... Alison In the past I've even subsituted the cake recipe for a healthy Banana Bread recipe. Any cupcake will taste greate with a lot of icing on them. If...
This week's tool is a hand blender. If you don't already have one, this hand-held tool (which at first glance you may confuse with an electric toothbrush)...
Hi Alison and everyone, I am excited to invite a new friend of mine to cook with me. For those of us who haven't done this before, could you post a recipe or...
What's for dinner? That's the question that needs an answer to every day. There's no way around it. This puts many of us off, causing us to resort to boxed...
Skillet Asian Chicken This chicken dish has been a favorite with friends and family since I was a teenager. It's now a big hit with my own family and my ...
Golden Chicken Tenders It's the simplicity of this recipe that makes it so enticing. The tenders freeze & reheat well, making them a sure bet for the kid's ...
MMMM, that sounds good. To go with it is my Maple Soy salad dressing/marinade: 1/4 cup canola or veg. oil 1/4 cup maple syrup 1/8 cup rice vinegar 1/8 cup...
Ok...so family dinners aren't quite my specialty just yet - I usually cook for two, and don't have any "stand-bys" for when my parents come over (except...
alison, that sounds delicious, thanks! - i definately will try it! i have a quick question though - do the crushed garlic and ginger go in the pan with the oil...
here's a clarification on the skillet chicken recipe. the garlic and ginger get browned slightly in the pan with the oil. the chicken is then sauteed in the...
Hi Jane. You're in! I am so happy you'll be joining us. And, for anyone else who may be interested in participiating in the cookie exchange -- if this one...
Even though you've taken the plunge by joining the Cooking With Friends Club, some of you have expressed some concern about your own cooking ability. Well,...
depending on the date - I would like to participate...although december is tough for me - let me know what the date is and if there is room-- thanks Alison...
I am in the process of planning my Thanksgiving dinner menu. I would love to be able to prepare some dishes now and freeze them. But I have no idea what can...
Hi Carolyn, Some Thanksgiving items that freeze well are mashed potatoes (make them according to your taste) reheat in the oven or microwave adding a little...
Amy had some great tips. I've never tried freezing mashed or sweet potatoes -- but now I'll be sure to give it a try. Personally, I've had success freezing...
Thanks for the tips! Freezing foods will certainly be a stress reliever when the big day rolls around. As far as freezing pasta dishes like lasagna, is it...
Hi, I just joined this group - it's a great idea! Would anyone be interested in attending a Pampered Chef party? I moved here almost two years ago and I...
Hi Katie. Welcome to the group. I am sure that we can gather enough Cooking With Friends women to come to a Pampered Chef party-- I'm definitely in! I know...
Hi Montclair Members. I am excited to report that the amazing new Whole Foods Market has opened on Prospect Ave. in West Orange -- a 7 minute car ride from ...
Alison, Jackie and Kate, Thanks for inviting me to join this wonderful group. My name is Bhupinder Johar and like all of you cooking is my passion. I have been...
Hi Bhupinder. It is so great that you joined the Cooking With Friends Club. It is really nice to have a community of women to share cooking with. I know many...
Congratulations on this great idea Alison!! It's taken me a little longer than I had hoped to "jump in" here but I wanted to say "hello" and that I'm really...
Along the line with Alison's time saving tool the hand blender I have posted below a recipe for carrot soup, perfect for the cold weather. One of the reasons...