I Heart Cooking Clubs: May 2011

Monday, May 30, 2011

Something's Fishy!

Something's Fishy at IHCC!

This week we are focusing on all things Fish and Seafood and lucky for us Jamie Oliver has an ocean's worth of recipes to choose from.

So find a fish or seafood dish from one of Jamie's cookbook or online...

Bake it, grill it, broil it, steam it, deep fry it, or cook it any way you like...

Let's get fishy!

Make and post your Something's Fishy! dish by Sunday, June 5th. Don't forget to link your post of the week's with Mr. Linky below, so we can all enjoy your fabulous creation!

Remember to leave a comment after, each week that you use Mr. Linky to link your post, just to be sure we don't miss anyone.

Not sure what a permalink is? Check out our Welcome post.

If you missed last week's Mad About Herbs theme, be sure to head on over and see all of the delicious dishes everyone brought!

Don't forget, we're cooking through the recipes of Jamie Oliver right now...so if you've linked up, be sure that you've used/adapted one of his recipes for your post!

I Heart Cooking Clubs *Something's Fishy!* Participants

1. Michelle ~ Jacket Potato w/ Shrimp & Marie Rose Sauce
2. Kitchen Flavours - Fish Pie
3. Deb in Hawaii--The Nicest Pan-Baked Sole (Tofu!)
4. Heather~ Spaghett alla Puttanesca (w/ or w/out Tuna)

5. Corina - Fish with Spinach, Olives and Tomatoes
6. Yvette - Salt cod soup(zuppa di baccala)
7. Natashya - Pesce alla Griglia with Salmoriglio
8. Kim-Asian Shrimp Noodle Soup

9. Meredith-Roasted White Fish and Leeks
10. Carol - Chargrilled Squuid w Rustic Guacamole

Monday, May 23, 2011

Mad About Herbs

"Herbs are absolutely at the cornerstone of all genius cooking." ~Jamie Oliver

"They (herbs) are absolutely the cornerstone of all historic medicine." ~Jamie Oliver

"Herbs can really rock your cookin'." ~Jamie Oliver

So, whaddaya say? Are you ready to get rockin'? Head into the kitchen with Jamie this week and put those gorgeous herbs to use...whether they be the more delicate, leafy herbs or the hearty, woody herbs...whether you use a mixture or one simple herb...whether they are the focus of your dish or a well-placed punctuation mark...let's rock our cookin' this week! Can't wait to see what you come up with☺.

Make and post your Mad About Herbs post by Sunday, May 29. Don't forget to link your post of the week's with Mr. Linky below, so we can all enjoy your fabulous creation! Remember to leave a comment after, each week that you use Mr. Linky to link your post, just to be sure we don't miss anyone.

Not sure what a permalink is? Check out our Welcome post.

If you missed the Potluck! theme last week, be sure to head on over and see all of the delicious dishes everyone brought! Don't forget, we're cooking through the recipes of Jamie Oliver right now...so if you've linked up, be sure that you've used/adapted one of his recipes for your post!

I Heart Cooking Clubs *Mad About Herbs* Participants

1. Natashya - Caramelle with Fresh Herbs, Ricotta, and Black Olives
2. Michelle ~ Summer Tomato Pasta
3. Meredith-Sausage Rolls
4. Carol - Beautiful Breakfast Tortilla's

5. Danielle- Southern Sausage Stew
6. Kitchen Flavours - Spaghetti Bolognese
7. Tina Marie - Stir fried Shrimp with Cilantro
8. Deb in Hawaii--Wild Rice Salad

9. Heather~ Bacon-Wrapped Cod w/ Rosemary
10. Yvette - meatballs with pasta
11. Kim-Baby Farfalle with a Creamy Smoked Bacon and Pea Sauce
12. Couscous & Consciousness - Greek Salad

Sunday, May 15, 2011

Potluck Time with Jamie!

It's that time again! The sky is the limit. Did I say the sky? I also meant the sea. And also the land. Yessiree, you choose any Jamie Oliver recipe you want to follow, play with, add your own spin to... Whether it be side dish, main, something for the grill, sticky dessert, simple salad or cocktails for two. As long as it is a Jamie Oliver dish, it counts!

