12 Days of Giftmas – Blogger Edition – Part II

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Ok – where does the time go? It's December 22 and we're T minus 3 days and counting. Oy Vey! So, here are a few more fabulous bloggers that told a little birdie what was on their holiday wish list this year.   12 Days of Giftmas - Day 10 - Bloggers Edition by cookinginstilettos featuring wool coats … [Read more...]



Weekly Question: Holiday Recipes

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Ok - the holidays are fast approaching (T minus 6 days and counting for Christmas for this gal) and I'm in a panic - what to cook?  What to do?  What shopping is left? I haven't even started perusing the blog to see what's on the menu (I know I know - I should have thought of this already *sigh*) and I'm in a bit of a quandry.  Somehow I don't think I'm alone in this plight but I digress. So, I'm looking to you, dear readers, for a bit of culinary inspiration. What is YOUR favorite … [Read more...]



Happy Thanksgiving

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Wishing you and yours a wonderful holiday! For a laugh or two, check out this hilarious "Thanksgiving Letter"  that has made the rounds... … [Read more...]



Sunny Anderson Showcases Fab 4th of July Sides On GMA

With the 4th of July fast approaching, Food Network's  Sunny Anderson showcased some delish side dishes on Good Morning America this morning, including her Easy Baked Beans, Summer Corn Salad and a creamy Potato and Prosciutto Salad.   Well, that corn salad will be on the menu this weekend and, possibly, the baked beans. While the Barefoot Contessa had a good recipe for baked beans, I have to confess, it seemed somewhat daunting to this gal.  Sunny's recipe seems super simple and won't have … [Read more...]



Channel the Luck of the Irish with Moe’s Baileys Irish Cream Puffs

Let me tell you about Moe, one of my mother's BFFs from college.  My mom went to college when I was in junior high and I remember many a day visiting the campus, watching the big screen tv while my mom was in class (which was forever tuned to MTV during the days of Madonna, Loverboy, Michael Jackson's Thriller, etc.), wandering through the school bookstore and having "lunch with the girls" which almost always included her friend Maureen aka Moe. Moe was always the epitome of chic. She … [Read more...]



Valentines Day Dinner Ideas Courtesy of Ingrid Hoffmann

Still on the fence about what to make for dinner on Valentine's Day or can't get rezzies to that hot restaurant you know your honey would love – don't fret.  Ingrid Hoffmann has some fab. ideas for Valentine's Day that will have you looking like you have been planning this for weeks.  Check out her recipes for her seafood noodle paella, crema catalana and a fab citrus and basil infused sangria to make a memorable Valentine's Day dinner. Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world … [Read more...]



Tried and True: Nigella Lawson’s Coca Cola Ham

Nigella Lawson's Coca Cola Ham

It goes without saying that I have been rather successful when it comes to trying out Nigella Lawson's recipes.  She has this tendency to make practical recipes that will make you feel like a culinary diva.  During my can't cook my way out of a paper bag period, I remember watching her show "Nigella Bites" on the Style network and she did this "Coca Cola Ham."  For the holidays this year, I decided to be adventurous and try to make my first ham – of course flashing back to one of the first … [Read more...]



Happy New Year!

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I don't know where this year has gone.  2010 has been a whirlwind of activity and, from looking ahead, 2011 promises to be more of the same.  Cooking In Stilettos has grown in leaps and bounds and not a day goes by where I am not thankful for all of you.  From my kitchen to yours, I wish you much love, health, prosperity and happiness in 2011 and, of course, some fabulous choos! Happy New Year! … [Read more...]



VIDEO: Colin Cowie Transforms The Holiday Table

Colin Cowie, Event Planner Extraordinaire, visited the Today Show last week with tips and tricks on transforming the holiday table and he has outdone himself again. Between his all white "Disco" table, the red and gold "Christmas Chic" and the teal and chartreuse "Peacock" table, I'm about to head out to ZGallerie, Crate & Barrel and Michaels. After all, your tree and house are chic and elegant so why shouldn't your table be, right? Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and … [Read more...]



VIDEO: Barefoot Contessa Makes Holiday Entertaining Easy

The ONE day I don't check the Today Show schedule and set my DVR is the day that the Barefoot Contessa visits the set and showcases some great ideas for Holiday Entertaining. Thank god for the Today Show website where you can find not only this morning's fabulous video, but also her recipes for Chipotle & Rosemary Roasted Nuts, Lemon Chicken Breasts with Couscous With Toasted Pine Nuts and Easy Cranberry & Apple Cake. Now - how easy is that? Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, … [Read more...]