Ready, Breadie?

Heads Up: Don't forget to vote for our next chef!  It's "girl-time" for the next six months, so head on over to the sidebar and vote for the person YOU most want to cook, bake, explore in the kitchen with.  Choose from Diana Kennedy, Madhur Jaffrey, Tessa Kiros, and Claudia Roden.

But this week, we're getting our bread on!  Brush aside those fear of the yeastie beastie's and head into the kitchen to bake up something beautiful and golden!  Jamie has some fantastic bread recipes, most of them based on one specific master recipe.  The possibilities are endless. 

Maybe your favorite is a simple baguette.  Maybe you want it swirled with cinnamon and studded with raisins?  Perhaps loads of fresh herbs are your bag.  maybe you want to toss it out into a disk and top it with glorious meats, veggies and cheeses?  Or even  a sweet or fruity bread to soak up your morning coffee?

While we're hoping everybody gets lost in a bakers wonderland, as always, our theme is open to interpretation.  Want to use a glorious loaf of bread to make a killer sandwich?  Or perhaps some custardy french toast?  Maybe you are in the mood for some bread pudding or something topped with toasty bread crumbs (okay, maybe that's pushing it a bit, but...).  Go on, get your bread on!

Make and post your Ready, Breadie? post by Sunday, September 18th. 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 Condiments! 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!

*all photos via Google Images

I Heart Cooking Clubs *Ready, Breadie?* Participants

1. Deb In Hawaii--Eggplant & Mint Bruschette 2. Tina Marie - Focaccia

3. Natashya - Rosemary and Raisin Bread 4. Heather ~ Raisin Rosemary Bread

5. Kim-Banana and Honey Rolls

Powered by... Mister Linky's Magical Widgets.

Condiments!

“Condiments are like old friends-highly thought of, but often taken for granted.”
Marilyn Kaytor

Not anymore! This week is all about the supporting cast - the condiments! Those hard-working and highly flavoured additions that make a meal delicious.

Ketchups, mustards, salsas, chutneys, jams, pickles, mayo.... sweet or savoury. Our toppings are tops!

So get out your mortar and pestles, blenders, food processors or machetes - whatever you use to get the perfect consistency on that perfect Jamie Oliver condiment - and show us what you've whipped up!

Post your J.O. condiment on or by Sunday, September 11th and link up with Mr. Linky below.

Can't wait to see your condimental creations!
*

And, did you get a chance to check out the Back to School posts from last week?

 *

Link up your Jamie Oliver condiment post to Mr. Linky below, leaving a comment after.

*

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

all photos from google images
I Heart Cooking Clubs *Condiments!* Participants

1. Kim-Simple Cheesy Mustard 2. Deb in Hawaii-Guava-Yuzu-Vanilla Jam

3. Michelle ~ Winter Crunch Salad w/ Mind Blowing Sauce 4. Heather~ Roasted Strawberry Vanilla Bean Jam

5. Meredith-Honey Lemon Glazed Carrots 6. Natashya - Salsa Verde

Powered by... Mister Linky's Magical Widgets.

Back to School!

It's Back to School time!!  Are you ready to dust off those lunchboxes and fill them up with goodies?

  Sandwiches, soups, salads, veggies and dips, yogurt and fruit, maybe some homemade treats or a special drink?

If you're not busy packing lunches, maybe you'd like to end summer with a bang by making one last special summer supper.  Pack yourself, your family, or your friends a special picnic and head outdoors.  Soak up the sun!

However you celebrate Back To School is up to you!  Make and post your Back To School dish by Sunday, September 4th.  Don't forget to link your post of the week with Mr. Linky below, so we can all enjoy your Back To School recipe. Please remember to leave a comment after to be sure that we don't miss anyone. 

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

I Heart Cooking Clubs *Back To School* Participants

1. Deb in Hawaii--Butternut Squash Muffins (w/ Blueberries) 2. Michelle ~ Chicken Korma

3. Natashya - Frittelle di Spaghetti 4. Kim-Fresh Strawberry and Vanilla Jam

Powered by... Mister Linky's Magical Widgets.

Soups, Salads and Sammies!

What's better than a big comforting bowl of soup, a fresh, crispy salad, or a thick, hearty sandwich?

They are the simple pleasures of life and we are celebrating them here at IHCC.

This week we are all about Soups, Salads and Sammies with Jamie.

