February's Monthly Featured Chef: Tessa Kiros!

It's time for February's Monthly Featured Chef Event! Our time to go back and revisit one of our previous wonderful IHCC featured chefs. Whether you cooked with us when this chef was featured, or joined the fun later on, we hope you will enjoy cooking along with them this week. 

February's Featured Chef: Tessa Kiros

When we featured Tessa Kiros back in 2011, she was new to many of our members (and one of our least social media-centered chefs), but her beautiful cookbooks and global recipes quickly made Tessa a cooking club favorite during the six months we spent with her. 

"I love traveling. Collecting things I love. Food. People. Colour. Smells. Details. Different cultures & traditions. Why they do what they do & how they put their dishes together. How people, families & nations connect."  --Tessa Kiros

This week we are celebrating Tessa Kiros, February's Featured Chef!

Please make and post your Tessa Kiros dish by Sunday, February 14th.

If you have cooked with Tessa before, feel free to share any favorites of her recipes in your post. (Quick Tip: If you have not cooked with Tessa Kiros and you are having challenges finding an online recipe, go back at look at some of our IHCC Tessa Kiros Themes {You'll find them on her tab under the header}, as many of our members posted the Tessa recipes they made.) 

Please remember to link a thumbnail image and leave a comment after linking so we don't miss out on your dish. 

New to IHCC? Need help linking up? Check out our Welcome page. If you have any questions please leave a comment below and we will get back with you. 

If you missed out on our Oodles of Noodles theme last week, be sure to click on the links and check out all the noodly Ellie Krieger recipes we shared.

Collage Photo Credits: Stirring the Pot, Couscous & Consciousness, Kahakai Kitchen, Amazon.com, Tessa Kiros.com

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October Potluck!

Oh, yes ... we all love a Potluck around here!

And, what's not to love, when Potluck means not only do you get to choose the recipe, but you also get to choose the chef.

That's right, choose any donna hay recipe you like, or if you prefer take the opportunity to revisit any one of our previous eight IHCC chefs:

Nigella Lawson

Mark Bittman

Giada de Laurentiis

Jamie Oliver

Tessa Kiros

Rick Bayless

Madjur Jaffrey

Yotam Ottolenghi

That makes for a veritable smorgasbord of English, American, Italian, Mediterranean, Mexican, Indian, Middle Eastern and "modern Australian" recipes to choose from.

To join in just post and link your October Potluck dish from any one of our IHCC chefs by Sunday 27 October.  Please remember to link a thumbnail image and leave a comment after you link so that we don't miss out on your dish.

New to IHCC?  Need help linking up?  Check out our Welcome page.  If you have any questions please leave a comment below and we will get back with you.

If you missed our Up & At 'Em! theme last week, be sure to click on the links and check out all the fabulous breakfast dishes everyone made.

August Pot Luck

Oh, yes ... we all love a Potluck around here!

And, what's not to love, when Potluck means not only do you get to choose the recipe, but you also get to choose the chef.

That's right, choose any Ottolenghi recipe you like, or if you prefer choose any recipe from any one of our previous seven IHCC chefs:

Nigella Lawson

Mark Bittman

Giada de Laurentiis

Jamie Oliver

Tessa Kiros

Rick Bayless

Madjur Jaffrey

That makes for a veritable smorgasbord of English, American, Italian, Mediterranean, Mexican, Indian and Middle Eastern recipes to choose from.

To join in just post and link your August Potluck dish from any one of our IHCC chefs by Sunday 25 August.  Please remember to link a thumbnail image and leave a comment after you link so that we don't miss out on your dish.

New to IHCC?  Need help linking up?  Check out our Welcome page.  If you have any questions please leave a comment below and we will get back with you.

If you missed our Nuts and Seeds theme last week, be sure to click on the links and check out all the fabulous "nutty" dishes everyone made.

Don't forget to check out the Optional Monthly Community Recipe - there's still a couple of weeks to get your entries done, and you can post them using the linky at the end of this post. This month we're making Labneh, and you'll also find a round-up of all the Hummus dishes everyone posted last month.  This fun IHCC feature is a great way to join in cooking one recipe as a group, to share your experiences and connect with other members of the group.

