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What To Do With Leftover Chipotle Peppers

June 10, 2012 By 6 Comments
How To Store Leftover Chipotles - Final

Ever have a recipe that calls for one chipotle but you are stuck with a leftover can of chipotles in adobo that you have no idea what to do with?  They can only keep in the fridge for so long before they start looking like a science experiment.  When I saw this tip some time ago on the Rachael Ray show, the only thing I could exclaim is "BRILLIANT" and, let me tell you, my pantry (and wallet) are forever thankful. Next time you have a can of chipotles that need a home, here's what you can … [Read more...]

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How To: Nigella Lawson’s Instant Pancake Mix

March 8, 2012 By 3 Comments
Instant Pancake Mix - Sift

A few years ago, I posted a recipe for Blueberry Ricotta Pancakes  which advocated the use of an instant pancake mix and one of my fave bloggers told me that I should make and not buy the mix.  Trust me - when Sue speaks, I listen.    Plus - having dealt with one too many "pantry pests", I'd feel much better knowing where everything came from.  Let's not even get into the cost of buying one of those big box brands and shelf life questions. Nigella Lawson has a fail-safe Instant Pancake … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cooking In Stilettos, How To, Nigella Lawson, Pantry, Saving In Stilettos, Tips and Techniques, Tried and True Recipes Tagged With: , , , , , , , ,


Fab Friday Returns

June 24, 2011 By 1 Comment

Oh Fab Friday - how I've missed thee! There's something about a little virtual eye candy that makes a gal happy. I'm loving the fact that the fall shoes are starting to come out. Now, before you remind me "Aly - it's just the beginning of summer - don't bring up fall!", I have to say that buying fall clothes/shoes are something that I look forward to EVERY. SINGLE. YEAR! Well, I figure I got 8 weeks of shoe lust to get out of my system as I pick out THE perfect stilettos to rock this fall. Don't … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Aprons, Baking In Stilettos, Bargains, Cookbook, Deal Alert, Fab Friday, Fashion, Favorite Things, Obsessed With, Pantry, Shopping, Williams-Sonoma Tagged With: , , , , , , , ,


Fab Friday Returns to Cooking In Stilettos

April 8, 2011 By 3 Comments

Ahh - we're FINALLY back on schedule and the Fab Friday has returned... This is going to be quite the weekend as I have some really interesting culinary projects ahead, a friend's 40th b'day celebration that is sure to bring back LOTS of 80s memories, great food, convo and cocktails, and some work to do on Cooking In Stilettos. What do they say - when you love what you do, then it's not work at all :) Here are a few things that have captivated me this week. Fab Friday - Cooking In … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Aaron McCargo Jr, Cookbook, Cooking Classes, Cool Products, Emile Henry, Fab Friday, Fashion, Food Network, Next Food Network Star, Obsessed With, Pantry, Philly, Williams-Sonoma Tagged With: , , , , , , , , , , ,


Cooking In Stilettos Visits Philly Street Style…

January 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment
PhillyStreetStyle

Jimmy Contreras is one of Philly's well-loved movers and shakers. Add to that his flair for style and fashion, and you have one man who knows what will make you look and feel fabulous! If there is something going on in this city, you can bet that he knew about it long before it crossed everyone else's radar. Well, now he keeps Philly in the loop through Philly Street Style. Cooking In Stilettos was thrilled to be asked to be a contributor and you can catch us weekly reporting on what we know … [Read more...]

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Quick Fix: How To Make Brown Sugar

November 21, 2010 By 28 Comments
Quick Fix - How To Make Brown Sugar - Ingredients

Ever have the situation where you are in need of an ingredient and you go to your pantry and realize that you are clear out of it?  That happened to me last year during the holidays.  I had granulated sugar, demera sugar, powdered sugar – you name it, I had it – all but brown sugar.  Can I tell you how miffed I was to have to leave and run up to the grocery store in the midst of a culinary project?  Plus, I'm the type of gal who often keeps a spare on hand so for me to be out of what I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fine Cooking, Ingredients, Pantry, Quick Fix, Recipe, Tips and Techniques, Tried and True Recipes Tagged With: , , , , , ,


Homemade Mustard, Not Impossible…

May 11, 2009 By 2 Comments

One thing I have to thank the Top Chef producers for - bringing to the home viewers attention other great chefs that might not necessarily be on the Food Network or Fine Living.  Recently on the Tivo, I discovered a plethora of new shows - Jose Andres, the ever present Ming Tsai and, one of my new favorites - Hubert Keller.  On one of the recent episodes, he based a whole show just on the condiment that is found in every good cook's pantry - mustard.  When he said the viewer could make … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Celebrity Chefs, Condiment, Hubert Keller, Pantry, Recipe Tagged With: , , , ,


Out With The Old. In With The New…

November 25, 2008 By 2 Comments

My pantry has been severely neglected. Those closest to me know that work has been kickin' me into overdrive and cooking and I have been estranged. Part of the reason for the cooking pause has been, quite simply, this nightmare of a pantry. To find something means some serious expeditions to find that one elusive ingredient as it hasn't been organized in forever. Not to mention, the lighting in my kitchen has been horrid but since the complex finally fixed (and broke) the overhead light on the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Apt., Pantry


Yay or Nay: Meyer Lemon Olive Oil

June 27, 2008 By 2 Comments

I keep hearing a buzz about Meyer Lemon Oil. Normally, when it calls for something like that, I've been know to *shhhh* take a little lemon zest and juice, put it in some extra virgin olive oil and set it aside for a bit to "bloom" or whatever. Lately, I've been getting emails and I keep seeing "Meyer Lemon Olive Oil".What say you: Yay or Nay? This content is published at Cooking in Stilettos. Thank you! … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Oils, Pantry, Yay or Nay


Pantry Find: Williams Sonoma Spice Rubs…

May 25, 2008 By 6 Comments

There are a few things that I can't resist - fresh spices are one; Williams Sonoma spice rubs are another. There's something about a good spice rub that adds a bit of za-za-zu to the ordinary.Two things I must have in my pantry: Williams Sonoma Coffee Spice Rub (with brown sugar, chipotle peppers, espresso and premium herbs and spices) Williams Sonoma Chili Lime Rub (with a blend of New Mexican chilies, California cilantro, Turkish cumin, paprika and more – plus sea salt and tart lime)Check … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Pantry, Spices, Williams-Sonoma