I have a confession. I don’t own or use a microwave. That’s right, I don’t even use the microwave oven at work. I gave up my microwave a few years ago when I was moving across the country and didn’t want to travel with so much stuff. During that time, I had become accustomed to… Continue reading This is my Confession
Author: Chef Ria
Strawberry Leathers
I have been going back and forth with the title for this post for a while now. Fruit Roll Ups, Strawberry Jerky, Fruit Leather, Dry Fruit Strips or Dehydrated Strawberry Thins. As you see in the end, I went with Strawberry Leathers. It was the closest way to describe the waterless pile that lay before… Continue reading Strawberry Leathers
Happy Birthday to me
Today is my birthday day (Chef Ria), spring has arrived and I was in the mood for something sweet and fresh. Something light not loaded with sugar and butter. I finally decided to give one of those watermelon cakes floating around on the internet a try. It was much easier than I expected. It took… Continue reading Happy Birthday to me
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Valentine’s Day Special
If you are in the Atlanta Metro Area you can take advantage of my Valentine's Day Special
Tomato Soup with Cheese Tortellini
I read somewhere that fast food does not need to be junk food. And this quick fix is exactly that. Fast food. It’s so simple, only 3 ingredients. This reminds me of SpaghettiOs I used to eat as a kid. Except this is the adult version. Total time from start to finish 15 minutes. Of… Continue reading Tomato Soup with Cheese Tortellini
Cauliflower Buffalo Bites
Have you ever come across a recipe that seem to good to be true? The picture just looks so appealing, you just had to give it try? Well, that was this recipe for me. Buffalo Wings used to be one of my favorite dishes. Breaded, un-breaded, baked, fried, batter dip, homemade, or restaurant style you… Continue reading Cauliflower Buffalo Bites
Kholrabi – Trying something different
When I first saw this strange fruit, I swore it was right out of a science fiction movie. I just knew it was going to jump up and attack me. This is one of the many surprises you get when you visit your local Farmers Market. I have never seen such a vegetable in my… Continue reading Kholrabi – Trying something different
Support your local Farmers Market
{collard greens, remnants of fresh squeezed lemonade, zucchini, peaches pita bread, kholerabi, strawberries, quinoa and wheat berry salad, onions, Mrs K's vegan carrot cake cookie, egg plant dip, green bell pepper, green beans, onion, 3 types of lettuce} This is my latest haul from my local Farmer Market. I love when my local Farmers… Continue reading Support your local Farmers Market