**Please notice the poll on the sidebar.  We are asking participants to vote on whether they wish to continue cooking the recipes of Yotam Ottolenghi for an additional two months (end of November) OR whether they wish to vote in a new female chef/cook starting October 1st. The poll will be up for one week only, until August 27th.  Depending on the results of the poll, we will either announce a continuation with Ottolenghi or post a new poll asking for your vote on a new female chef/cook!

July Potluck (Choose from Ottolenghi or any former IHCC Chef)

Potluck is easily everyone's favorite week!  This is the week where the choice is all yours! You can choose any Ottolenghi recipe or any recipe from one of our previous seven IHCC chefs:

Nigella Lawson

Mark Bittman

Giada de Laurentiis

Jamie Oliver

Tessa Kiros

Rick Bayless

Madjur Jaffrey

To join in just post and link your July Potluck dish from any one of our IHCC chefs by Sunday, July 21st.  Please remember to link a thumbnail image and leave a comment after you link so that we don't miss out on your dish.

New to IHCC?  Need help linking up?  Check out our Welcome page.  If you have any questions please leave a comment below and we will get back with you.

If you missed our Fruitfull theme last week, be sure to click on the links and check out all the fabulous "fruity" dishes everyone made.

*** Don't forget to check out the Optional Monthly Community Recipe - there's still a couple of weeks to get your entries done, and you can post them using the linky at the end of this post. This month we're making harissa, with the added challenge of using harissa in an Ottolenghi recipe. This fun new IHCC feature is a great way to join in cooking one recipe as a group, to share your experiences and connect with other members of the group. ***

June Potluck (Choose from Ottolenghi or any former IHCC Chef)

Oh, yes ... we all love a Potluck around here!

And, what's not to love, when Potluck means not only do you get to choose the recipe, but you also get to choose the chef.

That's right, choose any Ottolenghi recipe you like, or if you prefer choose any recipe from any one of our previous seven IHCC chefs:

Nigella Lawson

Mark Bittman

Giada de Laurentiis

Jamie Oliver

Tessa Kiros

Rick Bayless

Madjur Jaffrey

That makes for a veritable smorgasbord of English, American, Italian, Mediterranean, Mexican, Indian and Middle Eastern recipes to choose from.

To join in just post and link your June Potluck dish from any one of our IHCC chefs by Sunday 23 June.  Please remember to link a thumbnail image and leave a comment after you link so that we don't miss out on your dish.

New to IHCC?  Need help linking up?  Check out our Welcome page.  If you have any questions please leave a comment below and we will get back with you.

If you missed our Little Bit of Sunshine theme last week, be sure to click on the links and check out all the fabulous "sunny" dishes everyone made.

*** Don't forget to check out the Optional Monthly Community Recipe - there's still a couple of weeks to get your entries done, and you can post them using the linky at the end of this post. This month we're making Hummus, and you'll also find a round-up of all the Preserved Lemon dishes everyone posted last month.  This fun new IHCC feature is a great way to join in cooking one recipe as a group, to share your experiences and connect with other members of the group. ***

April Potluck (including Ottolenghi and all Former IHCC Chefs)!

It's time for everyone's favorite theme....POTLUCK!  Potluck week is everyone's favorite week for a reason.  Anything goes!  Plus, this time around we are introducing a new feature to provide even more freedom and variety. 
  

Each month during POTLUCK week, you can chose to share an Ottolenghi recipe OR a recipe from any former IHCC Chef!  

You now have eight chefs to chose from.  You can actually chose from thousands of recipes and nearly every type of cuisine imaginable.  What are you craving this week?  British?  American? Italian? Mediterranean? Mexican? Indian? Asian or maybe something from the Middle East?  I'm pretty sure we've got you covered.

If you're not familiar with the former IHCC chefs, here is the list: 

Nigella Lawson

Mark Bittman

Giada Delaurentiis

Jamie Oliver

Tessa Kiros

Rick Bayless

Madhur Jaffrey

and of course our newest addition: Yotam Ottolenghi!

So get out those cookbooks, or hunt for recipes online, but remember you now have eight fantastic chefs to chose from!  Please post and link your POTLUCK dish by Sunday, April 28th.  Please remember to link a thumbnail image and leave a comment after so that we don't miss out on your dish.  

New to IHCC?  Need help linking up?  Please see our Welcome page.  If you have any questions, please leave a comment below and we will get back with you.

 

If you missed out on our Get Back to Your Roots! theme, then please head over now to check out all the wonderful dishes that everyone shared.  

