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Kathy Strahs

Cuban Dinner Party

May 15, 2012

The mambo music was turned up, the mojitos were muddled – we were all set for a festive evening when our dear friends Karin and Tony and their two little kids arrived for our Cuban-themed dinner party this past weekend. When I visited Cuba about ten years ago on a business school study trip, I [...]

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Chicken, Caramelized Onion and Mango Quesadillas

May 3, 2012

Yesterday, for me, was one of those “and this too shall pass” kind of days. You know the ones where every last thing seems to go wrong – spills, leaks, costly repairs, overcharges, email snafus, you name it. I’m turning the page on yesterday – today is a new day and we’re going to start [...]

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Maple-Pecan Crusted Chicken

April 18, 2012

Just hearing the words “maple-pecan crusted” I’m already interested. I’m thinking about something a little sweet, a little nutty, definitely crunchy – a foray into a satisfying bite. Even though I’m not usually a big fan of boneless, skinless chicken breasts, the promise of this coating – made even crunchier with panko bread crumbs – [...]

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Rocky Road Brownie Pudding Pie

April 12, 2012

This Rocky Road Brownie Pudding Pie is one of those recipes that separates the serious rich chocolate dessert fans from the rest. To take it on, you have to be willing to bake a pan of brownies ahead of time so that you have one bar to crumble into the pie. It requires you to crush [...]

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Petit Pain au Chocolat (Chocolate-Filled Croissants)

March 26, 2012

Bookmark this recipe for your next brunch potluck – this recipe for Petit Pain au Chocolat couldn’t be easier and the results will score you huge points among your chocolate loving friends (at least it did with me). For this simplified version, you just wrap puff pastry around some good chocolate, brush on some egg [...]

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My Top 9 Favorite On-the-Side Recipes…Celebrating 3 Years!

March 21, 2012

Three years ago this week I decided to branch out from panini-making a bit and start this blog “on the side”. I hoped to discover some hidden gems among the recipes I found printed on the food labels in my kitchen…I wound up finding a real treasure trove. To celebrate Cooking On the Side’s blogoversary [...]

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Yogurt Mixed Berry Pie

March 14, 2012

“It dee-WISH-us!!” That’s the highest level of culinary praise from my two-year-old son. That and plate licking…both his own plate and that of his big sister. This Yogurt Mixed Berry Pie, from a recipe on the Chobani Greek Yogurt package, beat out even chocolate chip cookies among my kids this weekend. It’s got to be [...]

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Asparagus Quiche

March 13, 2012

Can someone please explain tart pans to me? I finally bought one over the weekend – the last remaining holdout in my baking arsenal – and, wow, was it a pain to use! Like literally – I ended up with no fewer than ten superficial quarter-inch cuts all over my hands following 20 minutes of [...]

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Blueberry Streusel Muffins…and a White Lily Cuisinart Baking Giveaway!

March 6, 2012

Some people dedicate space in their house for special bottles of wine – I have the special White Lily section of my pantry . It’s where I keep “the good stuff”. You Southerners who can find this super-light flour in any local grocery store are so lucky! I have to pay a pretty big premium [...]

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Chicken Tomato Saute + Nonstick Skillet Giveaway!

February 21, 2012

There are only 2 teaspoons of olive oil in this entire heart healthy Chicken Tomato Sauté dish – I was amazed! Most recipes usually call for 2 tablespoons of oil, but when you’re using a nonstick pan you scarcely need any at all. I often forget this about my nonstick pans. I usually just glug in a tablespoon [...]