http://www.examiner.com/x-1629-Detroit-Cooking-Examiner?cid=exrss-Detroit-Cooking-Examiner en-us Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:40:43 -0700 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:20:52 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-1629-Detroit-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m7d3-4th-of-July--apple-pie-recipe?cid=exrss-Detroit-Cooking-Examiner Photo by:  Courtney Monigold, Apple PieNothing is more American that an apple pie.So for your '4th of July' party, get out your flag, your red white and blue and bake this pie. It’s easy.All you have to do is peel the apples, mix up sugar ... Desserts Pies Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:20:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1629-Detroit-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m7d3-4th-of-July--apple-pie-recipe?cid=exrss-Detroit-Cooking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1629-Detroit-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m7d2-Caprese-salad-recipe?cid=exrss-Detroit-Cooking-Examiner Photo by:  Courtney MonigoldJuly is a great month for Michigan gardeners’. This is when the fruit of your labor really begin to ripen and you finally get to reap the benefits.If you have found yourself with way too many tomatoes mid-July, ... Dinner Healthy Meals Salad Appetizers Lunch Side Dishes Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:42:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1629-Detroit-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m7d2-Caprese-salad-recipe?cid=exrss-Detroit-Cooking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1629-Detroit-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m6d25-Kobe-beef-burgers-stuffed-with-fontina-cheese?cid=exrss-Detroit-Cooking-Examiner Photo by:  Courtney MonigoldSummer has officially arrived and that means firing up the grill for a barbeque.If you are looking for a new way to impress your party guests, how about trying a Kobe beef burger--- stuffed with cheese. These burgers ... Dinner Meat Quick Fix Meals Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:32:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1629-Detroit-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m6d25-Kobe-beef-burgers-stuffed-with-fontina-cheese?cid=exrss-Detroit-Cooking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1629-Detroit-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m6d23-Green-bean-salad-with-candied-pecans-and-goat-cheese?cid=exrss-Detroit-Cooking-Examiner Photo by:  Courtney MonigoldSometimes the thought of eating ‘plain old’ vegetables just isn’t appealing. That’s when you know it’s time to really change it up.Take a look at this plate of beans turned into a colorfu... Healthy Meals Salad Vegetables Side Dishes Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:46:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1629-Detroit-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m6d23-Green-bean-salad-with-candied-pecans-and-goat-cheese?cid=exrss-Detroit-Cooking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1629-Detroit-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m6d20-Caprese-breakfast-sandwich?cid=exrss-Detroit-Cooking-Examiner Photo by:  Courtney MonigoldI spent part of May touring northern Italy. One of my favorite appetizers was a caprese salad: fresh tomatoes, fresh buffalo mozzarella so soft it melted in your mouth, all topped with basil, olive oil, and balsamic v... Breakfast Brunch Sat, 20 Jun 2009 10:18:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1629-Detroit-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m6d20-Caprese-breakfast-sandwich?cid=exrss-Detroit-Cooking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1629-Detroit-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m6d18-Macadamia-coconut-crusted-halibut-with-mango-salsa?cid=exrss-Detroit-Cooking-Examiner Photo by:  Courtney Monigold, Halibut and Mango SalsaHave you ever wanted to go to Hawaii? Have a Hawaiian luau in your backyard.This is the perfect summer dinner, coconut macadamia crusted halibut paired up with tart and tangy mango salsa.It&rs... Dinner Healthy Meals Fish Foodie Tips Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:48:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1629-Detroit-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m6d18-Macadamia-coconut-crusted-halibut-with-mango-salsa?cid=exrss-Detroit-Cooking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1629-Detroit-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m6d17-Mix-green-salad-with-goat-cheese-yogurt-dressing?cid=exrss-Detroit-Cooking-Examiner Photo by:  Courtney MonigoldIf you enjoyed the Macadamia Crusted Chicken I shared