tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364444912523047052024-03-21T20:42:30.296-07:00CJ's KitchenPlease join me in my kitchen for cooking, baking, recipe sharing and more!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14514017282583429768noreply@blogger.comBlogger101125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-736444491252304705.post-63082337044470679802017-02-08T09:30:00.000-08:002017-02-08T09:30:01.978-08:00Quick Fix: Fritatta
Frittatas are one of our favorite, go-to's for a quick, satisfying meal with very little fuss. To call this a Frittata is a bit of a misnomer since, technically speaking, a frittata is started on the stove top and finished in the oven. Quiche doesn't really fit either, since quiches have a custard filling that typically includes cream, half-n-half or milk. Baked Omelette Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14514017282583429768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-736444491252304705.post-40503303297279659212016-12-28T21:18:00.002-08:002016-12-28T21:18:27.461-08:00Holiday Entertaining: Appetizers
Whatever you celebrate and wherever you are, I hope the holiday season has been filled thus far with peace, love, joy & great food!
Today, I posted a video about how to make 3 appetizers that we really enjoy here in our house (see the link a bit farther into the post): Taco Bites (which I have long promised to share a recipe for), Pesto-Parmesan Crostini & Sausage Rolls. The latter Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14514017282583429768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-736444491252304705.post-60366318911729842462016-12-21T09:30:00.000-08:002016-12-21T09:30:18.095-08:00Egg-in-a-Hole Grilled Cheese with Bacon
I first experience egg-in-a-hole when by best friend made it for me for breakfast one day while I was visiting her in Vegas. I don't know how it is that I had never had it before, but I fell in love with it on the spot. For some reason though, I never really made it myself until recently. Then, when I was snowed in this weekend, I came up with this Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14514017282583429768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-736444491252304705.post-83037955991743643872016-12-14T09:30:00.000-08:002016-12-14T09:30:14.982-08:00Egg Bread
Well, it has been cold and snowy here in the foothills of the cascade mountains. Here at our house, we had a foot of snow dumped on us Friday! In an effort to help keep us warm (and knowing we wouldn't be going to the store any time soon), I made Egg Bread for us to enjoy this weekend. I took a little help from my bread machine and I followed a recipe from Best Bread Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14514017282583429768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-736444491252304705.post-13613108686648105252016-10-26T09:30:00.000-07:002016-10-26T09:30:19.821-07:00Cookie of the Month: Chocolate Monster Cookies
How cute are these Chocolate Monster Cookies? It's cookie of the month time again and I just couldn't resist making these when I found them on Pinterest!
I started with the concept from these halloween double chocolate monster cookies that I found on Pinterest. I wasn't wild about the recipe - I really wanted something closer to my tried and true Chocolate Chip recipe, Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14514017282583429768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-736444491252304705.post-61497993770028230272016-10-19T09:30:00.000-07:002016-10-19T16:49:18.893-07:00Quick Fix: White Chicken Chili
I can't believe I didn't post this recipe years ago, it's one of our absolute favorite, go-to soups. I've made it twice this week alone. It's ideal for a quick dinner one a week night and it's equally great for casual entertaining.
This White Chicken Chili has a slight kick to it and is full of the flavors I love - I include plenty of smokey cumin, coriander, chili powder and limeAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14514017282583429768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-736444491252304705.post-22389171901482050632016-09-28T09:30:00.000-07:002016-09-28T09:30:24.916-07:00Cookie of the Month: Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip
I just shipped another dozen plus cookies out for the Cookie of the Month winner. Since it's officially Fall now and since school just started, Peanut Butter Cookies of some variety seemed appropriate. When it comes to cookies, my husband always wants chocolate involved and these Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies really fit the bill. I used milk chocolate chips to give them that Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14514017282583429768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-736444491252304705.post-24796752769451591822016-08-31T09:30:00.000-07:002016-08-31T09:30:33.857-07:00Cookie of the Month: Lemon Crisps
Have I told you that I work for a non-profit? Well, I do and, like a lot of non-profits, one of the things we do a lot of is fundraising. Just since April, we have already put on one luncheon, two bike rides and two walks - and we have 8 walks to go before our event season will be over. For this year's bike ride in my neck of the woods, my coworkers approached me about offering Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14514017282583429768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-736444491252304705.post-43168301772972576342016-08-24T09:30:00.000-07:002016-08-24T09:30:27.549-07:00Cheers: Cherry Limeade
Today, I'm introducing a new series for this blog and the CJ's-Kitchen YouTube channel I'm calling "Cheers". Ever since I first signed up on Pinterest, I've had a "Cheers" board and it's filled with recipes and images of beverages so I thought it was about time I started sharing some of my personal favorite beverages with you!
