I rarely cook any type of fish at home, unless I’m entertaining, because my kids don’t like any of it. But I spied this super simple recipe for teriyaki salmon recently and decided to make it anyway, haters be damned. It seriously took less than fifteen minutes to make and was delicious served over steamed rice. Swipe left for the recipe - I made it as written but subbed Japanese cooking wine for the sake because I googled for a substitute while standing in the Asian grocery store because I was too cheap to buy sake for one recipe that I may or may not love. The cooking wine was listed as an acceptable substitute and it seemed to do the trick! Oh! And I also removed the skin. If you like salmon, save this recipe when you want a simple and healthy way to make it.
“If you can’t control your woman, you’ve fou “If you can’t control your woman, you’ve found a good one.” I told someone last week that I feel pretty much like a plant … needs plenty of sunshine and fresh air, occasional watering and feeding, and a steady stream of kind words. It’s not really that complicated. 💛
Truth be told, these are my favorite types of meal Truth be told, these are my favorite types of meals… platters where you can just pick at them while sipping wine and catching up with a friend. Chances are, if you come over for a meal, you’re getting an assortment of things to nosh on, maybe a mix of homemade appetizers… but just an array of deliciousness you can snack on whilst enjoying the evening. 

I’ve been wanting to make a lox platter for awhile now, so here we are. I sprinkled some Everything But the Bagel seasoning onto smoked lox and then added sliced cucumbers and radishes to the platter along with sliced bialys and crackers. Dipping items are a must so I included hummus and tzatziki. A fun platter just to nibble from, but a bialys sandwich with everything stuffed in it was pretty perfect too. Hope that gave you a little bit of inspo for something you can easily whip up too!
I had planned another type of post tonight, but in I had planned another type of post tonight, but in light of today’s news, it just doesn’t feel right. Some days it can be hard to find the sunshine, especially a day like today. I can’t make sense as to why things like today continue to happen while people spend copious amounts of energy worrying about banning books and drag shows. Make it make sense. Just make it fucking make sense. It doesn’t. You can’t. Until it does, use your voice. Show up to meetings. Sign the petitions. Text ACT to 644-33 to get involved (I did). Be so loud that you can’t be ignored, until things change. Thirteen school shootings this year. When is enough, enough?
Weekend photos in review, old school edition. Cont Weekend photos in review, old school edition.
Context: 1) Lola has zero chill in the car, 2) fulfilling request for Chicken Parm Penne with Vodka Sauce, 3) Sunday vibes 4) my favorite porchetta sandwich 5) from @butlerandtheboard 6) affirmations, 7) the sun was out today
Just like the moon, you’re whole no matter what Just like the moon, you’re whole no matter what phase you’re in. ✨ Got this one back in September and it’s one of my favorites. I sometimes forget it’s there until I get a random flash of it.
Happy #NationalPuppyDay to these two. I used to ca Happy #NationalPuppyDay to these two. I used to call Clifford an asshat, because he basically was. But there’s a new asshat in town… 🙄 Clifford is now a freaking rockstar. His tumor and age have slowed him down a LOT and he virtually never misbehaves, and we are seriously so proud of him. Lola, on the other hand, is still full blown PUPPY. Tonight I’m assembling a gate to replace the wooden one she ate through. 😂 Berners love wood and she is OBSESSED with being in the kitchen. So one new metal gate coming right up as soon as I can figure out how to put it together.
Last week when I met the owners of the new French Last week when I met the owners of the new French bakery in town, I told them how happy I was that they were opening … because now I had an endless source for gifts for my mom’s future birthdays and Christmases. She was born in Paris and we’ve grown up with a healthy appreciation for French things … starting with their pastries and baguettes, but so much more. My daughter took her first trip to Paris last year and thoroughly enjoyed the croissants there and she deemed the ones at @chocolatinenj just as perfect. No surprise there since the owner is a French pastry chef! If you’re local and haven’t been, do make a point to stop in and visit. They’re open Wednesday through Sunday and have a wide selection of sweet and savory items and a few French retail selections as well. We’ve tried the macarons, the Croque Monsieur, the croissants, the tomato tarts, the baguette … basically we’re working our way through their display case in due time. Don’t miss this one - enjoy!
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July 30, 2008 · Narrative

