adds-sass-to-classic-recipes Throughout culinary history there have arisen many great pairings: salt and pepper, chocolate and peanut butter, chips and salsa. But there exists one often overlooked pair that I simply could not do without. With their complimentary coloring, silky textures and subtle bite, olive oil and balsamic vinegar are the.... Read More!
]]> Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0500 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/1627/a-little-bit-sweet-a-little-bit-tart-balsamic-vinegar-adds-sass-to-classic-recipes <![CDATA[Butter Really Does Make It All Better]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/3g8iV5u1zJ0/butter-really-does-make-it-all-better http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/1513/butter-really-does-make-it-all-better The Kitchen Crew and I recently had the sweet fortune of whipping up Laura Davis' recipe for Kentucky Butter Cake. I freely admit to having a soft spot in my heart for Kentucky, butter AND cake, so we had great expectations for this one. Well,.... Read More!
]]> Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0500 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/1513/butter-really-does-make-it-all-better <![CDATA[Desserts Shape Up to Be Extra Special]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/48QL64Q_DXc/desserts-shape-up-to-be-extra-special http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/1407/desserts-shape-up-to-be-extra-special Doesn't everything just seem to taste better when it's baked in a pretty little Bundt pan? To me, there's nothing more festive than a table full of delectable sweets. And the crowning jewel always seems to be a moist Bundt cake, filled with love... and covered in.... Read More!
]]> Tue, 17 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0500 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/1407/desserts-shape-up-to-be-extra-special <![CDATA[An Abundance of Zucchini... Recipes!]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/B3yJnIcIDqQ/an-abundance-of-zucchini-recipes http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/1330/an-abundance-of-zucchini-recipes It never fails; this time each year the Just A Pinch Kitchen Crew and I begin getting e-mails from green-thumbed folks around the country asking for ideas about what they can do with the abundance of zucchini sprouting from the garden. Jump up and down for joy, I.... Read More!
]]> Tue, 10 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0500 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/1330/an-abundance-of-zucchini-recipes <![CDATA[Heavenly Hamburgers Fresh Off the Grill]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/lPGVHknMOoI/heavenly-hamburgers-fresh-off-the-grill http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/1255/heavenly-hamburgers-fresh-off-the-grill Hamburgers are a summertime staple for my family. And while they're certainly good all year 'round, there's just nothing like a hot, juicy burger straight off an outdoor grill. Am I right? In my quest for the perfect burger, I usually start with a good coating of.... Read More!
]]> Tue, 03 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0500 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/1255/heavenly-hamburgers-fresh-off-the-grill <![CDATA[Blue Ribbon Showcase Sweet Treat for All]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/sd2LGXgncwA/blue-ribbon-showcase-sweet-treat-for-all http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/1192/blue-ribbon-showcase-sweet-treat-for-all Oh, what a delicious time we had at the second Just A Pinch Blue Ribbon Showcase! An enthusiastic crowd joined me and the Kitchen Crew in welcoming Springtime Cake Contest winner Jane Freed and her husband Bud to the Viking Culinary Center, home of the Blue.... Read More!
]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0500 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/1192/blue-ribbon-showcase-sweet-treat-for-all <![CDATA[Fresh Herbs Pack Powerful Summertime Punch]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/cOa8NYcKmQw/fresh-herbs-pack-powerful-summertime-punch http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/1144/fresh-herbs-pack-powerful-summertime-punch Summer’s beautiful bounty is upon us… now what to do with it all?! My herb garden is overflowing, and I’m constantly on the hunt for nifty new ways to make use of all these green goodies. Often the unsung heroes of the kitchen, I love to use.... Read More!
]]> Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0500 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/1144/fresh-herbs-pack-powerful-summertime-punch <![CDATA[Roasting Garlic Adds New Flavor to Old Favorites]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/Lfh7RYzFdq4/roasting-garlic-adds-new-flavor-to-old-favorites http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/964/roasting-garlic-adds-new-flavor-to-old-favorites Want to turn an old favorite on its ear? Try roasting some garlic! Roasted garlic has a sweeter, milder flavor than the unroasted sort and can be used in any number of ways. I first tasted roasted garlic served on a little baguette in a restaurant. .... Read More!
]]> Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0500 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/964/roasting-garlic-adds-new-flavor-to-old-favorites <![CDATA[Kid-Friendly Cooking for a Memorable Summer]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/-sw37mzkEJA/kid-friendly-cooking-for-a-memorable-summer http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/1052/kid-friendly-cooking-for-a-memorable-summer Kid-friendly, fun treats can turn those long summer days into fond family memories... filled with good things to eat! Member Maven Argyle has started a Discussion Group especially for these kid-friendly cooking ideas and there has been no shortage of conversation! Carla Skiles of Greeley, KS got us.... Read More!
]]> Tue, 06 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0500 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/1052/kid-friendly-cooking-for-a-memorable-summer <![CDATA[Summer Means Getting Social with Ice Cream]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/E3ShWfPx6gs/summer-means-getting-social-with-ice-cream http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/963/summer-means-getting-social-with-ice-cream Thinking back to my memories of Fourth of July, I recall the bicycles decorated with streamers, the smell of hot dogs and hamburgers sizzling on the grill, the blankets laid out on the lawn mid-morning for fireworks that wouldn't start until dusk. But strangely, one of my clearest.... Read More!
