• Appetizers,  Bread,  Cast Iron,  Dessert & Bakery,  My Kitchen

    Skillet Bread with Dip

    Nothing beats warm skillet bread with favorite dip right in the same pot. It can be an appetizer, a breakfast, an afternoon snack, or even a dinner. I like to use my usual pizza dough, add some herbs for extra flavor.  When dough is doubled in size, turn it onto lightly floured surface. Seperate them in 10-12 equal size portions. Keep on folding the dough inwards to create a ball with smooth top surface. Place each ball around the skillet. Cover with tea towel and let them rest again for 20 minutes. In the mean time, make the dip. Spinach and Artichoke Dip is a great option. In the picture,…

  • Appetizers,  Dessert & Bakery,  Main Entree,  My Kitchen,  Soup

    Thanksgiving 2018

    Thanksgiving Dinner 2018 Menu Butternut Squash Soup with Parmesan Croutons (Jamie Oliver) Crostini with Prosciutto, Brie, Apricot Jam and Candied Walnut Beef Wellington (Gordon Ramsey) Chipotle Smashed Sweet Potatoes (Alton Brown) Green Bean with Garlic and Bacon Chocolate Souffle with Creme Anglaise Holiday means getting together, feeding on happy foods and having lots of fun. To ease the stress on the day of the feast, think and prepare ahead is really important. First, decide on the main course. Then, determine on the sides that will complement the main course as well as the occasion. Thanksgiving dinner is traditionally a Turkey fest, but this year, we decided to have Beef Wellington,…

  • Appetizers,  Bread,  Dessert & Bakery,  My Kitchen

    Soft Pretzel Knots

    Soft Pretzel Knots Soft Pretzel is iconic in Pennsylvania. It even has its own holiday, National Pretzel Day, April 26. After the bagel endeavor, it’s now time to make Pretzels! I went fancy with the very first attempt. Well, they were a bit too fat, and turned into knots, LOL! Plain Bacon & Cheese Cut bacon into bits, roll bacon and shredded cheese into the dough. Herb & Cheese Roll Italian herb, Thymes, etc and shredded cheese into the dough. Sun-dried Tomatoes with Swiss Dice sun-dried tomatoes and Swiss cheese into small pieces, knead into the dough. Crab Cream Stuffed Mix crab meat with cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce, spring onion…