http://kitchenlife.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Kitchen Life en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2010 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:48:49 GMT 2010-02-09T22:48:49Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2010 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978036126&grpId=3659174697249691&nav=Groupspace I made these on Friday to bring to a friends house. My friends hubby is pre-diabetic and trying to keep his glycemic index fairly low. I've been using agave nectar for quite awhile and finally had a chance . . . Mon, 08 Feb 2010 03:22:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978036126&grpId=3659174697249691&nav=Groupspace Risa G. 2010-02-08T03:22:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978036124&grpId=3659174697249691&nav=Groupspace This was tonight's dinner. I set the crockpot and left for 3 hours and came back to the best smelling kitchen! OMG. The original recipe called for cooking this in a large dutch oven. I browned the meat . . . Mon, 08 Feb 2010 03:19:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978036124&grpId=3659174697249691&nav=Groupspace Risa G. 2010-02-08T03:19:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978033266&grpId=3659174697249691&nav=Groupspace I adapted this from a Pampered Chef Stoneware cookbook. I used homemade pizza dough and some Steak-Umm's instead of roast beef. These were really good.  A real winner and perfect for Super Bowl Sunday. . . . Sat, 06 Feb 2010 03:47:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978033266&grpId=3659174697249691&nav=Groupspace Risa G. 2010-02-06T03:47:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978033255&grpId=3659174697249691&nav=Groupspace I had some ground bison defrosted for tonights dinner. I already had planned to make meatloaf patties but I wanted to do something a bit different. I was online and was at Rachael Ray's website and . . . Sat, 06 Feb 2010 03:45:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978033255&grpId=3659174697249691&nav=Groupspace Risa G. 2010-02-06T03:45:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978029712&grpId=3659174697249691&nav=Groupspace This was really good. Use the best salmon you can get your hands on - for me that means wild salmon - either from Washington State, Oregon OR Alaska. I used Coho Salmon and it was sooo good. Grilled . . . Thu, 04 Feb 2010 03:43:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978029712&grpId=3659174697249691&nav=Groupspace Risa G. 2010-02-04T03:43:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978029709&grpId=3659174697249691&nav=Groupspace This was really good and so easy to put together. Veggie Wheels 1 medium low fat flour tortilla (about 110 calories and at least 6g fiber) 1/4 cup red bell peppers, chopped 1/2 cup fresh spinach leaves, . . . Thu, 04 Feb 2010 03:41:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978029709&grpId=3659174697249691&nav=Groupspace Risa G. 2010-02-04T03:41:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978029706&grpId=3659174697249691&nav=Groupspace This was this mornings breakfast and it was quite good. Snazzy Spanish Omelette Omelette: 2/3 cup fat free egg substitute 1/2 cup baked sweet potato* 2 tbsp diced onion 1/8 tsp salt pinch baking powder . . . Thu, 04 Feb 2010 03:39:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978029706&grpId=3659174697249691&nav=Groupspace Risa G. 2010-02-04T03:39:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978026034&grpId=3659174697249691&nav=Groupspace I adapted this from Faith Willinger's Red, White & Green book. Wild Greens Risotto 1/2 lb wild greens* 4 scallions, chopped** 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, or 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, . . . Tue, 02 Feb 2010 01:44:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978026034&grpId=3659174697249691&nav=Groupspace Risa G. 2010-02-02T01:44:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978026030&grpId=3659174697249691&nav=Groupspace these were really good and so easy to put together. We all loved them. I made a double batch. Hungry Girl Buttermilk "Fried" Chicken Fingers 1/3 cup reduced fat buttermilk 1/8 tsp smoked paprika* . . . Tue, 02 Feb 2010 01:42:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978026030&grpId=3659174697249691&nav=Groupspace Risa G. 2010-02-02T01:42:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978026025&grpId=3659174697249691&nav=Groupspace I was watching a local show the other day "LX New York" which comes on after Ellen DeGeneres' show in the NY/NJ area and Sunny Anderson of the Food