Suzy-Homemaker

If I haven’t said it before, I LOVE America’s Test Kitchen.
I love the shows on PBS (America’s Test Kitchen & Cook’s County), the many magazines (Cooks Illustrated, Cooks Country) and the cookbooks! Oh the cookbooks; I read them like bibles.
I want everyone on the TV shows to move in with me.
Imagine my excitement when I [...]

I am going to make this over the weekend and put on Mister’s steak and my Mahi Mahi with a side of parmesan risotto and some grilled asparagus. I can think of a million things to use it for but Keller says “This tapenade is excellent with whitefish or with crudites or as the basis [...]

Don’t be intimidated by the title – this is as easy-easy and good for you to boot!
You’ll need: Salmon filets (as many of them as you want to serve)
Marinade per filet:
2 Tbs of whole grain dijon mustard
1 Tbs of agave syrup
1 tsp of onion flakes
A dash of garlic saltÂ
2 Drops of liquid smoke or a tsp of [...]

First and foremost, I’m sorry for not posting lately. I must admit, I got myself a little overwhelmed. I have so much to be grateful for this holiday with good health, beautiful children and grandchildren and a happy family. On the list is also being thankful for being employed. Suzy-Homemaker (as most of you already [...]

This tart is so easy (I know, I always say that…) but seriously, this is so easy and more importantly – so impressive. Your family and/or guests will say “Ohhh…” when you put it on the table. Little do they know, it’s nearly effortless to pull together.
You’ll need:
One puff pastry – frozen food section near [...]

Thanks to Lynn Bauter of Brilynn ( Brilynn.etsy.com) Beads for the easiest and tastiest recipe for nut brittle on the planet.
1 c sugar
½ c light corn syrup
1 TB butter
2 c peanuts
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp vanilla
In glass bowl: Mix sugar and corn syrup & microwave 5 minutes
Stir in butter and peanuts. Microwave 3-4 minutes until [...]