One of these days, I swear I’m going to organize my tried-and-true recipes once and for all.  I will.  I really will.  My vague goal is to go through and make whatever ones I haven’t talked about on here yet, that way I can get them online and actually just get rid of the tried-and-true file altogether.  But that’s going to take awhile.  Until then, the mishmash of clippings and printouts sits in the corner of my office and mocks me.

But for you guys, there is actually another way, and it’s pretty cool and a great testament to technology these days.  With TasteBook, you can create your own cookbook, full color and personalized to the hilt and everything.  You can add in favorite recipes from the ‘net, and even personal family ones.  Certainly is a far cry from those little index card files that our mothers had, isn’t it?

To help inspire you, the team at 3-A-Daygave me 20% off coupon codes to give away to Sweetnicks readers for the Nourish Your Morning book.  If you’re one of the first six readers who leave your favorite dairy recipe as a comment here, it’s yours!

The cookbooks are actually pretty spiffy … colorful, tabbed and hardback covers.  You can even pop them open to add or remove recipes.  You can check out the demo right here on how it works.

Have at it!

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  1. Tatiana says

    July 30, 2008 at 8:51 pm

    Sleepin’ in Omelette

    6 onion rolls
    1 cup grated cheddar cheese
    1 1/2 sticks butter
    1 8 ounce package cream cheese
    10 eggs
    2 cups milk
    1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
    dash of cayenne pepper
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    1 teaspoon chopped chives
    Generously butter 9 x 13 baking dish. Tear onion rolls into chunks. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese, then tear cream cheese into small piece and place over the top. Cut 1 1/2 sticks butter into pats and place over the top. Mix remaining ingredients and pour over the top of the dish. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
    The next morning, bake at 325 degrees, covered, for 45 minutes. Then remove foil and continue baking at 350 for 10-15 minutes.

    Reply
  2. Darius T. Williams says

    July 30, 2008 at 10:37 pm

    Oh – I think I’ll need to try this out. I’m just creating some tried and true recipes – my problem is though that I don’t write ANYTHING down…I just cook…and it comes out good. I’m gonna start recording things though…I really am.

    -DTW
    http://www.everydaycookin.blogspot.com

    Reply
  3. Joel says

    July 30, 2008 at 11:10 pm

    Blueberry Pancakes to start your 3-a-day off right:

    http://foodmonkeys.blogspot.com/2007/09/blueberry-pancakes.html

    Reply
  4. Mary says

    July 31, 2008 at 8:37 am

    We love these buttermilk biscuits with all meals of the day!

    http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/BUTTERMILK-BISCUITS-232187

    Reply
  5. Ali says

    July 31, 2008 at 8:48 am

    Secret Banana Smoothies
    Makes 1 large serving, shown

    In a blender, add 1 cup milk, 1 cup ice cubes, 1 banana, 1 tsp. almond extract and 1 tsp sugar (optional). Blend until smooth. Recipe courtesy of Penzeys One magazine.

    Reply
  6. Ali says

    July 31, 2008 at 8:49 am

    btw, that is ali from divine domesticity :)

    Reply
  7. The Neighbor (Wife) says

    July 31, 2008 at 9:00 am

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY CATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Reply
  8. Nerissa says

    July 31, 2008 at 2:11 pm

    Ahhh well, I didn’t arrive in time to give any milk recipes. NOt that I had one on the ready mind you. I did drop by to see if you’d like to participate in a meme. I have tagged you if you’d like to join in.
    Oh.. and it seems Happy Birthday is in order too, I see? Felicitations!

