Episode One of Video on the Go's 'Easy Cooking with Ev'
The inaugural episode of Video on the Go's new food show, "Easy Cooking with Ev," features Parsippany ShopRite dietitian Evelyn Minolfo offering lots of great ideas for holiday appetizers.
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Outdoor entertaining is so simple that even the host can enjoy the party.
Entertaining in summer appeals for many reasons. The weather is nice enough to host a larger group of friends and family, and with the 4th of July, you have another excuse to gather everyone for food and fun. Don't be intimidated by summer entertaining. Many dishes can be made ahead of time, and everyone enjoys bringing along their specialty--just ask! Here are a few ideas that I've shared either at barbeques we've hosted or when we've been invited guests. The key to enjoying the gathering is prepping as much as you can ahead of time. This will allow you to enjoy your friends and family rather than stressing out over making food. Start with some simple appetizers to greet your guests as they arrive. This will tide them over while they…
Gather up the kids to help you make a bunny cake the whole family will love.
Easter is Sunday and I already have my Easter lilies and tulips in the house. I bought some PAAS Easter Egg Dye for the hard boiled eggs, brought down the Easter baskets from the attic, and, this year, the kids will help me make an Easter Bunny cake. It’s easy and very satisfying once you’ve created the little fellow. Honestly, this bunny cake is so adorable; it’s hard to cut it up! All ingredients can be found at Pathmark. What you’ll need to make two bunnies: 1 box of yellow cake mix (water, eggs, oil) 1 container of white frosting 2 cups of shredded coconut Jelly beans Green food coloring Colored construction paper Directions: Heat oven to 350 degrees (325 for dark pans). Bake and cool cake as directed on the box for two 9-inch round …
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Banana bread is a perfect way to make use of those sad, brown bananas sitting on your counter.
Have you ever bought a bunch of bananas thinking that your family will eat them before the week is over, just to find them languishing on the counter turning brown because no one felt like having a banana that week? Once I introduced my oldest son to banana bread, I never worried about letting the bananas turn brown. In fact, I often buy extra just so that I can make a few loaves of bread to store in the freezer. Even if you can't get into the kitchen to bake right away, put those bananas in a freezer bag and freeze them until do you have time. When you are ready to use the bananas, let them thaw slightly and squeeze them right out of the peels. For my banana bread recipe below, I wanted to make it almost dessert-like so that it would …
9:33 pm on Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Thanks! Do give it a try... it's amazing when it's just cooled enough to slice! It's fantastic that you are already gettig your little one involved in cooking! There is definitely room for one more at the kitchen counter.... preparation will take a wee bit longer, but the time spent together and the lessons shared are well worth it! more ›
A bowl of gazpacho made with flavorful Jersey tomatoes is perfect for late summer.
If you have been to a local farmers market, you can't miss the gorgeous tomatoes in season right now. Going home with a bag full of juicy, red tomatoes is a given, but what to do with them? You could start simply by slicing the tomatoes and layering them with fresh mozzarella cheese slices. Top with a drizzle of olive oil and a chiffonade of fresh basil to create a simple caprese salad. I know some who prefer to keep things even simpler by slicing and adding nothing more than a sprinkle of salt before serving. My family looks forward to fresh tomatoes every summer so that we can enjoy batch after batch of gazpacho. This simple soup that originates from Spain consists of a variety of fresh vegetables and spices. It is served cold, and …
6:17 am on Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Danielle - it is something we really do look forward to every summer. If you try it, I'd love to hear how like it. Even my 9 year old loves it! more ›
Blending a few simple, easy-to-find ingredients results in a flavorful meal.
To impart flavor into meat, many swear by marinades. I have found that a really good dry rub will do the same as I shared a few weeks ago. Of course, a simple marinade will do wonders to tenderize a piece of meat or just to add another twist of flavor. You can always play around with the various ready-made marinades you will find in the grocery store. Most take no more than 30 minutes to do the trick. For those of us who don't mind spending a few minutes in the kitchen putting together our own marinades, there is a simple formula I found that can be used when creating using items from your own pantry: combining an acid, oil and seasonings. Acids are typically vinegars or citrus juices. They can help tenderize the meat. Oils can be …
9:21 am on Monday, July 18, 2011
Patsy - is the balsamic rosemary marinade recipe online? Ever tried the marinaded flank at Costco? It's something special with I believe shallots and lime and I'd be the ultimate hero forever at my house if I could replicate it. more ›
No need to marinate for hours before grilling, a flavorful rub can add big flavor in less time.
There was a request in comments last time for quick and easy marinades for grilling different types of meats. While I do plan to address that specific question next time, I'd like to suggest another way to impart wonderful flavor in a short amout of time—dry rubs. What is a dry rub? It is a combination of spices that are mixed together, then rubbed into the meat of your choice. I've used a few diferent rubs with great success, a favorite was from Costco that was already pre-mixed. One that we made last year and enjoyed many times was a rub we used on our smoked ribs - Memphis Dust from Meathead's blog (check it out for a lot of great advice on smoking and grilling). Now, don't be dissuaded by the amount of ingredients in the rub. The …
8:33 am on Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Good luck, Tom! Let me know how it turns out! more ›
Bring out the sweet, caramelized taste of vegetables—even cauliflower.
Patsy Kreitman will bring you ideas every other week on simple meals that you can make at home and enjoy with your family at The Kitchen Table. There seems to be a love/hate relationship with vegetables. In general, we love vegetables for the nutritional powerhouses that they are, but not necessarily the taste of them. It's often recommended to try different ways of preparing foods when you have picky eaters in the house (and that goes for children and adults). About a year ago, I discovered an incredible way to prepare cauliflower so that my family would all enjoy it. Roasting is a simple cooking method that brings out a sweet, caramelized flavor in vegetables. Add a bit of olive oil, salt and pepper and you can put it in the oven and …
8:21 am on Tuesday, May 10, 2011
I've tried it at 400 and at 450, but found that 425 works the best. Roasting at 400 takes much longer than my family is willing to wait for dinner on a weeknight and 450 blasts the flavor out of the veggies. Do give it a try and let me know how you like it! more ›
Pete
9:59 am on Wednesday, December 5, 2012
How about providing text recipes for these ? more ›