Also, a special reminder to check out the details on our Optional Monthly Community Recipe.  This month's recipe is Shakshuka, a lovely egg dish loaded with vibrant veggies.  Click this link to be directed to the recipe and a video.  

 

Goodbye Tessa ...and Thank You!

Can you believe that our six months of cooking with Tessa Kiros has come to an end?  I don't know about you, but I completely and totally fell head over heels for Tessa's food, style, and cookbooks in this time.  I was able to whittle down the amount of sticky tabs, paper scraps, and other bookmarks I had poking from every single one of her books...but I still have plenty more recipes I still want need to try.

This is our week to say goodbye to Tessa and to offer up a huge thank you for giving us so many delicious meals in our kitchens and here at IHCC over the past six months.  So go ahead and remove one more bookmark from the bunch and join us in our final Tessa POTLUCK!

Though it probably won't be weekly anymore (since I just won't have the time), I know that Tessa and I will stay close and she'll be brightening up my kitchen for years to come!

Though goodbye's are always hard, it does mean that we're welcoming a new chef into our homes for the next six months - and it just so happens to be my personal all-time favorite chef - Rick Bayless!  We hope you'll stick around and join us in our endeavor to know and love his food.

Make and post your Goodbye Tessa ...and Thank You! post by Sunday, April 1st. 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 Getting a Little Nutty ...or Seedy! 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 Tessa Kiros right now...so if you've linked up, be sure that you've used/adapted one of her recipes for your post!

I Heart Cooking Clubs *Goodbye Tessa ...and Thank You!* Participants

1. Kitchen Flavours - Calamari w/ Lemon, Garlic, & Piri-Piri 2. JamieK - Hummus 3. Heather- Shrimp w/ Feta & Tomato (Garides Saganaki) 4. Small Shoes round-up

5. Kim- A Tessa Kiros Favorites Roundup 6. Andrea at Nummy Kitchen -- Greek Bean Soup and White Milk Bread 7. Natashya - Keftedes in Pita 8. Yvette - Hazelnut chocolate balls

9. Deb in Hawaii--Vegetable Soup 10. Andreas - Pastitsio 11. Donna-maple syrup and vanilla ice cream

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Getting a Little Nutty, or Seedy!

Feeling Nutty? I know I am!

We do get a little nutty here at I♥CC, and we like it that way.

And we like to cook with nuts! We also like to cook with seeds. We are versatile that way.

So let's celebrate these little packets of protein and goodness this week and get nutty together!

 Nuts and seeds make great snacks...

 And are awesome to bake with!

Nuts and seeds are also awesome in savoury dinners, so get out your Tessa Kiros books and find a nutty or seedy dish that tempts you. Blog it and post it to Mr. Linky, below, on or by Sunday March 25th, and let us know how you liked it!

If you need help, read up on the Welcome Page.

 And did you get a chance to check out all the delicious and verdant Green dishes from last week?

*photos from our own Deb, Heather, and Kim!

I Heart Cooking Clubs *Getting a Little Nutty* Participants

1. Heather - Sesame & Pistachio Snacks (Pastelli) 2. Deb in Hawaii--Tomato & Walnut Pesto

3. Andrea at Nummy Kitchen -- Greek Almond Halva 4. Andrea at Nummy Kitchen -- Walnut Almond Baklava

5. Natashya - Pane alle Noci (Walnut Bread) 6. Kim- Baklava

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Go Green!

This week it's not just the beer that's going green.  It's the food too!

Whether you adorn your recipe with lots of fresh green herbs...

or gather up your favorite green veggies...

blend them, roast them, steam them, saute them...cook them any way you chose!

Just Go Green!!

Please make and post your Go Green recipe by Sunday, March 18th.  Need help with Mr. Linky?  Check out our Welcome page for help.  Also, please leave a comment after linking so we don't miss out on your green goodies.

If you missed our March Mezze Madness theme from last week, be sure to head over and check them out!

****Also, if you haven't already, check out this special announcement post about our next I Heart Cooking Clubs chef.  Start getting ready because we begin cooking with our new chef on April 2nd!