    Reply
  9. Nancy Mihalich says

    July 31, 2008 at 2:16 pm

    THIS IS SOOOOOOO GOOD FOR BREAKFAST! YUMM!
    LEMON BROWN SUGAR BREAD PUDDING (8 serv.)
    1 loaf challah bread, cut into 2″ dice, 6 eggs, beaten, 2 c. heavy cream, 1 c. light brown sugar, loosely packed, 2 lemons, zested, 1 tsp. vanilla extract, whipped cream, blueberries, powdered sugar for garnish – Put bread cubes in large bowl. Mix eggs, cream, brown sugar, zest & vanilla together; pour over bread. Mix well & let sit for a minimum of 15 min. Butter a casserole dish & pour the mixture into the dish. Put into the top half of the oven until the center is slightly firm to the touch, about 30 min. Serve warm garnished with whipped cream, blueberries and powdered sugar.

    Reply
  10. Robyn says

    July 31, 2008 at 11:51 pm

    Happy birthday Cate!

    Reply
  11. Reeni says

    August 1, 2008 at 10:00 am

    One of my favorite refreshing summer dairy recipes is a
    Blueberry Milk Shake:
    3/4 cup milk
    1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
    1 and 1/2 cups vanilla ice cream

    In blender blend the milk and blueberries first, add ice cream and blend until smooth.
    I’ve had this for breakfast on those days when you just wake up and it is already hot and sticky!

    Reply
  12. Cate says

    August 5, 2008 at 12:50 am

    Mary, Nancy and Tatiana – please let me know your e-mail addresses so I can send you the code (you can email me at sweetnicksplace AT aol DOT com.

    Robyn – thank you!

    Nancy, Reeni and everyone else – all the recipes sound delicious … printing now. :)

    Reply

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I rarely cook any type of fish at home, unless I’m entertaining, because my kids don’t like any of it. But I spied this super simple recipe for teriyaki salmon recently and decided to make it anyway, haters be damned. It seriously took less than fifteen minutes to make and was delicious served over steamed rice. Swipe left for the recipe - I made it as written but subbed Japanese cooking wine for the sake because I googled for a substitute while standing in the Asian grocery store because I was too cheap to buy sake for one recipe that I may or may not love. The cooking wine was listed as an acceptable substitute and it seemed to do the trick! Oh! And I also removed the skin. If you like salmon, save this recipe when you want a simple and healthy way to make it.
“If you can’t control your woman, you’ve fou “If you can’t control your woman, you’ve found a good one.” I told someone last week that I feel pretty much like a plant … needs plenty of sunshine and fresh air, occasional watering and feeding, and a steady stream of kind words. It’s not really that complicated. 💛
Truth be told, these are my favorite types of meal Truth be told, these are my favorite types of meals… platters where you can just pick at them while sipping wine and catching up with a friend. Chances are, if you come over for a meal, you’re getting an assortment of things to nosh on, maybe a mix of homemade appetizers… but just an array of deliciousness you can snack on whilst enjoying the evening. 

I’ve been wanting to make a lox platter for awhile now, so here we are. I sprinkled some Everything But the Bagel seasoning onto smoked lox and then added sliced cucumbers and radishes to the platter along with sliced bialys and crackers. Dipping items are a must so I included hummus and tzatziki. A fun platter just to nibble from, but a bialys sandwich with everything stuffed in it was pretty perfect too. Hope that gave you a little bit of inspo for something you can easily whip up too!
I had planned another type of post tonight, but in I had planned another type of post tonight, but in light of today’s news, it just doesn’t feel right. Some days it can be hard to find the sunshine, especially a day like today. I can’t make sense as to why things like today continue to happen while people spend copious amounts of energy worrying about banning books and drag shows. Make it make sense. Just make it fucking make sense. It doesn’t. You can’t. Until it does, use your voice. Show up to meetings. Sign the petitions. Text ACT to 644-33 to get involved (I did). Be so loud that you can’t be ignored, until things change. Thirteen school shootings this year. When is enough, enough?

