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April 01, 2008

Cookin' w./ Chris: Prevent Kitchen Fires

Match ImageMy parents recently forwarded an e-mail to me that included a video instructing viewers how to react if you ever have a grease fire in your kitchen.  I quickly realized that I had absolutely NO idea how to react if this ever happened to me and I was amazed just how disasterous the effect could be if I didn't know what to do.  I know this isn't a typical Cooking With Chris article but I encourage you to view this video so that you know exactly what do do if you are ever faced with this type of situation. 

 

 

 

 

 

Simply click on the image of the match above to watch the short video.

Posted by Christopher Swanson at 11:33 AM |

March 01, 2008

Cookin' w./ Chris: Spring Greens with Mustard-Chervil Vinaigrette

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Posted by Christopher Swanson at 09:44 AM |

February 01, 2008

Cookin' w./ Chris: Waldorfe Astoria Cake (Red Velvet Cake)

  • Red Velvet Cake1 1/2 Cups Sugar
  • 1/2 Cup Shortening
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 Cup Buttermilk
  • 2 1/4 Cake Flour
  • 2 teaspoons Cocoa
  • 1 teaspoon Vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 oz. Red Food Coloring

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Posted by Christopher Swanson at 03:46 PM |

January 01, 2008

Cooking w./ Chris: Spinach-Chicken Rolls

Spinach-Chicken Rolls4 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast Halves (about 1 1/4 lb. total)

1/2 of a10oz. package of Frozen, Chopped Spinach thawed and well drained

1/3 Cup of Low Fat Cottage Cheese, drained

4 oz Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese, Shredded (1 Cup)

1 1/2 Cups Light Spaghetti Sauce with Garlic & Herbs (half of a 26-oz jar)

2Tbsp. Tomatoe Paste

6 oz. dried multigrain or whoe wheat spaghetti, cooked according to package directions and drained (optional)

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Posted by Christopher Swanson at 01:06 AM |

December 01, 2007

Cooking With Chris - Virtual Cookie Exchange

Cookies PicIt wouldn’t be the Holiday Season without a spectacular selection of festive cookies to munch on. Host your own Cookie Exchange this year and save your time and energy for what really matters, reconnecting with friends and family. It’s a merry and practical way to ensure you have cookie tins loaded with fabulous homemade treats to share with loved ones.

Evolve Property Management is delighted to provide some handy resources to help you organize what is sure to become a favorite holiday tradition.   My good friend, David, who lives in Minnesotta forwarded an e-mail with links to all sorts of wonderful cookie recipes.  For your convenience I have converted each recipe into a link below.  While I can't say that I've personally tested each of these recipes, I CAN assure that I'm well on my way.  If you find a terrific recipe you think we're missing be sure to share it by sending your recipe to newsletter@evolveLLC.com.

 We hope you agree, this is a terrific resource this holiday season.  Just click on the name of the cookie and bam the recipe is there. Good to keep handy.  Enjoy!

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Posted by Christopher Swanson at 10:21 AM |

November 01, 2007

Cooking With Chris: Next Day Turkey Soup

  • 2 quarts chicken broth Turkey Soup
  • 1 turkey carcass, all meat removed
  • 1 onion, halved, plus 1 onion, minced
  • 1 carrot, halved lengthwise, plus 1 carrot, minced
  • 1 whole stalk celery, plus 1 more stalk, minced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3 cups dark turkey meat
  • 2 garlic cloves, smashed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 carrot, minced
  • 1 stalk celery, minced
  • 3 cups leftover cooked Thanksgiving side vegetables (Brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes, green beans)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage leaves

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Posted by Christopher Swanson at 07:34 AM |

October 01, 2007

Macaroni & Cheese

macNcheese1/2 C + 1 T Unsalted Butter

4 C Uncooked Elbow Macaroni

5 C Milk

1/2 C +T All Purpose Flour

1 t Salt

1/4 t Freshly Ground Black Pepper

1/4 t Cayenne Pepper

2 C Grated Sharp Yellow Cheddar

2 C Grated Sharp White Cheddar

1C Freshly Grated Parmesan

20 Scallions, (white and light-green parts only, thinly sliced)

5 oz. Goat Cheese

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Posted by Christopher Swanson at 10:51 PM |

August 01, 2007

Dumplings With Soy Slaw

From RealSimple.comDumplings Photo

2 9-ounce packages fresh or frozen dumplings or pot stickers
1/4 cup rice vinegar
3 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons soy sauce, plus more for serving
Hot sauce to taste (optional)
1 16-ounce bag coleslaw mix
5 scallions (white and light green parts), thinly sliced on the diagonal
1/4 cup roasted peanuts
Soy sauce

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Posted by Christopher Swanson at 03:00 AM |

April 08, 2007

Cooking With Chris: Mini Boston Creme Pies

Mini Boston Creme Pies
1 pkg. (2-layer size) yellow cake mix
1 cup cold milk
1 pkg. (4-serving size) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding & Pie Filling
1-1/2 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, divided
4 squares BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate

 

Sample these little treats at the opening reception for Conceptions @ Pierce School Lofts 4/14/07

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Posted by Christopher Swanson at 10:09 AM |

March 01, 2007

Cooking With Chris: Chicken Manicotti

Chicken Manicotti

Chicken Manicotti 1 jar (26 to 30 oz) tomato pasta sauce (your favorite variety) plus 3/4 cup of water

1 teaspoon garlic salt

1 1/2 lb. uncooked chicken breast tenders (not breaded) ~14 tenders

14 uncooked manicotti pasta shells (8oz)

2 Cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz)

Chopped fresh basil leaves, if desired

Grated fresh parmesan

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Posted by Christopher Swanson at 05:38 PM |