]]> Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0500 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/963/summer-means-getting-social-with-ice-cream <![CDATA[Test Kitchen is Heating Up with Hot New Salsa Recipes]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/QVKnFj9voi4/test-kitchen-is-heating-up-with-hot-new-salsa-recipes http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/1026/test-kitchen-is-heating-up-with-hot-new-salsa-recipes Things sure have been getting spicy around here lately! The Test Kitchen has been heating up... and not just because of the temps outside. We've been prepping and testing some delicious salsa recipes that you members have been posting, and I think it's safe to say that.... Read More!
]]> Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0500 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/1026/test-kitchen-is-heating-up-with-hot-new-salsa-recipes <![CDATA[What's A Grill to Do? So Many Recipes, So Little Time]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/xTv06F_NAB8/whats-a-grill-to-do-so-many-recipes-so-little-time http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/967/whats-a-grill-to-do-so-many-recipes-so-little-time Helloooooo, summer! Oh, how I've missed you so. The cozy fires and walks in the snow were charming and all, but these wet boots are messing up the hallway and my garden tools are gathering dust. I hereby declare it summer... and time to grill! Chip "Danger:.... Read More!
]]> Tue, 15 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0500 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/967/whats-a-grill-to-do-so-many-recipes-so-little-time <![CDATA[Jane Louise of Clarkston, MI Wins Cake Contest!]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/_ME2gm3uR-c/jane-louise-of-clarkston-mi-wins-cake-contest http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/969/jane-louise-of-clarkston-mi-wins-cake-contest After weeks of mixing, flouring, icing and TASTING (mmm...) the Kitchen Crew and I are proud to announce Jane Louise's Great Spring Rhubarb Coffee Cake as the Grand Prize winner of our Springtime Cake Contest! We were overwhelmed by the number of entries we received for this.... Read More!
]]> Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0500 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/969/jane-louise-of-clarkston-mi-wins-cake-contest <![CDATA[Flat Recipes Don't Fall Short on Inspiration]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/TeN6LVWiKZ4/flat-recipes-dont-fall-short-on-inspiration http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/889/flat-recipes-dont-fall-short-on-inspiration What's more all-American than apple pie? Pizza! Well, ok, maybe that's debatable, but there are some mighty crafty folks out there making delicious, thrifty dishes that are big on flavor... and short on stature. Flat foods can be a fun way to make use of an.... Read More!
]]> Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0500 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/889/flat-recipes-dont-fall-short-on-inspiration <![CDATA[Freshen Up Spices for Maximum Flavor]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/gW-tMwcm9qs/freshen-up-spices-for-maximum-flavor http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/908/freshen-up-spices-for-maximum-flavor Winter clothes stashed for the season? Check. Floors mopped and vacuumed? Check. Dust, dust and dust some more? Check, check and check! Spices refreshed? Um... no. I fancy myself a bit of a Spring-cleaning pro, but it sure was news to me that my.... Read More!
]]> Tue, 25 May 2010 00:00:00 -0500 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/908/freshen-up-spices-for-maximum-flavor <![CDATA[Surprising Ingredients Add Unexpected Twist to Fruits of Your Labor]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/NkwskKMZ2qk/surprising-ingredients-add-unexpected-twist-to-fruits-of-your-labor http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/879/surprising-ingredients-add-unexpected-twist-to-fruits-of-your-labor We all know that an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but did you know that onion and pear make for delicious fare? Ok, ok, so my poetry skills may need a little polishing up, but the fact remains: fruit is popping up in the tastiest, most.... Read More!
]]> Tue, 18 May 2010 00:00:00 -0500 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/879/surprising-ingredients-add-unexpected-twist-to-fruits-of-your-labor <![CDATA[The Daily Grind Never Tasted So Good]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/u8l-E5MLeVE/the-daily-grind-never-tasted-so-good http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/833/the-daily-grind-never-tasted-so-good Up until very recently the extent of my experience with a mortar and pestle involved dipping a tortilla chip down into the mortar to procure another bite of guacamole! However, thanks to member Chip Burrus of Glen Dale, WV, my kitchen has been opened up to the wonderful.... Read More!
]]> Tue, 11 May 2010 00:00:00 -0500 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/833/the-daily-grind-never-tasted-so-good <![CDATA[Dear Onion, I'm Done Crying Over You.]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/RaBkiC8nMaY/dear-onion-im-done-crying-over-you http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/792/dear-onion-im-done-crying-over-you Over the years, a burnt steak or fallen soufflé have been known to cause a tear or two in my kitchen. Nothing gets my waterworks flowing more often, though, than the pesky (but oh-so-tasty) onion. The eye-irritating enzyme released by onions is concentrated right in the onion's core. .... Read More!