with you last week, you are going to love it’s partner in crime --- a mixed green salad with fresh blueberries, roasted almonds and a tangy goat cheese vinai... Dinner Salad Lunch Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:53:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1629-Detroit-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m6d17-Mix-green-salad-with-goat-cheese-yogurt-dressing?cid=exrss-Detroit-Cooking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1629-Detroit-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m6d13-Zucchini-carrot-spice-cupcakes-with-mascarpone-cream-frosting?cid=exrss-Detroit-Cooking-Examiner Photo by:  Courtney Monigold, Zucchini Carrot Spice Cupcakes Towards the end of summer, ambitious gardeners find themselves left with more zucchini than they know what to do with. Instead of throwing away those valuable assets, why not use the ... Desserts Cakes Summer Cookbook Summer Desserts Sat, 13 Jun 2009 11:35:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1629-Detroit-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m6d13-Zucchini-carrot-spice-cupcakes-with-mascarpone-cream-frosting?cid=exrss-Detroit-Cooking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1629-Detroit-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m6d11-Sauteed-salmon-filets-with-butter-pesto?cid=exrss-Detroit-Cooking-Examiner Photo by:  Courtney Monigold, Salmon with Butter Lettuce Pesto Fish should be on your weekly meal rotation! It’s light, it’s good for you, and in the summer, it’s easy to find quality fish in season! If you are looking for ... Dinner Healthy Meals Fish Summer Cookbook Summer Main Courses Thu, 11 Jun 2009 18:15:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1629-Detroit-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m6d11-Sauteed-salmon-filets-with-butter-pesto?cid=exrss-Detroit-Cooking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1629-Detroit-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m6d9-Macadamia-crusted-chicken?cid=exrss-Detroit-Cooking-Examiner Photo by:  Courtney MonigoldFinding new and improved chicken recipes can be a daunting task. Who wants the same old tired chicken every week?There is so much you can do with chicken, the possibilities are endless!I don’t know about you but... Dinner Meat Healthy Meals Summer Cookbook Summer Main Courses Chicken Tue, 09 Jun 2009 08:22:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1629-Detroit-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m6d9-Macadamia-crusted-chicken?cid=exrss-Detroit-Cooking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1629-Detroit-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m6d6-How-to-saute-fish?cid=exrss-Detroit-Cooking-Examiner I make sure I cook fish at LEAST once a week. Fish is very good for you, and in the summer, it’s pretty easy to find good quality fish.What do I mean by quality? Smell the fish. If it smells like the sea (and NOT fish) it’s probably good.... Grocery Stores Homemade how to Fish Foodie Tips Sat, 06 Jun 2009 10:22:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1629-Detroit-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m6d6-How-to-saute-fish?cid=exrss-Detroit-Cooking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1629-Detroit-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m6d5-Farmers-markets-in-Metro-Detroit?cid=exrss-Detroit-Cooking-Examiner As we approach the warm summer months, that means one thing to me:  farmer’s markets!I am always adamant about the ingredients I cook with so it’s no secret that I am a HUGE fan of the farmer’s market. You can find great prices... Grocery Stores Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:16:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1629-Detroit-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m6d5-Farmers-markets-in-Metro-Detroit?cid=exrss-Detroit-Cooking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1629-Detroit-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m6d2-How-to-make-your-own-hummus?cid=exrss-Detroit-Cooking-Examiner Welcome to "How to Tuesday", were the first Tuesday of every month I share tips and tricks to learning a new task in the kitchen!One thing I always love to buy at the market is fresh hummus. But have you ever looked at the prices for a smal... Homemade how to Dinner Healthy Meals Appetizers Side Dishes Tue, 02 Jun 2009 07:17:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1629-Detroit-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m6d2-How-to-make-your-own-hummus?cid=exrss-Detroit-Cooking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1629-Detroit-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m6d1-Chicken-shawarma-with-cinnamon-spice-couscous-and-dried-fruits?cid=exrss-Detroit-Cooking-Examiner