I Heart Cooking Clubs *Go Green* Participants

1. Deb In Hawaii--Broccoli Soup 2. Heather - Pipette con Broccoli 3. Andrea at Nummy Kitchen -- Angel Hair Pasta with Zucchini, Mint, and Feta 4. Michelle ~ Creamy Spinach w/ Feta

5. Andrea at Nummy Kitchen -- Spanakopita Rolls 6. JamieK-Herbed Olive Oil 7. Kim- Crostini with Asapargus 8. Natashya - Spinach Cannelloni

9. Andreas -(also) Broccoli Soup ;) 10. Donna- Garlic and pepper broccoli gratin

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March Mezze Madness!

It's March Mezze Madness time!

The word Mezze means sharing. In Greece, true masters of the mezze plate, these little bites of goodness are also known as mezé, mezés, or mezédhes (plural), and are small dishes that can be either hot or cold, and include spicy or savory flavors.

For our theme this week find a Tessa Kiros mezze recipe (or recipes!) and get your March Mezze Madness on!

Can't find a Greek mezze recipe that appeals this week? That's OK, you can still pick an appetizer, tapas, pupu, or small plates dish from another country/culture. It just needs to be a Tessa Kiros recipe, and it needs to be posted by Sunday, March 11th.

Make sure you link up your mezze post with Mr. Linky, below. Need help in linking? Check out our Welcome page. Don't forget to leave a comment so we can make sure not to miss your fabulous dish.

If you missed our Fight Scurvy-Eat More Citrus! theme from last week, be sure and check out all the spiced up recipes everyone made.

****Also, if you haven't already, check out this special announcement post about our next I Heart Cooking Clubs chef. Start getting ready because we begin cooking with our new chef on April 2nd!

*Plates graphic from Stock.xchng.com. Mezze photos from Living in the Kitchen With Puppies, girlichef, Stirring the Pot and Kahakai Kitchen.

I Heart Cooking Clubs *March Mezze Madness!* Participants

1. Kim -Garides Saganaki (Shrimp with Feta and Tomato) 2. Natashya - Dolmades 3. Deb in Hawaii--Tomato Salad & Cucumber Meze

4. Andrea at Nummy Kitchen -- Focaccia all'olio 5. Yvette - Keftedes with fresh pita, tzatziki and cucumber meze 6. Michelle ~ Cucumber Meze, Roast Lemon Potatoes

7. Heather - Tiropita (Cheese Pies) 8. Andreas - Baked Feta 9. Couscous & Consciousness - Prawns Saganaki, Pita Bread & other mezedes

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Fight Scurvy - Eat More Citrus!

I find it somewhat amazing that encased in thick, pebbly skins you can find such bright, juicy, glorious bursting fruit!  It's like a hit of sunshine for those of us stuck in cold, blustery parts of the world this time of year.  

Antioxidants.  Vitamin C.  Good source of fiber.  Fat free.  Cholesterol free.  Sodium free.  Help in reducing the risk of heart disease.  Folate.  Potassium.  Phytochemicals.  YUP, citrus fruits are/do all of these things.  And of course, they prevent scurvy.

So reach into those trees...those market bins...those citrus groves...and let's head into the kitchen with Tessa and fight a little scurvy this week.  What will you make with the fruits from this versatile family?  A bright, clean salad perhaps?  Or maybe you're in the mood for dessert.  Flavoring some meat is a good idea.  Or perhaps a refreshing beverage or cocktail is in order.  Use the juice, the rind, the zest, the oils in getting fruity this week.  I say yes to all of those options!

I can't wait to see what everybody comes up with this week.  Aaaarrrrrrggggggghhhhh!

Make and post your Fight Scurvy - Eat Citrus! post by Sunday, March 4th. 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 Lighten Up! 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 Tessa Kiros right now...so if you've linked up, be sure that you've used/adapted one of her recipes for your post!

*all images via Googles Images


I Heart Cooking Clubs *Fight Scurvy - Eat Citrus!* Participants

1. Heather - Baklava 2. Michelle ~ Tagliolini al Limone 3. Deb in Hawaii--Roast Lemon Potatoes

4. Couscous & Consciousness - Little Blood Orange Cakes 5. JamieK-Avgolemono 6. Yvette - Cabbage salat with orange & Lemons

7. Andreas - Oven-baked Lemon-Potatoes

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Lighten Up!

For those of us enduring winter, it has been a fairly long haul. Dense carbs, and lots of them, keep us warm and cozy while the wind blows not so friendly temperatures at us.

