I've tried my hand at make butter molds a few times now. But each time the mold will break a bit or not be as smooth as I prefer. I'll have to find some kind of recipe out there. It's just fun for me to try to make different shapes out of them with cookie cutters.

Found this quiz on Shabby Cheap. I found the results funny. Partly because of the recent Weekend Cookbook Challenge topic of Nigella.

Class act

You're a glamorous Nigella in the kitchen. You like your food and your
cooking to be sensuous. As far as you're concerned, eating should be
all about slurping and unbridled pleasure. In the kitchen, you're mildly
disorganized and you like it that way. So, pour yourself a martini and
get into that pinny. You know you look sexy in it.



I recently read that the Rachael Ray show is no more. I like the idea of quick meals because frankly modern life is one big race after another, but after a while I stopped being a fan of hers. Well at least she still has her Food Network shows, magazine, books and line of cookware/cutlery to fall back on.

I made a new breakfast dish, Ham Quiche. I like to try to use up ingredients I have before having to go grocery shopping.

I had ham, eggs(always) and mayo on hand. The mayo was supposed to make the quiche fluffy. I was wondering if he would be able to taste the mayo in the dish. Niel is not a fan of it except in egg or chicken salads.

I think next time I will have to try sour cream. Niel could taste the mayo, although I couldn't.

But it made i did make a nice and airy dish.



Breakfast Quiche
Serves 6
1/2 lb. cubed ham or bulk breakfast sausage
3 eggs
1/2 c milk
1/2 c mayonnaise
1-2 c grated cheese(I used cheddar)

Prep
Move oven rack to the middle of the oven.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
Cube ham, if using. If ham is watery, microwave it for a couple of minutes
and drain off the water.

Assemble
Saute sausage if using, and drain off fat. (I used ham and just threw it in the bowl.)
Mix eggs, mayo, and milk in a bowl.
Add meat and cheese
Place all ingredients in a lightly greased pie pan and bake 50 minutes.
Let cool 5 minutes before cutting and serving.

I totally cannot locate the link I got the above recipe from I think it was a college professor who has her own recipe site, but I did find another site for dedicated to breakfasts.

http://www.mrbreakfast.com/recipe_collection.asp?subcategoryid=12

HAPPY EASTER!!

While I was in the Easter isle of Target when I saw a cake mold for pull apart cupcakes in a bunny form. The idea is cute, however I wouldn't necessarily call them cupcakes. Perhaps a presliced cake mold instead. Read more about them at Yum Sugar.

Niel recently brought home Buffalo Jerky from Trader Joes. We're always trying new things they offer. We're slaves to Trader Joes. Anyways the jerky was pretty tasty for Buffalo meat, which I'm not a fan of. Too gamey for me.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Niel and I ate at Buffalo Wild Wings a couple of weekends ago. He's been a fan of their wings since being introduced by Kelvin.

We got the fourth mildest sauce they had to flavor wings and a side of cheesy potato wedges. Niel also got a burger, but said it was so so.

The wings and potato wedges were very tasty however. I just wish they had a location closer to our place. But maybe a farther location is not such a bad thing. Heh.

I first heard about The Neely's on one of Paula Deen's shows. They are four brothers who have BBQ restaurants located in Memphis and Nashville. However their entire family is involved in the business.

Then I saw that one of the brother's Patrick and his wife Gina now have their own show on the Food Network called Down Home With The Neely's. They are very casual and fun spirited. Plus the food they prepare always looks fanfrickintastic.

Thank you to everyone who participated in round 25 of Weekend Cookbook Challenge theme:Nigella Lawson!! It was a great roundup(47 enteries) and with only two overlapping recipes.

I read Nigella Lawson's cookbooks like novels. She writes much like her
television persona. Cooking is exciting, fun and delicious. And no one describes food like Nigella does. I can say so with confidence that say she is definitely my favorite chef. I could watch any episode of one of her shows over and over again. I hang on her every word because I care to see if a recipe is a revamped version she got from one of her grandmothers, or what shortcut she suggests.

I was really interested in all the participants takes and versions of her recipes and thankfully there was a good amount. Please let me know if I may have missed any submissions.

The first entry was a main course, Beef Stew With Anchovies And Thyme, from Mike from Mel’s Diner. His was the first entry for Weekend Cookbook Challenge just like I was for when Mike hosted. Although the recipe turned out to be too Macey, Mike still has a soft spot for Nigella.



However Mike tried again with three more dishes. With a total of four tries. Beating me. This time a dessert and two appetizers. Zabaglione, Pea and Garlic Crostini and Butternut Squash and Pasta Soup. Mike almost became the blogger who contributed the most recipes.



