Monday, November 30, 2015

Nibbles & Noshes

It's the time of year for gatherings and celebrations of all sorts--the perfect time for nibbling and noshing with friends and family. It's all the better if some of those Nibbles and Noshes are healthier options. So this week, make any Ellie Krieger recipe for appetizers or small plate dishes suitable for sharing. There are plenty of recipes to choose from, dips to small bites, elegant to casual... whatever suits your style and occasion.

Collage Photos from Ellie Krieger.com, Kahakai Kitchen, Stirring the Pot & Couscous & Consciousness
 
Make and post your Nibbles & Noshes by Sunday, December 6th. 

Please remember to link up a thumbnail image of your dish and leave a comment after you link so that we don't miss out on your post. 

New to IHCC? Need help linking up? Check out our Welcome page. If you have any questions please leave a comment below and we will get back with you. 

If you missed out on our November Potluck theme last week, be sure to click on the links and check out all of the delectable dishes that our participants made.


Monday, November 23, 2015

IHCC November Potluck!!

It's Time For Another..... 

 

Your week to chose any recipe from any of our IHCC chefs, past or present.  Maybe you've been craving the exotic flavors of Indian cuisine and long for one of Madhur Jaffrey's curries, or maybe you feeling like throwing a fiesta with Rick Bayless, either way feel free to have a kitchen adventure with any of the chefs below! We can't wait to see what you cook up! 

Nigella Lawson
Mark Bittman
Giada de Laurentiis
Jamie Oliver
Tessa Kiros
Rick Bayless
Madjur Jaffrey
Yotam Ottolenghi
Donna Hay
Nigel Slater
Diana Henry
Jacques Pepin

To join in the November Potluck fun, just post and link your Potluck dish by Sunday, November 19th.

Please remember to link a thumbnail image and leave a comment after you link so that we don't miss out on your dish. 

New to IHCC? Need help linking up? Check out our Welcome page. If you have any questions please leave a comment below and we will get back with you. 

If you missed out on our Scentsational Sides  last week, be sure to click on the links and check out all the scentsational dishes we shared.



Monday, November 16, 2015

Scentsational Sides!

The main course usually gets all the credit, but it's the side dishes that make the meal. This week we are all about those sensational, or...

Scentsational Sides!

*Photos from EllieKrieger.com, FoodNetwork.com & Stirring the Pot

Make any Ellie Krieger side dish recipe that strikes your fancy. Want to try out a scentsational side dish for the upcoming holidays? Want a side dish that makes the kitchen, or even the whole house smell downright scensational? Looking for a side dish that is scentsational enough to enjoy it as the main course? Take your pick!

Make and post your Scentsational Side by Sunday, November 22nd. 

Please remember to link up a thumbnail image of your dish and leave a comment after you link so that we don't miss out on your post. 

New to IHCC? Need help linking up? Check out our Welcome page. If you have any questions please leave a comment below and we will get back with you. 

If you missed out on our Monthly Featured Chef Event with Mark Bittman theme last week, be sure to click on the links and check out all of the delectable Bittman dishes that our participants made.


Monday, November 9, 2015

Monthly Featured Chef Event: Mark Bittman


Mark Bittman, also known as The Minimalist, is a prolific cookbook author and columnist for the New York Times. He taught us "How To Cook Everything" with his pure and simple minimalistic approach. Nowadays he is teaching us about the benefits of conscious eating to improve both our own health and that of the world around us. 

Many of Bittman's recipes are a guideline, or jumping off point, giving the cook full creativity to chose from several variations and flavor profiles. In doing so, he not only teaches us how to cook; but, also how to customize our dishes and make them our own. One of the most valuable lessons in cooking.

Please make and post your Mark Bittman dish by Sunday, November 15th! Don't hesitate to tell us why you love Mark Bittman so. Feel free to share your favorite Bittman pic, Bittman quote, and/or share with us your favorite Bittman recipes. Please remember to link a thumbnail image and leave a comment after linking so we don't miss out on your dish. 
New to IHCC? Need help linking up? Check out our Welcome page. If you have any questions please leave a comment below and we will get back with you.
 

If you missed out on our Anyway You Slice It theme last week, be sure to click on the links and check out all the dishes we shared.

Monday, November 2, 2015

Any Way You Slice It!

Get out those knives, pizza cutters, mandolines, and any other slicing tools because this week it's...

Any Way You Slice It!


Make any Ellie Krieger recipe that can be sliced. Maybe you want something savory like pizza, a baked casserole, a quiche or a sandwich. Or maybe something sweet will catch your eye--like a pie or tart, cake, or dessert bars. As long as it can be sliced or features sliced ingredients, it works!

Make and post your Any Way You Slice It dish by Sunday, November 8th!   

Please remember to link up a thumbnail image of your dish and leave a comment after you link so that we don't miss out on your post. 

New to IHCC? Need help linking up? Check out our Welcome page. If you have any questions please leave a comment below and we will get back with you. 

If you missed out on our Potluck Week theme last week, be sure to click on the links and check out all of the yummy dishes that our participants made from our IHCC chefs.

Happy Slicing!