Available for the first time, QuickBites by Heather B. Thomas. Quick recipes for busy moms. Modern moms need a break. At sloCooking I write about ways to achieve balance. Balance at home in the kitchen, by providing tools for the modern mom to wing it while she cooks. I’ve found that so many modern moms…
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Easy Marinated Mushrooms
Marinated mushrooms are an easy appetizer to make. Below is my recipe that I have included in “recipe tree” mailings. Have you ever participated in one? Think chain letter, but instead of sending money, you’re sending a recipe to a few people and hope to get at least one back in return. Unfortunately I have…
Empanadas How I Love You
This is another recipe from my catering days. Guests love empanadas. And they want something different. Yes, our black bean empanada is still my favorite recipe, but this is a fabulous go-to for entertaining. These are best served hot from the oven. For other ideas check out the sloCooking archives: slocooking.blogspot.com. GROUND BEEF NATCHITOCHES EMPANADAS…
How to Keep Veggies Fresh
Tips Tuesday – How to Keep Veggies Fresh This tips Tuesday I bring you a way to keep veggies fresh in the fridge, line crisper drawer with paper towel. About At sloCooking my goal is to assist my readers with recipes, information and tips to help you have an easier time in the kitchen, especially…
Quick & Easy Bacon Wrapped Dates
Bacon wrapped dates are a crowd pleasing appetizer. They are fast and easy to make, and your guests will beg for more. You can never make enough – I promise. BACON WRAPPED DATES 35 dry dates, pitted (plan on a minimum of 5 pieces/person) 18 slices bacon – slice in half (1/2 slice per date)…
Strawberry Mango Salsa
So this isn’t the most seasonal of dishes. However, strawberry season just about HERE on the Central Coast! With that I’m sharing this recipe. Strawberry-mango salsa is a great appetizer that travels well too. Think about all the holidays & family gatherings this will be good for. I really like serving this with Terra chips….
How to Check Eggs for Freshness
Tips Tuesday – How to Check Eggs for Freshness This tips Tuesday is how to check eggs for freshness – place them in a cup of water. Fresh eggs sink – bad eggs float. About At sloCooking my goal is to assist my readers with recipes, information and tips to help you have an easier…
Goat Cheese Fritatta
This breakfast recipe can be made into a large dish or put into mini muffin pans for a hand held bite perfect for holiday gatherings. Over the years we had this in regular rotation for our catering customers. Everyone loved it and asked for it again and again. Unfortunately I can’t remember exactly where this…
Who Doesn’t Love Crab Cakes?
Who doesn’t love crab cakes? This appetizer is a go-to for the husband. He’s been known to whip up a batch of these when we have a lazy Sunday afternoon. You know we haven’t had many of those, but that has totally changed for 2017! I hope your family enjoys this recipe for crab cakes…