Culinary Adventures with Camilla

  Welcome to the October  2021  Improv Cooking Challenge . This group is headed up by Nichole of  Cookaholic Wife . And I haven't been very consistent, but I love the idea of the group, so I will try to be better in the coming months. The idea behind Improv Cooking Challenge: we are assigned two ingredients and are challenged to create a recipe with those two things. This month's items: pork and molasses. Here's what the crew is sharing with those ingredients... Molasses Roasted Pork Tenderloin by A Day in the Life on the Farm Baked Beans and Cottage Ham by Palatable Pastime Pork and Beans by Culinary Adventures with Camilla Pork and Beans I started with dry beans.  Click for a how-to:  here . You can do this the night before and keep in the fridge till you're ready to use them.  If you are using pre-cooked beans, I think I had about 4-5 cups. Also, I like adding espresso or coffee to my baked beans for added flavor. If you don't drink coff...

  Welcome to the August 2021  Improv Cooking Challenge . This group is headed up by Nichole of  Cookaholic Wife . And I haven't been very consistent, but I love the idea of the group, so I will try to be better in the coming months. The idea behind Improv Cooking Challenge: we are assigned two ingredients and are challenged to create a recipe with those two things. This month's items: eggplants and tomatoes. Here's what the crew is sharing with those ingredients... Iranian Tepsi Baytinijan from Pandemonium Noshery Classic Moussaka from Palatable Pastime Fried Eggplant Curry from Sneha's Recipe Catalan Escalivada from Culinary Adventures with Camilla Mirza Ghasemi - Vegan Version by Magical Ingredients Eggplant and Tomato Tian by A Day in the Life on the Farm Eggplant Prosciutto Caprese Panini from Cookaholic Wife I decided to make  Escalivada , a roasted vegetable dish that's typical from the regions of Cataluna and Aragon. Its name comes from a...

Welcome to the June 2020  Improv Cooking Challenge . This group is headed up by Nichole of  Cookaholic Wife . And I haven't been very consistent, but I love the idea of the group, so I will try to be better in the coming months. The idea behind Improv Cooking Challenge: we are assigned two ingredients and are challenged to create a recipe with those two things. This month's items: strawberries and basil. Here's what the crew is sharing with those ingredients... Strawberry Basil Lemonade by Making Miracles Grilled Chicken Breasts with Balsamic Strawberry Basil Topping by A Day in the Life on the Farm Strawberry Basil Crumb Bars by Veggies First Then Dessert Strawberry Lemon Basil Pasta Salad by Sneha's Recipe Strawberry Basil Avocado Toast by Palatable Pastime Strawberry Basil Smoothies by Our Good Life Grilled Strawberry & Blue Basil Granita by Culinary Adventures with Camilla Strawberry Basil Bourbon Smash by Cookaholic Wife Grilled...

Welcome to the November 2019 version of  Improv Cooking Challenge . This group is headed up by Nichole of  Cookaholic Wife . And I haven't been very good about participating, but I love the idea of the group, so I will try to be better in the coming months. The idea behind Improv Cooking Challenge: we are assigned two ingredients and are challenged to create a recipe with those two things. This month's items: pears and dairy. Here's what the crew is sharing... Sour Cream Pear Pie by Pandemonium Noshery Pear Hand Pies by Cookaholic Wife Pear and Port Cheese Spread by Palatable Pastime Burrata and Bartlett-Vanilla Bean Jam Crostini by Culinary Adventures with Camilla Poached Pears In Cinnamon & Red Wine With Ice Cream by Sneha's Recipe Caramelized Pear and Brie Rolls by A Day in the Life on the Farm Burrata and Bartlett-Vanilla Bean Jam Crostini  When I was brainstorming at the table about what dairy would go well with pears, the boys vote...

Welcome to the October 2018 version of  Improv Cooking Challenge . This group is headed up by Nichole of  Cookaholic Wife . The idea behind Improv Cooking Challenge: we are assigned two ingredients and are challenged to create a recipe with those two things. This month's items: honey and nuts. Okay, I'll admit the first word that came to mind with those combination - Cherrios! Not that I buy Honey Nut Cherrios, but I remember them from my childhood. My mind immediately went to: Can I make Cherrios?!? No, I decided, that sounds like a crazy person talking. So, I decided to make one of my favorite desserts...and I roped the Enthusiastic Kitchen Elf into helping me.  Before I get to that, though... An InLinkz Link-up Briwat Bi Loz adapted from Claudia Roden's Arabesque* We made these once before - as the final course of our  Claudia Rodin-Inspired Thanksgiving Menu   last year. I liken this to a less sticky, less heavy baklava. ...

Welcome to the September 2018 version of  Improv Cooking Challenge . This group is headed up by Nichole of  Cookaholic Wife . The idea behind Improv Cooking Challenge: we are assigned two ingredients and are challenged to create a recipe with those two things. This month's items: tomatoes and cheese. That seemed pretty simple. Those two go together so well. And, as it turns out, as part of our Cooking Around the World adventures - we're were on Vatican City and you can read a little bit about why they picked Argentinian dishes on our Pionono de Coco Y Dulce de Leche post - D selected Provoleta as an appetizer. It appears I neglected to post the recipe. Well, then...this is the perfect time to share. Before I get to that, though, please take a look at the others' tomatoes and cheese creations. An InLinkz Link-up Having never heard of this, I deferred completely to the Enthusiastic Kitchen Elf who made the shopping list and did all the cooking. I a...

Welcome to the March 2018 version of  Improv Cooking Challenge . This group is headed up by Nichole of  Cookaholic Wife . The idea behind Improv Cooking Challenge: we are assigned two ingredients and are challenged to create a recipe with those two things. This month's items: blueberries and lemongrass. An InLinkz Link-up It's not quite time for blueberries yet; we love when we get to go blueberry picking in Harkins Slough ! Thankfully, the markets have some pints albeit expensive ones. Blueberry and Lemongrass Chutney-Glazed Chicken Thighs Ingredients  serves 12 Chutney 1 red onion, peeled and thinly sliced olive oil 1 pint organic blueberries 1 cinnamon stick 1" knob fresh ginger, peeled and grated 1/2 t fresh lemongrass, minced 1/4 C organic dark brown sugar, lightly packed 3 T vinegar (I used an aged balsamic) 1 t fresh herbs (I used a mixture of mint and thyme) 1/2 t salt juice from 1 organic lemon (I used a Meyer lem...