So easy and tasty! My grocery store never has everything I need, so I used jalapeno peppers instead of thai chilis and I skipped the celery leaves. It was flavorful and spicy and an interesting lunchtime alternative. Read more at www.adventuroustastes.com.

October 15, 2008

This recipe requires minimal effort and cleanup and is filled with a variety of veggies, so it's a great quick healthy dinner option.

I couldn't find oyster sauce so I had to use a pre-made stirfry sauce, but I otherwise followed this recipe. This is definitely a recipe you can play with by using additional veggies or sauces. Read more and see pictures of the final product at http://adventuroustastes.blogspot.com/2008/09/recipe-thai-chicken-curry.html

September 26, 2008

I made cupcakes and it yielded about 22. For cupcakes, you should cut the icing recipe in half and cook the cakes for only about 20 minutes. I loved the spicy icing (valle de sol chile stood in just fine for ancho). The cake part isn't the most exciting but the cinnamon went well with the icing. Read more and see pics at www.adventuroustastes.blogspot.com

August 25, 2008

The meatballs browned far too fast at medium-high and were near burning. Otherwise, the recipe actually turned out fine and was pretty tasty. It wasn't amazing, though, so not sure I'd cook it again any time soon. Read more about my cooking exploits at www.adventuroustastes.blogspot.com.

August 13, 2008

These have become a go-to dessert for me. So simple and decadent. The bitter chocolate is a perfect counterpoint to the sweet filling. Read about my experience serving this at a luncheon at http://adventuroustastes.blogspot.com/2008/07/adventures-in-entertaining-feeding.html

August 8, 2008

I've made this several times, and it's always a big hit. The bacon adds great flavor to the shrimp and beans. Plus, it's a fast, no-mess recipe. The dressing would be great on other salads, too. Check out what I have to say about it on www.adventuroustastes.blogspot.com

July 28, 2008

Delicious way to dress up a steak! The sauce was simple to make, and the shallots and mustard are a perfect complement to a good piece of steak. I didn't think the shallots needed 10 minutes to cook, and the sauce doesn't turn out a very aesthetically pleasing color, but I'll definitely be making this again! Read more about my cooking exploits at www.adventuroustastes.com.

July 22, 2008

Savory and decadent but requires minimal effort. These were a real treat and would make for an impressive appetizer for guests. Check out my food blog www.adventuroustastes.blogspot.com

July 22, 2008

Simple and delicious. With so much sugar, butter, and jam, how could it be bad? I had to improvise because I didn't have enough milk or half and half, so I ended up using 2 total cups of 2% milk, half and half, and heavy cream, and it still turned out moist and my guests had thirds! Read more about my blog adventuroustastes.blogspot.com!

July 20, 2008

Loved this recipe! The ingredients require very little prep, which is a major plus in my book. The cheese and raisins keep the meatloaf gooey and lighter than your mother's meatloaf, and the pinenuts provide a pleasant crunch. Leftovers were just as good the day after! Check out my food blog Adventurous Tastes . blogspot . com

July 20, 2008

These cheesecakes were simple to make and had a lighter taste than your typical cheesecake. You'd have to use more cookie than the recipe calls for to get it to look like the photo, but even my flatter ones still looked nicely layered. I write about my experience making them at my blogspot blog Adventurous Tastes.

July 14, 2008

Sweet, light and simple to make. It makes for a delightful summer lunch or appetizer.

July 13, 2008