Network was on. She demo-ed a meat with blackberry sauce . . . Tue, 02 Feb 2010 01:40:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978026025&grpId=3659174697249691&nav=Groupspace Risa G. 2010-02-02T01:40:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978018797&grpId=3659174697249691&nav=Groupspace Real Tandoori dishes are made in a pit (the Tandoor) and cooked over some type of coals OR wood, but I am not Indian and do not own one, or anything similar at this time of year. I took the flavors of . . . Thu, 28 Jan 2010 02:34:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978018797&grpId=3659174697249691&nav=Groupspace Risa G. 2010-01-28T02:34:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978018257&grpId=3659174697249691&nav=Groupspace I am loving this Cook This, Not That! book! It is giving me so many great ideas. I am playing around with the recipes a lot. I didn't play too much with this recipe as there are very few ingredients. . . . Wed, 27 Jan 2010 20:50:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978018257&grpId=3659174697249691&nav=Groupspace Risa G. 2010-01-27T20:50:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978016569&grpId=3659174697249691&nav=Groupspace This was excellent. I made a Cacciatore into a Mexicano by making an enchilada sauce and omitting the olives and red pepper flakes. Everyone loved it. Pollo Mexicano 2 tbsp olive oil 8 boneless skinless . . . Wed, 27 Jan 2010 03:43:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978016569&grpId=3659174697249691&nav=Groupspace Risa G. 2010-01-27T03:43:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978012540&grpId=3659174697249691&nav=Groupspace I made this last weekend for my son's karate school brunch. I loved it. It was so good and so easy to make. I omitted the pecans as a lot of kids are allergic to nuts (just like my son) and the teacher . . . Mon, 25 Jan 2010 03:44:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978012540&grpId=3659174697249691&nav=Groupspace Risa G. 2010-01-25T03:44:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978012512&grpId=3659174697249691&nav=Groupspace I adapted this from Rocco DiSpirito's book Real Life Recipes . I pureed the tomatoes down and made a sauce with them. We all loved the flavors. This was quick to make and very easy to put together. I . . . Mon, 25 Jan 2010 03:22:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978012512&grpId=3659174697249691&nav=Groupspace Risa G. 2010-01-25T03:22:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978012509&grpId=3659174697249691&nav=Groupspace Another great idea from Lisa Lillian aka Hungry Girl. The original called for cooked chicken. I had some cooked pork and it came out just great. Mmmm... Pork Fajita Egg Mug 1/4 cup red bell pepper, . . . Mon, 25 Jan 2010 03:20:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978012509&grpId=3659174697249691&nav=Groupspace Risa G. 2010-01-25T03:20:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978012505&grpId=3659174697249691&nav=Groupspace I took this recipe off the Food Network website awhile back. It is not in the Good Eats: The Early Years book. Good Eats Chocolate Waffles 7 oz all purpose flour, approx 1-1/2 cups 1.75 oz sugar, . . . Mon, 25 Jan 2010 03:18:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978012505&grpId=3659174697249691&nav=Groupspace Risa G. 2010-01-25T03:18:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978007392&grpId=3659174697249691&nav=Groupspace I made this this morning for breakfast. It was outstanding. So much lower in fat and calories than a normal Eggs Benedict. Yummy. 1/2 Thomas' Light Multi Grain English Muffin 1 large egg 1 slice lean . . . Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:47:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978007392&grpId=3659174697249691&nav=Groupspace Risa G. 2010-01-22T00:47:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978005329&grpId=3659174697249691&nav=Groupspace This is from Hungry Girl's first book (the green one). This is so easy to put together on a crazy day and gives you the feeling like you are eating a fast food burger. I used an Arnold Sandwich Thin for . . . Wed, 20 Jan 2010 21:08:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978005329&grpId=3659174697249691&nav=Groupspace Risa G. 2010-01-20T21:08:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978005270&grpId=3659174697249691&nav=Groupspace This was lunch the other day and boy was it good. I adapted it by NOT marinating the steak in the Diet Coke and just using pre-cooked beef I had from the other night (a leftover). This was excellent. . . . Wed, 20 Jan 2010 