Spooky Treats and Spirits!

Fog...mist...dense, old trees...light of the moon...owls hooting...teeth chattering...leaves rustling... ...costumed bodies...outstretched arms...nervous giggles...eyes darting...bones rattling...cauldrons bubbling... ...distant cackling...black cats slinking...potions brewing...eery eyes glowing...teeth aching...arriving home to find...Yes!! Our theme this week is Spooky Treats & Spirits! So, put on your thinking caps...step outside of the box and whip up something SPOOKY!! What fun ideas will you come up with to twist a Nigella Lawson recipe into something fitting this time of year? We are eagerly awaiting your creations!!

Be sure to post them on your blog by November 1st...and then link your I Heart Cooking Clubs post of the week's permalink with Mr. Linky, below, so we can all see your fabulous cooking club creation! Please leave a comment after, each week that you use Mr. Linky to link your post, just to be sure we don't miss anyone.

Did you make it to our Potluck last week? We had some fabulous treats...be sure to go check them out if you missed it!

October Potluck!

A potluck is a gathering of people where each person or group of people contributes a dish of food to be shared among the group. The original meaning was "food given away to guests", probably derived from "whatever food one is lucky enough to find in the pot" Wiki.

I Heart Cooking Clubs will be hosting a potluck once a month and you decide what to bring!

A gorgeous stew to keep us warm? Big pitcher of margaritas to keep us festive? Leg of lamb with lots of veggies? Potlucks are the ultimate wildcard - you decide what to make. So look through Nigella Lawson's recipes in her books or online, cook up something that looks great to you, post it by October 25th and link up to Mr. Linky so that the rest of us can share with you!

In the meantime, make sure you have had a chance to check out all the delicious Midnight Sneaks from last week. Mmm, well worth sneaking a second helping!

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Happy cooking, see you at the potluck!

Midnight Sneaks!

In tribute to Nigella's famous late night trips down to her fridge to steal a bite of something delicious she made, this week our theme is "Midnight Sneaks". So what qualifies as a Midnight Sneak? Well...pretty much anything! A Midnight Sneak is any Nigella recipe that you would get up in the middle of night for, just to have another bite (or bites!) of it.

It might be savory, it might be sweet or even spicy. It could be a shared plate of pasta or a gooey creamy dessert--it's all up to you! Utensils are optional, in Nigella's world, fingers will do just fine!

So take a look through your Nigella cookbooks or online and find a Nigella recipe that you think is worthy of a stealthy late night visit to your refrigerator and post it on or by Sunday, October 18th.

Can't wait to see your late night crave-worthy selections!

If you haven't yet, take a look at all the amazing "One Dish Wonders" from last week--some truly wonderful choices!

Happy Cooking!

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One Pot Wonders!

For many of us the days are getting shorter and there is a chill in the air.
This is a perfect time to pull out that big pot or pan and make a One Pot Wonder. What is a one pot wonder? A dish in which all the elements are made in the same pot or pan. It can be cooked on the stove, in the oven, or even the slow cooker. One pot wonders are generally comfort foods, family friendly, and warming to the soul.

Look through Nigella's books or recipes online, find the perfect one pot (or one pan) recipe for you and your family this week and post it on or by October 11th.

Can't wait to see what everybody cooks up!

(Have you had a chance to check out all the awesome dishes from last week's Baker's Delight theme? Truly delicious!)

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Baker's Delight!

Can you feel it? That chill...slowly winding its way into your morning routine. The feeling that you should probably close your windows all the way at night...but you don't because you'd rather just wrap yourself in blankets and feel the cool air on your face. Sweatshirts and sweaters are finding their way back into closets and drawers. And that old friend...you know the one....the one that goes by the name OVEN. Helloooooo Oven! Are you feeling that itch to bake? To stir and mix and knead and enjoy the smells that warm your kitchen? Well, I am. And isn't it perfect timing that our theme this week just happens to be Baker's Delight.

I know that Nigella Lawson has some perfectly delicious potential goodies, just waiting for you to bake up! Thanks to everybody who submitted their delicious Family Favourites posts last week...can't wait to see what you bake up this week. Something elaborate? Something simple? Goodies for the kiddos? Fancy desserts for the adults? Don't forget to come back to show us what warm temptations are sliding out of your oven. Simply post on your blog and link your completed post to Mr. Linky below, on or by October 4th....now, get baking!

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Family Favourites

We want to send out a warm thanks to all who participated in our very first week here at I Heart Cooking Clubs! We had some fabulous Party Treats cooked up by our members and some people even got their very first taste of Nigella!

This week's challenge is Family Favourites. Old family traditions, current family requests, future possibilities of family food addictions...hey, you could even blog about the favourite treat of your childhood best friend's family...as long as you use a Nigella Lawson recipe to do it! So, peruse those books or check out the website (see sidebar) and let's see what we can cook up this week!

Post on your blog and Link your completed post to Mr. Linky below, on or by September 27th.

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You're Invited!

Our first week of I Heart Cooking Clubs deserves a party, don't you think?

This week's challenge is Party Treats. Find a recipe online or in one of Nigella's cookbooks, and whip up the perfect party treat to celebrate. It can be as simple or elaborate as you wish. A fun cocktail, playful appetizer, or wild dessert.. the options are endless!

Post on your blog and Link your completed post to Mr. Linky below, on or by September 20th.

Looking forward to lots of great treats, so glad you could join us!

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