Author: Jenn Surowitz foodbyjenn

Jenn Surowitz foodbyjenn http://www.foodbyjenn.com Eating, cooking, loving life.

Breakfast in Egg Cloud City

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“Eggs in Clouds”

To view the full, original Rachael Ray Magazine recipe click here.

The original recipe called for chives, but my chives plant looked a little worn out, so I substituted dried tarragon.  Tarragon plays well with chicken, so I figured it would be a nice flavor to add to eggs as well.

In order to lighten up the meal, I skipped the bacon crumbles.  If you decide to use the bacon, I would suggest cooking it off in advance so that it won’t be smoking hot when you add it to the egg whites mixture.  If you would like to substitute the bacon, I think you could include chopped roasted red peppers or peppadews, either would add flavor and color to this dish, just blot off some the of moisture before adding.  Continue reading →

Kale Me Now

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I have been on the hunt this year for a revitalizing, refreshing and flavorful GREEN smoothie.  I have tried a variety of recipes thus far involving spinach, grapes and cucumbers among other fruits and veggies.

Last month, I purchased a copy of Oprah magazine (mainly for the clutter busting tips, as I am a big fan of organizing).  The issue contained a few recipes including one for a kale based juice! Check out the recipe here.  Continue reading →

Going Green in 2012?

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In my last post, I mentioned that I am the proud new owner of a Vitamix high performance blender.  I have been dying to get this tool in my kitchen for some time and it was a VERY special Christmas gift.  I have been making soups, frozen desserts, fruit smoothies and even frozen cocktails in this appliance.

A few days ago, inspired by an article in Bon Appetit Magazine, I made the above pictured veggie based elixir. I always try to use up what I already have in my refrigerator/pantry, so I put my own spin on the recipe.  Continue reading →

3…2…1… HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

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I am counting down the final hours, minutes and seconds of 2011.  Before I launch into a NEW YEAR of food fun, I thought I would take a look back on this year of my eating, drinking and all things food related and “countdown” the highlights.
 
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!  
 
 

THINGS I ATE:

7.  Cranberry Mustard from the Wisconsin Cheeseman.  My turkey sandwiches would not have been the same without this delightful little condiment.  I got a jar in January and I can honestly say that as long as the company continues to make this product, I will have a jar in my refrigerator going forward.

6.  Best of Soup Appetizer at The Chart House Restaurant. The perfect appetizer for this soup lover who wanted to try ALL the soups on the menu. Three perfect tasting size portions, in a beautiful formation of ramekins, included a New England style Clam Chowder, a sherry kissed Lobster Bisque and a chilled Gazpacho.

5.  Jersey Devil Chocolates.  I have tried a lot of spicy sweet chocolate bars and products from all over the world but this brand knocked out the competition.  Dark chocolate, chipotle chili and cranberries are combined in a delicate balance of exquisite goodness.  I found Jersey Devil Chocolates to be the ultimate chocolate bar / candy treat this year.  Continue reading →

Thanksgiving Tips and To Dos

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Six observations about My Thanksgiving 2011:

1.  Turkey  – you have to know your audience and cook accordingly.  Since none of the guests this year were particularly keen on dark meat, wings, or “drumsticks” –  I just made a turkey breast in a bag and it came out great – juicy and savory.  (For more on cooking bags, click here.)

2.  Don’t mess with Grandma’s recipe.  My grandmother’s recipe for stuffing calls for margarine so I only buy margarine when making her stuffing.  I’ve tried it with butter, but it came out “wrong”.  [There is nothing wrong with margarine per se, but I never keep it on hand.  I was born a butter girl.]    ONE time I tried to fancy up the whole dish and completely RUINED it-it tasted weird and no one recognized it!  So, take it from me, if your grandmother bothered to write the recipe down, don’t mess with it- just follow it to the letter.

3.  Never underestimate the power of the signature cocktail.  The cranberry infused vodka was a huge hit so we stuck with this drink all day and through the course of the meal.  I had a white wine at the ready to serve but we all voted to stick with the cocktails instead. Continue reading →