http://countrycook.today.com Where food is fun and nutrition is top priority. Tue, 14 Apr 2009 01:41:25 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en This chickpea salad is delicious served warm or cold, and is so simple to make.   Image Ingredients * 2 19oz cans of chickpeas (rinsed well) * 1 tbs sesame oil * 1 bunch chopped scallions (green onions) * 1 tbs shredded fresh Ginger * 1 large orange or yellow bell pepper, chopped * 1 small can mandarin orange ... http://countrycook.today.com/2009/04/13/warm-asian-chick-pea-salad/ Simple and delicious, this is a great dessert after a hot summertime meal. Image Ingredients ½ cup Mandarin orange segments, chopped 4 oz softened Cream Cheese 3-4 tbsp Orange liqueur 1 tbsp Sugar 1/4 tsp Vanilla extract Method Cream the cheese, sugar, liqueur and vanilla until smooth with an electric mixer Stir in ... http://countrycook.today.com/2009/04/07/creamy-mandarin-fruit-dip/ You will not find a Mac and Cheese like this in a little blue box. The Asiago in this recipe makes it especially rich and tasty. Ingredients * 1 lb Penne pasta (or similar) * 2 tbsp Butter or Margarine * 1 1/2 tbsp Flour * 1 cup Water * 1 cup Milk ( you can ... http://countrycook.today.com/2009/04/03/rich-and-creamy-four-cheese-baked-penne/ I have always said that I don`t cook...I CREATE, and someone finally agreed with me. Jewels at Creative Corner  just awarded me with  The Creative Corner Award for Blogs with a Creative Side. What an honor for my new blog to be recognized in such a nice way.  Here are the ... http://countrycook.today.com/2009/03/29/somebody-found-me-creative/   As most of you already know, those of us with Today.com blogs must remove our Entrecard widgets from our blogs. I must admit that when I first read the announcement, I was a little ticked off. My blog was mistakenly deleted when it was only 3 days old, and I had ... http://countrycook.today.com/2009/03/29/removal-of-entrecard-on-todaycom-blogs/ These Martinis are a variation of a Jello Shooter and go great with Sunday brunch. Image Preparation Martini glasses Small plastic skewers Dessert spoons Ingredients One pkg of your favorite Jello Jelly powder. (Lighter colors work best) 1 1/4 cups champagne or sparkling wine 3/4 cups boiling water Fruit of your choice Method Completely ... http://countrycook.today.com/2009/03/28/champagne-jello-martinis/ This dish is as pretty as it is tasty.   Image source Ingredients * 6 large multi- colored Heirloom tomatoes * 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil * 1/8 cup chopped fresh Oregano * 3 tbsp grated fresh garlic * 10-20 shrimp, depending on size (peeled and de veined) * 2 tbsp white wine * 6 oz Mozzarella or Provolone ... http://countrycook.today.com/2009/03/22/linguini-with-shrimp-and-heirloom-tomatoes/ Just a short note to let you all know how much your dropping by means. Since starting The Country Cook though, I have had a constant string of technical problems, and have been at times unable to respond to your comments as I should have. As a matter of fact, almost ... http://countrycook.today.com/2009/03/19/to-all-of-my-valued-readers/ This is the pizza I only wish I could have delivered. It is smoky, delicious and easy to make. Image Crust * store bought pizza dough * olive oil and crushed garlic mixture Sauce * one 8 oz can of tomato sauce * ½ tsp oregano * ½ tsp basil * ½ tsp garlic powder * ¼ to ½ tsp ... http://countrycook.today.com/2009/03/19/the-ultimate-homemade-pizza-recipe/ Don`t be so quick to throw things away when you do your spring cleaning this year. Many unused or unwanted items have alternative uses.   Tin Foil: Crumple a piece of tin foil and use it to shine bicycle rims Berry Baskets: Use berry baskets to foil rodents in the garden. Set the basket ... http://countrycook.today.com/2009/03/16/uncommon-uses-for-common-household-items-2/