Photo by:  Courtney MonigoldOne of my all time favorite foods to eat is Mediterranean. There is something about the fresh ingredients that just appeals to me.This dish was inspired by a great restaurant I like to go to in downtown Birmingham, ca... Dinner Meat Healthy Meals Restaurants Quick Fix Meals Mon, 01 Jun 2009 20:25:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1629-Detroit-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m6d1-Chicken-shawarma-with-cinnamon-spice-couscous-and-dried-fruits?cid=exrss-Detroit-Cooking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1629-Detroit-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m5d29-Mexican-hot-chocolate-and-molinillo-review?cid=exrss-Detroit-Cooking-Examiner Photo by:  Courtney MonigoldOn a recent trip to Mexico, my mother in law picked up some very fun treats for my husband and me. Two of which were a Molinillo fio and Mexican chocolate formed into disks. At first glance, I thought she bought me a ... Homemade how to Drinks Kitchen Tools Fri, 29 May 2009 15:38:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1629-Detroit-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m5d29-Mexican-hot-chocolate-and-molinillo-review?cid=exrss-Detroit-Cooking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1629-Detroit-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m5d15-Spinach-asparagus-quiche?cid=exrss-Detroit-Cooking-Examiner Photo by:  Courtney MonigoldThe weekend is just around the corner which means family time and of course, breakfast.What I love about quiche is that it is so easy to make, and in the meantime, I can clean out my refrigerator and throw in leftover... Breakfast Brunch Leftovers Makeover Fri, 15 May 2009 06:22:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1629-Detroit-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m5d15-Spinach-asparagus-quiche?cid=exrss-Detroit-Cooking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1629-Detroit-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m5d13-Maple-and-honey-roasted-pecans?cid=exrss-Detroit-Cooking-Examiner Photo by:  Courtney MonigoldOne of the best ways to get flavor from nuts, is to roast them. When you roast nuts, the oils are released, the flavors are enhanced, and they obtain a great crunch.I personally think roasting nuts gets rid of the &ls... Homemade how to Homemade Gifts Foodie Tips Wed, 13 May 2009 08:07:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1629-Detroit-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m5d13-Maple-and-honey-roasted-pecans?cid=exrss-Detroit-Cooking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1629-Detroit-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m5d11-Spinach-and-mascarpone-pasta-with-dried-cherries-and-roasted-pecans?cid=exrss-Detroit-Cooking-Examiner Photo by:  Courtney MonigoldIf the recipe for homemade mascarpone cheese caught your eye last week, this recipe will entice you further.Creamy mascarpone mixed in a heavenly white sauce poured over pasta shells and topped with sautéed spi... Dinner Pasta Quick Fix Meals Mon, 11 May 2009 15:53:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1629-Detroit-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m5d11-Spinach-and-mascarpone-pasta-with-dried-cherries-and-roasted-pecans?cid=exrss-Detroit-Cooking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1629-Detroit-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m5d9-Cinnamon-sugar-challah-french-toast-with-cinnamon-honey-mascarpone-creme?cid=exrss-Detroit-Cooking-Examiner Photo by:  Courtney MonigoldTomorrow is Mothers day, and what better way to show her you care, than making her a great breakfast!My mom always says “Every day is Mother’s Day.” But the truth is, everyday just isn’t enough... Breakfast Brunch Sat, 09 May 2009 18:01:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1629-Detroit-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m5d9-Cinnamon-sugar-challah-french-toast-with-cinnamon-honey-mascarpone-creme?cid=exrss-Detroit-Cooking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1629-Detroit-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m5d5-How-to-make-your-own-mascarpone-cheese?cid=exrss-Detroit-Cooking-Examiner Photo by:  Courtney Monigold, Mascarpone cheeseWelcome to May’s “How to Tuesday”! Every first Tuesday of the month, I share inspiring ‘how to’ recipes and cooking ideas. So if you want to be sure not to miss a beat,... Grocery Stores Homemade how to Tue, 05 May 2009 18:08:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1629-Detroit-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m5d5-How-to-make-your-own-mascarpone-cheese?cid=exrss-Detroit-Cooking-Examiner