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I rarely cook any type of fish at home, unless I’m entertaining, because my kids don’t like any of it. But I spied this super simple recipe for teriyaki salmon recently and decided to make it anyway, haters be damned. It seriously took less than fifteen minutes to make and was delicious served over steamed rice. Swipe left for the recipe - I made it as written but subbed Japanese cooking wine for the sake because I googled for a substitute while standing in the Asian grocery store because I was too cheap to buy sake for one recipe that I may or may not love. The cooking wine was listed as an acceptable substitute and it seemed to do the trick! Oh! And I also removed the skin. If you like salmon, save this recipe when you want a simple and healthy way to make it.
“If you can’t control your woman, you’ve fou “If you can’t control your woman, you’ve found a good one.” I told someone last week that I feel pretty much like a plant … needs plenty of sunshine and fresh air, occasional watering and feeding, and a steady stream of kind words. It’s not really that complicated. 💛
Truth be told, these are my favorite types of meal Truth be told, these are my favorite types of meals… platters where you can just pick at them while sipping wine and catching up with a friend. Chances are, if you come over for a meal, you’re getting an assortment of things to nosh on, maybe a mix of homemade appetizers… but just an array of deliciousness you can snack on whilst enjoying the evening. 

I’ve been wanting to make a lox platter for awhile now, so here we are. I sprinkled some Everything But the Bagel seasoning onto smoked lox and then added sliced cucumbers and radishes to the platter along with sliced bialys and crackers. Dipping items are a must so I included hummus and tzatziki. A fun platter just to nibble from, but a bialys sandwich with everything stuffed in it was pretty perfect too. Hope that gave you a little bit of inspo for something you can easily whip up too!
I had planned another type of post tonight, but in I had planned another type of post tonight, but in light of today’s news, it just doesn’t feel right. Some days it can be hard to find the sunshine, especially a day like today. I can’t make sense as to why things like today continue to happen while people spend copious amounts of energy worrying about banning books and drag shows. Make it make sense. Just make it fucking make sense. It doesn’t. You can’t. Until it does, use your voice. Show up to meetings. Sign the petitions. Text ACT to 644-33 to get involved (I did). Be so loud that you can’t be ignored, until things change. Thirteen school shootings this year. When is enough, enough?
Weekend photos in review, old school edition. Cont Weekend photos in review, old school edition.
Context: 1) Lola has zero chill in the car, 2) fulfilling request for Chicken Parm Penne with Vodka Sauce, 3) Sunday vibes 4) my favorite porchetta sandwich 5) from @butlerandtheboard 6) affirmations, 7) the sun was out today
Just like the moon, you’re whole no matter what Just like the moon, you’re whole no matter what phase you’re in. ✨ Got this one back in September and it’s one of my favorites. I sometimes forget it’s there until I get a random flash of it.
Happy #NationalPuppyDay to these two. I used to ca Happy #NationalPuppyDay to these two. I used to call Clifford an asshat, because he basically was. But there’s a new asshat in town… 🙄 Clifford is now a freaking rockstar. His tumor and age have slowed him down a LOT and he virtually never misbehaves, and we are seriously so proud of him. Lola, on the other hand, is still full blown PUPPY. Tonight I’m assembling a gate to replace the wooden one she ate through. 😂 Berners love wood and she is OBSESSED with being in the kitchen. So one new metal gate coming right up as soon as I can figure out how to put it together.
Last week when I met the owners of the new French Last week when I met the owners of the new French bakery in town, I told them how happy I was that they were opening … because now I had an endless source for gifts for my mom’s future birthdays and Christmases. She was born in Paris and we’ve grown up with a healthy appreciation for French things … starting with their pastries and baguettes, but so much more. My daughter took her first trip to Paris last year and thoroughly enjoyed the croissants there and she deemed the ones at @chocolatinenj just as perfect. No surprise there since the owner is a French pastry chef! If you’re local and haven’t been, do make a point to stop in and visit. They’re open Wednesday through Sunday and have a wide selection of sweet and savory items and a few French retail selections as well. We’ve tried the macarons, the Croque Monsieur, the croissants, the tomato tarts, the baguette … basically we’re working our way through their display case in due time. Don’t miss this one - enjoy!

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