Cherry Limeade is a recent addition to my Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14514017282583429768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-736444491252304705.post-45384907626132102752016-08-17T20:55:00.000-07:002016-08-17T20:55:50.939-07:00Blog Update - Vacation Time
I hope you've been checking out my companion YouTube Channel CJ's-Kitchen and enjoying the videos there. I have lots of ideas and projects in the works, but before I kick those off, I'm taking off with my husband and my Dad to the beach to enjoy the annual Kite Festival and some much needed downtime.
There's a possibility that I might decide to vlog from the beach - maybe just beach Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14514017282583429768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-736444491252304705.post-24068312781390962292016-08-11T09:30:00.000-07:002016-08-11T09:30:16.033-07:00Throwback Thursday: Perfect Summer Meals
How has your summer been so far? Has it been treating you well? Ours has not been as warm as I would like, but it's still been pleasant. I always love being able to leave the doors and windows open at night, listen to the crickets and go barefoot.
Along with summer comes a preference for lighter, cooler and less intensive meals. We tend to eat a lot more salads, Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14514017282583429768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-736444491252304705.post-41406057403208906072016-08-05T21:06:00.002-07:002016-08-05T21:06:48.181-07:00CJ's-Kitchen YouTube Channel TrailerI finally managed to shoot and post a trailer for the YouTube Channel. Let me know what you think!
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14514017282583429768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-736444491252304705.post-50398225995416555172016-07-25T20:00:00.000-07:002016-07-25T20:00:36.515-07:00Haul: Traffic Hassles and Asian MarketSometimes traffic is such a nightmare your just better off getting off the road. Recently, I had just that situation and I decided to make the best of it by checking out an Asian Market that had been recommended to me. Here's a video of the haul that resulted:
Until next time, Ciao!
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14514017282583429768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-736444491252304705.post-85618201908025040282016-07-20T17:00:00.000-07:002016-07-20T17:00:03.630-07:00Lets Bake! Sourdough English Muffins
My sister gave me some sourdough starter back on Mother's Day and I have been having so much fun baking things with it. 4th of July weekend, my family came to stay with us and I/we made Sourdough Crackers (yes, crackers!) and these Sourdough English Muffins my sister has been making. YUM!
These muffins come together so easily and they turn out crispy on the outside,fluffy on the Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14514017282583429768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-736444491252304705.post-87214943472446759322016-07-16T16:28:00.001-07:002016-07-16T16:28:11.497-07:00Haul: Seafood CityThis has been a great, foodie week for me. I got to do not one, but two hauls! Unfortunately, I've had some technical difficulties with the first haul and now it may never get posted. Fortunately, the second haul went just fine and it's all ready to share with you!
Please let me know if there are ethnic stores you'd like me to check out. I'd love to hear about your Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14514017282583429768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-736444491252304705.post-28795635069105554992016-07-14T19:04:00.000-07:002016-07-14T19:04:05.833-07:00Casual Enteraining: Ice Cream Sandwiches
I hope you all had a fabulous 4th of July holiday! My family spent the whole weekend at our house so we had a house full and I feel like we did nothing but cook, eat, clean up and start all over again. It's not entirely true, but not too far off the mark either.
These Ice Cream Sandwiches really hit the spot. You can't beat ice cream for cooling you off in the summer! Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14514017282583429768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-736444491252304705.post-31110853230023237482016-06-25T17:00:00.000-07:002016-06-25T17:00:10.280-07:00Cost Plus Haul #2 and Tasting
I couldn't resist, I went back to Cost Plus World Market and picked up a bunch more goodies to try. This time around, I decide to combine the Haul with a Tasting video too. I hope you enjoy it!