20:43:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978005270&grpId=3659174697249691&nav=Groupspace Risa G. 2010-01-20T20:43:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978005265&grpId=3659174697249691&nav=Groupspace Continuing with my Hungry Girl plan for dropping the last 8 lb and keeping it off - I made this for brunch today (not breakfast OR lunch, just brunch) - "Bring on the Breakfast Pizza" - that is what . . . Wed, 20 Jan 2010 20:36:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978005265&grpId=3659174697249691&nav=Groupspace Risa G. 2010-01-20T20:36:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977993482&grpId=3659174697249691&nav=Groupspace This was dinner for me tonight (my family had leftover baked ziti with kale and ground beef). This was pretty good. I added some pesto sauce to the mixture (1 tsp which came to an extra 80 calories). . . . Thu, 14 Jan 2010 03:21:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977993482&grpId=3659174697249691&nav=Groupspace Risa G. 2010-01-14T03:21:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977991259&grpId=3659174697249691&nav=Groupspace This was sooo delicious. Make sure to blend it for the 30-45 seconds so it thickens a bit and the chocolate chips break up a bit. Otherwise they get stuck in the straw! Frozen Fudge Chip Freeze 1-25 . . . Tue, 12 Jan 2010 23:23:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977991259&grpId=3659174697249691&nav=Groupspace Risa G. 2010-01-12T23:23:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977991255&grpId=3659174697249691&nav=Groupspace Another recipe adapted from Hungry Girl Lisa Lillian. Go Greek Chicken Salad 6 oz cooked skinned lean chicken breast, roughly chopped 1/2 cup chopped cucumber 1/3 cup grape tomatoes, quartered 1/4 . . . Tue, 12 Jan 2010 23:22:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977991255&grpId=3659174697249691&nav=Groupspace Risa G. 2010-01-12T23:22:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977989558&grpId=3659174697249691&nav=Groupspace I saw this originally in the December issue of Taste of Home Magazine. I adapted it, see my notes. I forgot to add the nutritional breakdown, which I will post tomorrow. Pie Caramba! Mexican Pizza . . . Tue, 12 Jan 2010 03:54:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977989558&grpId=3659174697249691&nav=Groupspace Risa G. 2010-01-12T03:54:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977988965&grpId=3659174697249691&nav=Groupspace Another Hungry Girl recipe, this one from her first book - the green one. I was originally going to make Mexi-tato but realized I didn't have the right kind of potatoes in the house and my oven was on . . . Mon, 11 Jan 2010 21:14:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977988965&grpId=3659174697249691&nav=Groupspace Risa G. 2010-01-11T21:14:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977988961&grpId=3659174697249691&nav=Groupspace A few days ago, I got another great email from Hungry Girl - this time another one about Egg Mugs. I had heard of these before but hadn't tried them yet. She has had several emails about them - she has . . . Mon, 11 Jan 2010 21:11:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977988961&grpId=3659174697249691&nav=Groupspace Risa G. 2010-01-11T21:11:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977987474&grpId=3659174697249691&nav=Groupspace I adapted this from Jamie Oliver's Jamie's Food Revolution . For this you must make the Jalfrezi paste previous to the cooking. I made it an hour or so before and set it aside. This was really flavorful. . . . Mon, 11 Jan 2010 02:37:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977987474&grpId=3659174697249691&nav=Groupspace Risa G. 2010-01-11T02:37:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977984625&grpId=3659174697249691&nav=Groupspace I adapted this recipe from one of  my favorite books - The New York Cookbook by Molly O'Neill. Originally it was just supposed to be a red sauce with some prosciutto in it but I had defrosted some . . . Sat, 09 Jan 2010 02:11:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977984625&grpId=3659174697249691&nav=Groupspace Risa G. 2010-01-09T02:11:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977982756&grpId=3659174697249691&nav=Groupspace This was what I made for dinner tonight. I thought it was too mild in flavor, it could've used some garam masala, or some other seasonings such as cumin and coriander. If you like mild, this is the curry . . . Fri, 08 Jan 2010 03:15:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977982756&grpId=3659174697249691&nav=Groupspace Risa G. 2010-01-08T03:15:05Z