Pam Anderson's Blog, page 43

TGIF Chocolate Muffins

Often on Fridays we'll post a cocktail as a way to kick off the weekend, but today I decided to share this chocolate muffin. There aren't many recipes out there for a super chocolate-y ones. This one is. And I love the two stir-ins: dried cherries and white chocolate. Because they're a little decadent, these

Pureed Carrot Soup with Garam Masala

I'm sick and have been for two days. The kind of sick where you can barely lift your head off the pillow. Achy body, chills, headache, stomach pain. And when you've got a flu virus, there are only two things that heal: a hot bath and a home-cooked meal. A hot bath is easy enough,

Winter One-Pot Party!

Besides the wedding reception following Sharon and Anthony's ceremony we parents have been throwing little parties for the couple these past few weeks. As someone who's attended my share of weddings over the years I like this way of introducing the couple. If we had invited everyone we loved to the wedding, many couldn't have

Creamed Cornbread (Muffins Too!)

Creamed Cornbread Enough for Poblano Chicken and Chorizo with Creamed Cornbread Stuffing This batter also makes 12 really moist, savory corn muffins. Simply bake them in a 450-degree oven until golden, about 15 minutes. 1 can (14.75 ounce) creamed corn 2 cups yellow cornmeal 1 cup buttermilk 2 large eggs 1 stick (8 tablespoons) melted

Reuben Style Bean Burgers

I've posted my basic bean burger recipe on Three Many Cooks before, but here's a fun variation–perfect for a winter weekend when you want something fun but not totally decadent. It's Rueben-style with sauerkraut, Russian dressing, and Swiss cheese. David and I are off to Hill Country Barbecue for dinner with Maggy, Andy, and other family

Sticky Toffee Pudding with Toasted Pecans

It's finally getting nippy here in New York City. I felt a little depressed on Christmas morning when people were practically walking around outside in t-shirts and shorts! I love winter, I love the cold and snow, even the sleet and rain. Why do I love it (until March)? Because I love winter food. Soups,

Losing Weight, Eating Great!

Dressing for Maggy and Andy's wedding over five years ago and then again for Sharon and Tony's just a few weeks I go, I distinctly remember being grateful that I didn't have to crash diet for either event. For nearly seven years I've kept off the forty pounds I lost between 2004 and 2005. How

Pita Pizzas with Caramelized Onions, Dried Cherries, and Gruyere

Here's another of the hors d'oeuvres I made for Sharon and Tony's wedding reception last Friday night. I especially like this one since it doubles as a simple meatless main course. If you can't find pocketless pitas, you can also use store-bought naan bread (which they've started selling at Costco) or pizza crusts. If you'd

The Wedding!

All photos by the incredibly talented and wildly hilarious photographer, Ralph Alswang, former Clinton White House photographer. On December 17, 2011 Sharon and Anthony were married at Marquand Chapel at Yale Divinity School where they met over two years ago. Sharon was radiant, gorgeous and glowing. Anthony was handsome–no, dashing! And their wedding was the

Dutch Baby with Ham, Leeks, & Sharp Cheddar

Pancakes are awfully nice on a winter holiday morning, but with batch griddling it's hard to for everyone to sit down and enjoy them together. Enter the Dutch Baby. It's one big impressively puffy, golden pancake. If you're a little uncertain about how to make one, watch our video and we'll show you how. Since