Make your favorite out of the three, or make it a combo plate. Make your dishes for lunch, dinner, or even a midnight snack. It's up to you. Just pick a Jamie Oliver recipe (or recipes) from one of his books or online and post it by Sunday, August 28th.

These are all Jamie Oliver dishes--mostly from his website and the work of David Loftus

Don't forget to link your post of the week's with Mr. Linky below, so we can all enjoy your fabulous Soup, Salad or Sammie creation and 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 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 *Soups, Salads & Sammies-Jamie* Participants

1. Deb In Hawaii--Bread & Tomato Soup 2. Tina Marie -Minestrone Soup 3. Meredith-Good Old French Bean Salad

4. Natashya - Reuben-ish Sandwich on Rye-ish Bread 5. Michelle ~ Roasted Carrot/Avocado Salad & Sweet Potato & Chorizo Soup 6. Heather ~ Sweet Corn and Shrimp Chowder

7. Andreas - Quinoa Salad 8. Kim-Pea and Mint Soup

Powered by... Mister Linky's Magical Widgets.

August POTLUCK!

It's that time again!  Pick a recipe...any recipe (any Jamie Oliver recipe, that is).  Head into the kitchen and have a little fun...then post about it and link up here so that we can all get hungry!  Can't wait to see what everybody brings to the POTLUCK this week.

Make and post your Let's Get Naked! post by Sunday, August 21. 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 time for dessert! 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* August Potluck Participants

1. Deb in Hawaii-Spaghetti w/Sweet Cherry Tomatoes, Marjoram & Olive Oil 2. Michelle~ Sweet Runner Bean Stew 3. Tina (Penne Pasta with Eggplant, Tomatoes and Mozzarella)

4. Heather ~ Sweet Cherry Focaccia 5. Natashya - Zucchini Carbonara 6. Lucia - Creamiest White Beans and Leeks

7. Kim-Chicken and Zucchini Kebabs

Powered by... Mister Linky's Magical Widgets.

Time for Dessert!

That's right, it's time to get our sweet on with our sweet chef, Jamie Oliver!

This week it is all about desserts. Hot and gooey, crisp and chewy, cold and creamy - you name it!

Get out the sugar! Whip up a dessert from one of Jamie Oliver's recipes - online or from one of his books. Blog it, link it, and tell us about it!

Don't forget to link your post of the week's with Mr. Linky below, on or by Sunday August 14th, so we can all enjoy your cool and 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.

*All these delicious photos are from JamieOliver.com, by David Loftus. 
*IHCC bears no responsibility for the weight you will gain this week! ☺

I Heart Cooking Clubs *Time for Dessert!* Participants

1. Tina Marie -Orchard Eve's Pudding 2. Michelle ~ Parfaits using JO's Granola 3. Natashya - Orchard Eve's Pudding

4. Deb in Hawaii--Peach Crumble 5. Heather ~ Pukka Pineapple w/ Mint Sugar 6. Andreas - Raspberry-Yoghurt Popsicles

7. Kim-One Minute Berry Ice Cream

Powered by... Mister Linky's Magical Widgets.

Brit Bites!

This week we're cooking up the food of Jamie's homeland and the possibilities are endless.  Grab your cookbooks, and a pint or two, and get ready for a fun week of culinary traveling.

Which British dish will you choose?

Maybe you'd like to start your day with the Full Monty?

Perhaps you'd like to try your hand at a classic?

There's always room for a little Roast Beef and Yorkshire Pudding.

Naturally, there might be some fish and chips in your future!

 

Hungry for Dessert??

How about Sticky Toffee Pudding, Eton Mess, or Banoffee Pie?

And last, but not least...if you're feeling especially British...

there's always the quintessential tea and scones!

Make and choose any British inspired recipe by Jamie Oliver and post to your blog no later than Sunday, August 7th!  Don't forget to link your post to Mr. Linky below so we can all see your Brit Bites!  Remember to leave a comment after you link up just to be sure that we don't miss anyone. 

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

If you missed out on all our cool creations last week, click HERE to be directed to our We Be Chillin' theme.

 *photos courtesy of JamieOliver.com, freewebphoto.com, and yahoo.com

I Heart Cooking Clubs *Brit Bites* Participants

1. Michelle ~ Welsh Rarebit 2. Deb in Hawaii--Breakfast Eggy Crumpets

3. Tina Marie - bangers and mash 4. Natashya - Minty Mushy Peas

5. Kim-Fish and Chips

Powered by... Mister Linky's Magical Widgets.