]]> Tue, 04 May 2010 00:00:00 -0500 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/792/dear-onion-im-done-crying-over-you <![CDATA[Friends and Flavors Shine at First Blue Ribbon Showcase]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/4489MGiwe9Y/friends-and-flavors-shine-at-first-blue-ribbon-showcase http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/756/friends-and-flavors-shine-at-first-blue-ribbon-showcase Whew, what a whirlwind week! As storms blew through Tennessee, so did sunny Jan Mullikin, the delightful winner of the Just A Pinch Savory Soup Spectacular. Jan and her lovely daughter Hope were guests of honor at the very first Just A Pinch Blue Ribbon.... Read More!
]]> Tue, 27 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0500 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/756/friends-and-flavors-shine-at-first-blue-ribbon-showcase <![CDATA[Potato Ricer Earns Spot in Gadget Hall of Fame]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/xIRyKIgROtk/potato-ricer-earns-spot-in-gadget-hall-of-fame http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/722/potato-ricer-earns-spot-in-gadget-hall-of-fame This week's edition of the Notebook falls into the "Who Knew" category of kitchen gadgetry. I am constantly learning new tricks of the trade from you all, and a new favorite involves this little gadget: the potato ricer! Something of a cross between an over-sided garlic press.... Read More!
]]> Tue, 20 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0500 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/722/potato-ricer-earns-spot-in-gadget-hall-of-fame <![CDATA[Kids Find Ways to Get in on Kitchen Fun]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/9GHWpo7CDeM/kids-find-ways-to-get-in-on-kitchen-fun http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/684/kids-find-ways-to-get-in-on-kitchen-fun As some of you may know, my little grandson Connor is an honorary member of the Just A Pinch Kitchen Crew. Like his grandma, he has a passion for cooking... and for eating! He has helped me out in the kitchen on more than one occasion, and.... Read More!
]]> Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0500 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/684/kids-find-ways-to-get-in-on-kitchen-fun <![CDATA[Lemons Brighten Your Spring Menu]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/Zavq1vTdgII/lemons-brighten-your-spring-menu http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/650/lemons-brighten-your-spring-menu Sure, we may still be in the infant days of Spring, but I just can't help jumping feet-first into the spirit of the season! And nothing says warm weather to me more than the lively, crisp taste of lemon. And I don't mean plain old lemonade either.... Read More!
]]> Tue, 06 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0500 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/650/lemons-brighten-your-spring-menu <![CDATA[Cracking the Secret to Perfect Eggs]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/dcExG78Gx4M/cracking-the-secret-to-perfect-eggs http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/610/cracking-the-secret-to-perfect-eggs This time of year eggs seem to be everywhere! If I'm not whipping up a batch of scrambled eggs for the morning rush, then I'm coaxing them into the form of the perfect Sunday Brunch quiche. And if your family is anything like mine, you take your.... Read More!
]]> Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/610/cracking-the-secret-to-perfect-eggs <![CDATA[Sweeten Your Day with a Touch of Honey]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/EXCFKgTrP14/sweeten-your-day-with-a-touch-of-honey http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/561/sweeten-your-day-with-a-touch-of-honey Aspartame, saccharin, high fructose corn syrup, sucralose, stevia, refined sugar.... What's a sweet, healthy gal to do?! I've got a hankering for a natural sweet-tooth satisfier that doesn't pack on the guilt. Who's with me? Enter: Honey. That's right, that little plastic bear sitting on your grandma's.... Read More!
]]> Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/561/sweeten-your-day-with-a-touch-of-honey <![CDATA[April 24th Blue Ribbon Showcase Promises Winning Combination]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/BoFMBlSeOqY/april-24th-blue-ribbon-showcase-promises-winning-combination http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/536/april-24th-blue-ribbon-showcase-promises-winning-combination Last week I had the pleasure of announcing Jan Mullikin's Cream of Roasted Red Pepper Chicken Soup as the winning entry in our Just A Pinch Savory Soup Spectacular Contest. What you may have missed, however, is that Jan's prize package includes a trip to Nashville.... Read More!
]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/536/april-24th-blue-ribbon-showcase-promises-winning-combination <![CDATA[Jan Mullikin of Union, KY Wins Just A Pinch Contest with Roasted Red Pepper Soup!]]> http://feeds.justapinch.com/~r/JanetsNotebookFromJustAPinchRecipeClub/~3/S29fYWZvstk/jan-mullikin-of-union-ky-wins-just-a-pinch-contest-with-roasted-red-pepper-soup http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/502/jan-mullikin-of-union-ky-wins-just-a-pinch-contest-with-roasted-red-pepper-soup We've boiled, we've simmered, we've done a LOT of tasting... and now the Kitchen Crew and I are proud to announce the winner of the Just A Pinch Savory Soup Spectacular Contest! Drum roll, please.... Congratulations to JAN MULLIKIN of Union, KY! Her creative Cream of Roasted Red.... Read More!
]]> Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0600 Recipes Family Fare Cooking Food and Drink Menus Kitchen Tips http://www.justapinch.com/kitchen/notebook/read/502/jan-mullikin-of-union-ky-wins-just-a-pinch-contest-with-roasted-red-pepper-soup