I live in Canada, I know of what I speak.

And although there is nothing better than losing yourself in a baguette or giant pile of pasta, we still have to remember to get our healthy on.

That means reaching for some veggies, fruits, and other nutrient-rich foods that won't leave us overstuffed and moulded into the couch.

So let's Lighten Up this week! C'mon Get Healthy! Your heart will thank you for it. ♥

Photo courtesy Kahaki Kitchen

Whip up your Light and Healthy dish from one of Tessa Kiros's recipes, and post to your site on or by Sunday, February 26th. Link up with Mr. Linky, below, and leave a comment so we can all see your fabulous dish!

Need more information? Check out our Welcome Page!



I Heart Cooking Clubs *Lighten Up!* Participants

1. Michelle ~ Fish Baked w/ Herbs 2. Heather ~ Couscous Salad 3. Andrea at Nummy Kitchen -- Radicchio Lasagna 4. Kim -Couscous Salad

5. JamieK-Grilled Zucchini 6. Natashya - Baked Fish with Tomato 7. Couscous & Consciousness - Panzanella 8. Deb in Hawaii--Tahini Soup

9. Yvette - Zucchini omelette 10. Donna- Greek yogurt with condensed milk and oranges

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In the Pink!

It's time to get in the pink! 

From the palest of pink to the darkest of pink.

  Pretty pink cupcakes, gorgeous pink sorbets and ice creams, yogurt studded with fruit, or anything else that suits your fancy. 

Of course, it's not all about pretty pink desserts.  Bring on the shrimp, the ham, some gorgeous-hued beets, or maybe even a burger with pink sauce.

Make and post your In the Pink dish from one of Tessa's recipes and post on or by Sunday, February 19th.  Make sure you link up with Mr. Linky, below.  If you have trouble linking, please check out our Welcome page.  Don't forget to leave a comment after linking so we do not miss out on your recipe of the week.

If you missed our February Potluck theme last week, be sure and check out all the recipes we shared.



I Heart Cooking Clubs *In The Pink* Participants

1. Andrea at Nummy Kitchen -- Pistachio Rose Loukoumi 2. Deb In Hawaii--Beets w/Yogurt & Pistachios 3. Heather ~ Shrimp and Spinach Brown Rice Risotto

4. Michelle ~ Garides Saganaki 5. Donna- pasta with shrimp, cream and tomato 6. Natashya - Homemade Raspberry Sauce

7. JamieK-Peaches in White Wine 8. Kim -Pomegranate Sorbet

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February Potluck With Tessa Kiros!

It's Potluck week again!

Do you realize that this is our second to last Potluck with Tessa Kiros before we switch to our next chef? Time flies!

Now is definitely the time to make one or more of those many delicious dishes you have bookmarked!

Whip up your delightful Potluck dish from one of Tessa's recipes and post on or by February 12th. Make sure you link up with Mr. Linky, below. Need help in linking? Check out our Welcome page! Don't forget to leave a comment so we can make sure not to miss your fabulous creation.

If you missed our Some Like it Hot--And Spicy! theme last week, be sure and check out all the spiced up recipes everyone made.

Happy Potluck!

I Heart Cooking Clubs *February Potluck With Tessa Kiros* Participants

1. Kim -Cherry Jam Shortbread Cookies 2. Couscous & Consciousness - Roasted Red Pepper Soup 3. Natashya - Chicken Curry with Pineapple, Coconut, and Cashews

4. Heather- Fried Mozzarella Sandwiches 5. Andrea at Nummy Kitchen -- Eggplant Parmesan 6. Deb in Hawaii--Pureed Yellow Split Peas

7. JamieK-Bread with Rosemary and Olive Oil

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Some Like it Hot - And Spicy!

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Who feels like turning up the heat in the kitchen this week?  Be it literally (chiles) or figuratively (warming spices), we're heading into spice territory with Tessa this week.  

You choose your comfort level.  Fresh chile peppers turned into an oil, a sauce, or sauteed into your favorite dish.  Chile powder, cinnamon, anise, cardamom, nutmeg, ginger, or turmeric heating up your main course, a loaf of bread, or folded seductively into a sweet dessert.  The possibilities are infinite.

What do you choose?  A dish that'll bring out the beads of sweet on your forehead...or a dish that will melt someone's heart?  Can't wait to see how you spice up the kitchen this week!