The Zabaglione made for an interesting post and a good learning experience. Nice try Mike! However the Pea and Garlic Crostini and Butternut Squash and Pasta Soup saved the day. Both came out tasty, easy to make and a sure hit as an appetizer for any dinner.



The next participant was from Allen at Eating Out Loud, who made a delicious looking appetizer of Avocado and Green Pea Hummus. And what a lovely photo to accompany it.



Sara the mastermind of Weekend Cookbook Challenge made two scrummy dishes of Chicken Caesar Crepes and Green Eggs and Ham. Mmm great meals for any occasion!





Ruth from Once Upon A Feast made the most dishes with eight entries! Thank you so much Ruth; everything(Sticky Asian Ribs, Gingery Snowpea Stir Fry, Cauli-fried "Rice", Cacik, Black & Blue Steak, Hasselback Potatoes, Chocohotopots and St. Tropez Chicken) looks marvelous.











Michelle from Je Mange Laville made a lovely main course of Pollo alla Cacciatora. This looks so delicious and was featured on a recent episode of Nigella Express. A must try.



Tami from Running with Tweezers made a lovely Clementine Cake. Clementines are one of my favorite fruits so I was interested to see how it would fair in a baked good. Glad it turned out fabulous.



Joanna over at Lost in the kitchen made Honey Chocolate Cake although took a bit long was still yummy.



Raspberry and Chocolate Meringue Stack inspired Abby at Eat The Right Stuff, who added her own touch which resulted in a tasty version all her own.



Mansi Desai had a little write up about Nigella on her blog Fun And Food.

Dennis from Kookjegek.nl mad a springy side dish of Lemon Risotto. He also has some beautiful photos on the site.



Zakia from the The Frosted Bakeshop enticed us with Rosebud Madeleines one of my favorite desserts.



Mari from Mevrouw Cupcake made two lovely dishes. A main course of Cinnamon-Hot Lamb Tenderloin and a side dish of Cherried and Chickpea'd Couscous. Yum yum yum. I adore lamb, chickpeas and couscous. Must try this the next time I invite family over.



Michelle from Us vs. Food adorned brought the second Clementine Cake recipe to the round up. And am I glad there are two fans of this cake. Michelle's post which tickled me, so I shall now try definetly try it. She certainly did smack down the Clementines.



Lysy from Munchkin Mail contributed yet another dessert recipe Translucent Apple Tart. Mmm apple tart. Delicious.



Lisa from La Mia Cucina’s and her hubby’s contribution was a lovely main course of Chicken Pot Pie. A recipe from her beloved Nigella that she liked.



Mimi from All Things Mimi gave us a wonderful sounding dessert recipe Quadruple Chocolate Loaf Cake.



Stephanie from Just One Bite made one of her favorite Nigella recipes Rhubarb Cornmeal Cake. Versatile and delicious!



Shaun of Winter Skies, Kitchen Aglow a newcomer to Nigella Mania, nonetheless made a delicious main course dish of Fettuccine with Chicken from the Venetian Ghetto.



Pille from Nami Nami submitted a very tasty looking dish I have to make for Niel, Cider and Mustard Pork Chops.



Jasmine from Confessions of a Cardamom Addict made four recipes from Nigella Express. Three breakfast and one main course dishes. All a tasty hit!









Lisa from Lady Concierge made a very tasty looking Chocolate Cloud Cake. Mmm chocolatey goodness.



Over at Laws of the Kitchen there is a lovely meal of Nigella's Buttermilk Chicken, Asparagus and Warm Potato Salad. Thanks Cake Law!



Gretchen from Canela & Comino made one of my favorite side dishs Creamy Scalloped Potatoes.



Halo from Cook Almost Anything Once made the tastiest looking cupcakes I ever did see.



Duff over at Duff ABC's offered the second soup entry with Hot & Sour Soup. Glad the soup turned out well, although the ingredients were a bit difficult to come by.



Judy from Judy's Gross Eats provided the third soup entry. A Cream of Chicken Soup. Perfect for chilly days such as now.



Holly from Phemomenon made a yummy breakfast, dessert, hey an anytime pastry of Sticky Buns. They look so delicious!!!



Cara from Cara's Cravings made a yummy dish of meatballs that would be great for an appetizer or main course.



Johanna Green Gourmet Giraffe made the fourth soup entry with a lovely bowl of Chesnut and Lentil soup. Rich, creamy and perfect for any weather.



I made three dishes for this round up. Two main and one dessert. The main courses were inspired by my wanting of winter to be over and the dessert cause anything could tast good fried! Sliced Steak with Lemon and Thyme.



And I squeaked in with Maple Chicken and Ribs, and Fried Mounds bars.





Thanks again to everyone. I thoroughly enjoyed making these meals and everyones reading your posts!