May Potluck with Jamie!

Whip up your fabulous May Potluck dish and post on or by Sunday, May 22nd. Then link up a permalink with Mr. Linky below and leave a comment so we can all check out what you created!

New to IHCC and unfamiliar with Mr. Linky or how to participate? Not sure what a permalink is? Check out our Welcome post.

Meanwhile, check out the Plenty'o'Pasta from last week! Lots of great pasta ideas!

I Heart Cooking Clubs *May Potluck with Jamie* Participants

1. Natashya - La migliore frittata di gamberetti e prezzemolo
2. Yvette - pancakes USA stylie
3. Deb In Hawaii--Creamy Rice Pudding
4. Michelle ~ Chicken & Leek Stroganoff

5. Carol - Simplest Chicken and Leek Stew
6. Danielle- Pancakes U.S.A Stylie
7. Kim-Ground Beef Wellington
8. Lucia - Sweet Cherry Tomato and Sausage Bake

9. Heather~ Warm Bread, Pancetta, & Poached Egg Salad w/ Parmesan
10. Couscous & Consciousness - Salad of Cannellini Beans, Chorizo & Tomatoes

Monday, May 9, 2011

Plenty-o-Pasta

Can you ever have too much pasta?

Jamie doesn't think so and neither do we!

Jamie has plenty-o-pasta recipes, so pick one and get to cooking.

Make and post your Plenty-o-Pasta dish by Sunday, May 15th. Don't forget to link your post with Mr. Linky below, so we can all enjoy your pasta recipe!!

Please remember to leave a comment after linking just to be sure we don't miss anyone.

Not sure what a permalink is? Check out our Welcome post.

If you didn't get a chance to see last week's theme Mum's the Word, head on over there now. You never know if one of those dishes will catch your eye.

*photos courtesy JamieOliver.com
I Heart Cooking Clubs *Plenty-o-Pasta* Participants

1. Tina Marie (Sausage Carbonara)
2. Danielle- Proper Blokes' Sausage Fusili
3. Natashya - Killer Mac and Cheese
4. Joanne - Salmon Baked with Pesto and Green Beans

5. Deb in Hawaii--Classic Tomato Spaghetti
6. Heather~ Spaghetti Fritters
7. Carol - Pasta with Brie
8. Couscous & Consciousness - Fettucine with Spinach, Crab & Lemon

9. Andreas - Pasta with Sausage
10. Lemon Linguine
11. Kim-Baked Camembert Pasta

Monday, May 2, 2011

Mum's the Word!

It's no secret that this is the week to celebrate Mums and Moms and we are cooking up dishes that (not only) a Mother will love!

Mum's the Word!

So if you are a Mum yourself...

You are cooking up something special for your Mum...

Or your Mummy...

Make one of Jamie's fabulous recipes from his cookbooks or online that shows your love.

Make and post your Mum's the Word! dish by Sunday, May 8th. Don't forget to link your post of the week's with Mr. Linky below, so we can all enjoy your fabulous creation!

Remember to leave a comment after, each week that you use Mr. Linky to link your post, just to be sure we don't miss anyone.

Not sure what a permalink is? Check out our Welcome post.

If you didn't already, be sure to check out all the fabulous Potluck Creations from last week.

Don't forget, we're currently cooking through the recipes of Jamie Oliver ...so if you've linked up a post, please be sure that you've used/adapted one of his recipes!

Can't wait to see what you make!

I Heart Cooking Clubs *Mum's the Word!* Participants

1. Deb in Hawaii--Oatmeal with Banana & Cinnamon
2. Tina Marie - Grilled Tuna with Peas!
3. Yvette - Tagliatelle with asparagus, crispy pancetta and parmesan
4. Natashya - Lemony Risotto with Herbs and Broccoli

5. Michelle ~ Summer Chickpea Salad
6. Danielle- Tropical Fruit Salad
7. Baked Brie w/ Rigatoni & Spinach
8. natalia - Lemon Drizzle Cake

9. Kim-Shrimp and Avocado with Marie Rose Sauce
10. Melodie - Elderflower-gin cocktail
11. Tammy Lou ~ Chicken Salad