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Make and post your Some Like it Hot - And Spicy! post by Sunday, February 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 the January 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 Tessa Kiros right now...so if you've linked up, be sure that you've used/adapted one of her recipes for your post!

I Heart Cooking Clubs *Some Like it Hot-And Spicy!* Participants

1. Natashya - Spicy Chickpea Salad 2. Andrea at Nummy Kitchen -- Fresh Pasta with Piri Piri Pepper Cream Sauce 3. JamieK - Salmon Ceviche with Cilantro, Chili, and Lime

4. Deb in Hawaii--Spicy Tomato Sauce 5. Michelle ~ Spaghetti Aglio, Olio, e Peperoncino 6. Couscous & Consciousness - Chicken, Coconut & Cashew Nut Curry

7. Heather- Aromatic Salt 8. Kim -Very Thin Fries with Sriracha-Garlic Mayo

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January Potluck with Tessa Kiros!

It's that time again, time for a potluck party with Tessa Kiros!

Get out your favourite TK books and start bookmarking those dishes you have been salivating over, or that you actually have the ingredients for - your choice. ;-)

Whip up your awesome dish from one of Tessa's recipes and post on or by January 29th and link up with Mr. Linky, below. Need help? Check out our welcome page!

And have you had a chance to check out all the white foods we played with last week?

Looking forward to seeing what delicious dishes you bring to the potluck!

I Heart Cooking Clubs *January Potluck with Tessa Kiros* Participants

1. Andrea at Nummy Kitchen -- Mushroom Manchego Risotto Balls 2. Heather- Butternut Squash baked w/ Bay Leaves, Butter & Brown Sugar 3. Deb in Hawaii--Garides Saganaki: Shrimp w/Feta & Tomato

4. Natashya - Cinnamon and Cardamom Rolls 5. Jamie - Beef Casserole with Carrots, Onions & Heavy Cream 6. Michelle~Kebabs

7. Kim -La Pizza Rossa 8. Andreas - Fresh Egg Pasta with Simple Tomato Sauce

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White As Snow

The view outside your kitchen window is white as snow.  You smile to yourself because this is a cook's dream.  Your favorite room, your kitchen, has the best view in the house.  A view of beauty and wonder, stillness and peace, magic and nostalgia.    

You remember the days when you couldn't wait to get out there and roll around in the snow with your friends.  But now you are older and you are content to stay inside where you are snug and warm.  The snow still calls to you, but the kitchen calls louder. 

You start off your adventure with a cup of coffee, or maybe even a hot chocolate.  Of course you need that dollop, or two, of freshly whipped white cream.

 As you putter about you imagine all the ways you will enjoy your day in the kitchen. The scent of fresh bread baking is the first thing to cross your mind. You can picture yourself slicing into loaf of white bread and slathering it with butter, peanut butter, or jelly.

Later on for dinner you'll enjoy a comforting dish blanketed in a lovely white cream sauce.  Or, maybe today is the day for a glorious side of buttery white mashed potatoes?  Pizzas and pastas laden with cheese. Or perhaps the stillness of the day challenges you to try that fancy fish recipe.  You know the one.  The one where the flaky white fish is bathed in a flavorful sauce.  

 But then your sweet tooth gets the best of you and you realize that you must have dessert.  You start daydreaming about vanilla cakes, meringues as fluffy as the clouds, and warm and spicy rice puddings and before you know it your decision is made.  Or is it? 

Please make or post your White As Snow recipes by January 22nd.  Don't forget to link your post of the week with Mr. Linky below and leave a comment afterwards so we don't miss you gorgeous recipe. If you're new to IHCC, just click on our Welcome post to get all of the details.

If you missed out on our rice is nice recipes then visit here.

Outside it is white as snow.  What are you making in your kitchen?

I Heart Cooking Clubs *White As Snow* Participants

1. Heather - Italian Sausage & Potato Frittata 2. Kayte - Baked Fish Parcels 3. Andrea at Nummy Kitchen -- Winnie the Pooh Waffles with Honey

4. Natashya - Skordalia 5. Deb In Hawaii--Skordalia 6. Michelle ~ Fusilli con Cavolfiore (sort of!)

7. Kim -Baked Feta 8. Andreas - Braised Endive 9. Donna-Gelato al limone

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