Please do let me know which stores you find irresistible - whether it's for new snacks and new foods to try, favorite beverages, or great stuff for your kitchen (or home), I'd love Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14514017282583429768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-736444491252304705.post-88570353876149843442016-06-22T09:30:00.000-07:002016-06-22T09:30:04.309-07:00Quick Fix: Queso Fundido
I made this version of Queso Fundido on May 4. Yep, I was a day early, I just couldn't seem to get my Cinco de Mayo on soon enough, so I made Tex Mex at home a couple nights in a row!
I posted pictures of the finished and garnished Queso Fundido online and received a couple of requests for a video, so here it is, request honored:
This version is a bit different than the one I Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14514017282583429768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-736444491252304705.post-26834069544101666262016-06-18T17:30:00.000-07:002016-06-18T17:30:05.282-07:00Cost Plus World Market Snack Haul Follow Up
Hi guys! I posted a video of my favorite snacks from the Cost Plus World Market Snack Haul.
Is there a store where you like to shop for snacks or interesting foods? Please share your thoughts, suggestions and recommendations in the comments - I always love to hear from you!
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14514017282583429768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-736444491252304705.post-27382058424928597072016-06-15T09:30:00.000-07:002016-06-15T09:30:08.305-07:00Gourmet at Home: Olive Tapenade
We love olives. We do. Because we love olives we almost always have a variety of them on hand in the fridge. Recently, I was checking out the specialty items in the deli at my local grocery store and I noticed some Tapenade - it came in what might have been a 4 or 6 ounce jar - and they were charging $4.99 a jar! I was both appalled at the price and reminded how easy it Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14514017282583429768noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-736444491252304705.post-10157890433927724512016-06-11T12:47:00.000-07:002016-06-11T12:47:16.267-07:00Quick Fix: Spaghetti with Lemon Garlic Shrimp
Today's recipe is not only a Quick Fix, it's also what I call a Friday Night Fix - and it's one of my favorite things to make when I find myself home alone on a Friday night when Steven's playing poker with the guys. It's comforting, satisfying and super quick to make. It's great hot or cold too so it's a multi-seasonal dish. Grill the shrimp outdoors in the summer, if you Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14514017282583429768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-736444491252304705.post-63125249327457624122016-06-08T09:30:00.000-07:002016-06-08T09:30:11.568-07:00Gaming Food: Sourdough Crust Pizza
There's no question, Pizza is the number one go to food of Gamers everywhere. Whether it's Tabletop Role Playing Games, Video Games, Board Games or Poker, Pizza is King. Not only is pizza convenient, and (assuming you live within the delivery area) quick - it's actually pretty economical - each player can chip in a few bucks and enjoy some hot slices packed with protein and carbs Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14514017282583429768noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-736444491252304705.post-20738221119494831922016-06-01T09:30:00.000-07:002016-06-01T09:30:16.670-07:00Haul: Cost Plus World Market Snacks
Do you ever feel like you're in a rut, food-wise? I do. Even though I love food - a good variety of food and love to cook I have found lately that I am ready to try and experience new foods. Not just recipes for meals, but snacks too. I indulge several flavors and styles of chips and crackers, I love popcorn, all kinds of nuts and seeds and even though I mostly Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14514017282583429768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-736444491252304705.post-39589082867565817392016-05-28T09:30:00.000-07:002016-05-28T09:30:31.218-07:00Tips and Tricks: The Indian Grocer
This is my first post and video for my new series "Tips and Tricks". Today's tip is to explore your local ethnic grocery stores. Specifically, for this post, I'm going to talk about the Indian Grocer.
About 9 years ago, I was introduced to a local Indian Grocery Store. I was lucky enough to have a friend along who knew what was what and who acted as our personal guide. &Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14514017282583429768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-736444491252304705.post-83767660481066926602016-05-25T09:30:00.000-07:002016-05-25T09:31:01.720-07:00Tasting: Japanese Snack Pack
I have made no secret of the fact that I have been absolutely inspired by the YouTube Channel "EmmymadeinJapan" - and I submit as evidence, Article One Recipe Review: Gyoza. This post and companion video must then be submitted as Article Two, I suppose.
Not long after viewing Emmy's Gyoza video, I watched Emmy Eats a Japanese Snack Pack. Emmy has since made a least one Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14514017282583429768noreply@blogger.com0