Bridal Shower

The Creative Kitchen Cooking School just launched it's first bridal shower cooking class.

The bride was a former student at Forest City High School, so she refreshed her baking skills by

preparing Quiche Lorraine and Almond Scones.  She was presented with an apron before measuring

the flour and other ingredients.  All the guests enjoyed sampling the results...Each guest in turn brought

their favorite recipe and many wonderful gifts.  A recipe for success: one bride, bridesmaids, family

 and friends!  FYI...the recipes for the quiche and scones are avaliable by sending an e-mail to

creativekitchencookingschool@hotmail.com   I know how to attach the documents at that address:)

The Art of Homemade Pizza

This class was so much fun.  We used the same basic pizza crust, but created 7 different toppings.

It was a little international taste adventure

French...al fredo sauce, chicken and mozzarella

Greek...Feta cheese, chicken, mozzarella, spinach, onion, green and black olives, balsamic vinegar, cucumbers, Greek seasoning and oregano

Italian...Roasted Tomatoes with garlic and basil, spinach, mozzarella

Southwest...cream cheese,  fresh cilantro, fresh tomatoes, onion, jalapeno, garlic

Barbecue...barbecue sauce, red onions, cooked chicken, Colby/Montrey Jack cheese

Norwegian...Cream cheese, dill weed, onion, lemon juice, shrimp, fresh organic greens

American...bacon, hamburger , roasted tomatoes with garlic and basil, Co/jack cheese, onion

Dessert...brownie wedge topped with raspberry sherbet, white chocolate leaf, and fresh raspberry

Birthday Party Recipes March 12th

The Winning Recipes from the Food Fight can be found on the Globe Gazette website...you can use/WOW....The Spring WOW magazine can be viewed on line too.  The recipes are in that as well.

Pepper Medley Slawsa, Almost your Mother's Mashed Potatoes, Orange Glazed Chicken

The Raspberry Balsamic Dressing can be found on the spa day blog entry...if a little tart..add just a little sugar!

Artichoke Dip:

1 can of artichokes, drained and diced
2-3 T mayonaise (not salad dressing or miracle whip)
1 clove of garlic
1/3 cup parmesan cheese
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Can be made ahead for a more marinaded flavor...serve with triscuits

Bavarian Apple Torte...My favorite dessert

1 stick of butter
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 t vanilla
1 cup flour

cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, add vanilla and flour
press into a round 9" pan

8 oz cream cheese (at room temperature)
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 t vanilla

In a bowl blend the cheese and sugar...add the egg and vanilla..Spread on top of crust

3-4 Jonathan apples
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 t cinnamon

Peel and slice apples, toss with the sugar and cinnamon

Place on top of the cream cheese mixture
Bake @ 425 for 10 minutes...reduce temperature to 375 and bake an additinal 25-30 minutes longer.

Cool completely before serving

Here is the requested Bread Pudding Recipe..

1 small loaf French Bread (Bill's Wildflower Bakery)
1 pint half and half
2 t vanilla
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/2 package frozen raspberries or fresh in season
2 T powdered sugar

Mix together the berries and powdered sugar

Tear or cube the bread (1 inch)
Scatter the berries as you add the bread to a baking dish

Mix together the half and half, sugar, vanilla and eggs...pour over the bread and berry mixture
Let stand for 5-10 minutes so the bread absorbs the liquid

Bake @ 350 for 50-55 minutes

Serve warm with whipped cream