http://www.cookingforbimbos.com Just another WordPress weblog Sun, 29 Aug 2010 20:51:31 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Steak: 4 filet mignon, cut 1 1/4 inches thick salt 1/4 cup peppercorns, coarsely ground (pink, red, black, white, green) 1 1/2 tablespoons butter 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil Sauce: 2 shallots, diced small 1/2 cup Brandy 1 cup canned beef broth 2 tablespoons butter Why pay so much for a steakhouse dinner when this is way better... trust me! The ... http://www.cookingforbimbos.com/2010/08/steak-au-poirve/ Hey everyone!! I just got back from Lobster Season not too long ago... This is what I got... How crazy looking is that beast? But its sooooo yummy! (Sorry little guy). I am a self proclaimed Lobster Queen. Now, I'm not a morning person by any means... but when it's ... http://www.cookingforbimbos.com/2010/08/lobster-season-2010/ Oh the windy city... how I love thee! Chicago is my favorite city in the United States by far. When you think of big cities you think dirty, unsafe, busy, and bums everywhere. Chicago is quite the opposite. Its clean, very upscale, no bumbs, and the best food you've ever ... http://www.cookingforbimbos.com/2010/07/chicago/ Hey everyone!! Sorry I haven't put up anything new lately... I've been here.... I know.... its gorgeous. Every year since I was 2 my family has gone on a family vacation to Paradise Island, Bahamas. If you've never been.... GO!!! Its so gorgeous there, you can't beat it. The people are ... http://www.cookingforbimbos.com/2010/07/bahama-mama/ 2 cups all purpose flour 1 tablespoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold, cut 1 cup milk zest from 1 lemon 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon poppy seeds egg wash for brushing Glaze: 2 cups confectioners' sugar 1/4 cup lemon juice zest from 1 lemon 1 tablespoon butter, melted First thing you want to do for these ... http://www.cookingforbimbos.com/2010/06/lemon-poppy-seed-scones/ Hey everyone!!! I hope you all had an amazing weekend.. I know I did!.... Sorry I had to rub it in!!! I'm mean I know.  Well this weekend I went with my family down to Key West, FL to do some fishing. We chartered a boat and caught some Mahi Mahi ... http://www.cookingforbimbos.com/2010/05/key-west-weekend/ Crust: 2 cups graham cracker crumbs 1 tablespoon sugar 1 stick butter, melted Cheesecake: 1 1/2 pounds cream cheese room temperature ( 3- 8oz packages) 1 pint (16 oz) sour cream 1 cup sugar zest of 1 lemon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 large eggs Strawberry topping: 1 pint strawberries, sliced 2 tablespoons sugar juice of 1 lemon 1 tablespoon cornstarch, mixed with a little ... http://www.cookingforbimbos.com/2010/04/cheesecake-with-strawberry-topping/ 3 eggs 6 tablespoons melted butter 3/4 cup light corn syrup 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons Bourbon 1 tablespoons all purpose flour 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup roughly chopped pecans 1 cup semisweet chocolate morsels 1 unbaked ( 9 inch) pastry shell This recipe is amazing and makes me feel like I'm at the derby ... http://www.cookingforbimbos.com/2010/04/kentucky-derby-pie/ Segmenting oranges isn't as hard as you think and I'll show you how! First cut the top and bottom of the orange off. With a sharp knife working from the top, slice the rind and the white pith off. Try to not to cut the orange off! After you have ... http://www.cookingforbimbos.com/2010/04/how-to-segment-an-orange/ 4 cups baby spinach half red onion, sliced in thin rings orange segments from 2 oranges 1 avocado, sliced 1 cup candied pecans, rough chop dressing: 1/4 cup fresh squeezed orange juice 1 teaspoon dijon mustard 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil salt pepper This salad is so easy and is deeeeelicious! A must try for sure. Salads are great to ... http://www.cookingforbimbos.com/2010/04/spring-salad/