Showing posts with label recipes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label recipes. Show all posts
Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Happy Thanksgiving!!

    By Kate

    It’s Thanksgiving Day here in the USA and many of us are looking forward to celebrating the day by cooking, watching football, and eating too much.

    Oh, and we also give thanks for that which we've been blessed. ;-)


    Now, as some of you may know, I am officially known as the worst cook in the world. No, really. I burn things. All the time. Our smoke alarm gets a real workout whenever I step into the kitchen.

    And yet, for my family, I took a chance and cooked several side dishes for the holiday. So what do I have to be thankful for this Thanksgiving?

    I didn’t burn anything! Hallelujah!!

    Yeah, it was a shock for me, too. :-)

    Okay, now let’s talk about what I’m really thankful for this time of year. I’m especially thankful for my dear family and for so many wonderful friends here in the Lair and elsewhere. I’m thankful that I’m able to write books for a living and I’m doubly thankful for all the fabulous readers, booksellers and librarians I’ve met all over the country. Thank you!!

    So now, just for fun … here's a snack to enjoy at a holiday party or a small gathering with friends. It’s an old family recipe and so simple to make, even I can do it—without burning anything!

    Be careful with these – they’re addictive! They only take 5 minutes to mix, then 20 minutes baking time.

    Kate's Crazy Mixed-Up Nuts

    ¼ cup butter
    2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
    1 tsp each: seasoned salt, celery salt and garlic powder
    ½ tsp ground cumin
    ¼ tsp. each cayenne pepper and pepper
    1 c. shelled walnuts
    1 cup pecan halves
    1 cup whole almonds, lightly toasted

    Preheat oven to 325 F. Melt butter in a small saucepan. Add Worcestershire sauce and seasonings. Simmer over low heat for several minutes for flavors to blend. Stir in nuts and transfer to a shallow baking pan. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

    Makes 3 cups. (Great with cocktails. And they can also be tossed on salads.)

    Wishing everyone in the States a very Happy Thanksgiving! And to our friends in other parts of the world, a very Happy Thursday!!

    I’m enjoying a cool, sunny day here in Palm Desert, California. Where are you today? How’s the weather? And what are you thankful for today? For sharing with us on Thanksgiving, I’ve got a signed copy of THE LIES THAT BIND and some fun promo goodies for one random commenter!
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Thursday, July 16, 2009

Recipe Roundup, Bandita Style

    I love recipes. A smidge of this, a dash of that, and little care and voila - a delicious result. Especially when the smidges and dashes are mixed together by Banditas (and Bandita Buddies, of course). For fun, Auntie Cindy came up with this idea and we thought we'd share a few Bandita Recipes. Not for a decadent chocolate dessert or a rich stew, but even - much more likely to be found in the lair - a tart margarita. Nope, these are the Perfect Hunk Recipes. We all have our own idea of the perfect hunk, right?

    Aunty Cindy's, for example:
    Take Indiana Jones' fedora, whip, and derring-do
    Add a pinch of Will Turner/Orlando Bloom's intensity
    Mix with Wolverine/Hugh Jackman's physique
    A dash of James Bond/Pierce Brosnan's mischievous sparkling eyes
    Blend well, pour into a Regency waistcoat and savor the results.

    Oh my, doesn't he sound tasty?

    Posh shared this recipe:
    Take Thomas Crowne/Pierce Brosnan's sly genius
    Add Rick O'Connell/Brendan Fraser's to-die-for physique
    Add a dash - just a little - of Will Ferrell's zany humor
    Mix with Kurt Russell's macho good looks
    And finish off with a sprinkling of John Cusack's vulnerability
    Voila!

    *wiping drool off chin* Voila, indeed!!

    Mmm, getting hungry yet?

    Nancy offered this:
    Hugh Jackman's height (we tall females like that), build, and non-Wolverine hair Pierce Brosnan's eyes Viggo Mortenson's swordsmanship Gregory Peck's voice in Patrick Stewart's accent Daniel Craig's hard edge leavened with Richard Dean Anderson's humor (not a movie hero, but I'm warping him in (no pun intended - that's the other STAR thing) since Stargate was a movie). And doesn't Craig have dimples? I'd like there to be dimples.

    Ooooooohhhhh, dimples. What's yummier?!?!?!

    Donna's recipe is quite specific!
    Troy/Eric Bama physique
    Patrick Swayze ability to dance

    American
    Gigolo/Richard Gere eyes
    Jude Law lips
    Alan Rickman intensity

    Hugh Jackman accent
    combine, shaken - not stirred
    Then serve. Do not under any circumstances cook I like my man raw

    I can see her point, can't you?

    Madame had this recipe to share:
    Richard Armitage's intensity Daniel Craig's toughness Matthew McConaghey's easy charm (when the occasion warrants) Stephen Fry's wit (OK, my guy has multiple personality disorder. What can I say?) Looks like Clive Owen

    Mouthwateringly delicious, if you ask me!! I'd take two helpings.

    Beth shared her favorite recipe: Take Ryan Reynolds' physique Add Bradley Cooper's sexy grin Mix with Shia LaBeouf's unique charm, A smidge of Seth Rogan's humor And a dollop of Hugh Jackman's accent and singing ability. Stir gently, pour into a movie theater seat and enjoy!

    *sigh* Now doesn't that sound wonderful?!?!


    And my recipe?
    Start with Johnny Depp, with his humor, smile and personality
    Sprinkle lightly with Legolas’ serene mysticism
    Add a large dash of Hugh Jackman’s delicious physique
    A hint of Jon Bon Jovi’s rocker voice An extra large spoonful of Captain Jack's naughtiness
    And a smattering of Rick Castle’s boyish charm
    Stir him all up and serve him to me on a very large platter, with a side of chocolate sauce!!

    How about you? What would YOUR perfect hunk recipe be?
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