CookingThyme: April 2012

Cleanse Your Palette: Week Fifteen

>> Friday, April 27, 2012 – cleanse your palette

Cleanse Your Palette is a weekly installment of color palettes, inspired by our favorite foods.

Inspired by Blueberry Ricotta Flapjacks on Simply Delicious

Photo by Simply Delicious

Make it: weekend breakfast.

>> Thursday, April 26, 2012 – breakfast, links, recipes, spring

We think the best way to start the weekend is with delicious foods shared with your family. Here's our favorites for a tasty weekend breakfast...

Blueberry Coffee Cake

Oatmeal Brulee

Asparagus and Soft Eggs on Toast

Wishing you a wonderful weekend!

-The CookingThyme Team

Quick tips: bringing butter to room temp, testing your oven and the perfect chicken breast

>> Wednesday, April 25, 2012 – links, quick tips

1. Check out these tips for bringing butter and eggs to room temperature from My Baking Addiction.

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2. Do you know your oven's hot spots? Use this bread test from Cooking Light to find out!

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3. The Kitchn has a great method for cooking moist and tender chicken breasts, perfect for salads and pastas!

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And that's a wrap on today's tips!

-The CookingThyme Team

Food in miniature

>> Tuesday, April 24, 2012 – entertaining, fun ideas, miniature, parties, spring

These tiny takes on classic foods brings a fun twist to some of our favorite dishes! Wouldn't it be fun to throw a party in miniature with these tasty treats?

Milk & Cookies
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Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup
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Caprese Tea Sandwiches

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Individual Crudites
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-The CookingThyme Team

Conquer the Kitchen

>> Monday, April 23, 2012 – adult classes, classes, Conquer the Kitchen, how to

We're thrilled to announce our newest program, Conquer the Kitchen. Conquer the Kitchen is a program designed to help you venture beyond your standard go-to meals and feel completely comfortable in your own kitchen. This three-part program includes a Cooking 101 class, a one-on-one grocery store consultation, and THREE How-To classes. The fun begins in May, and we hope you'll take this opportunity to join us! Scroll down to see more details about the program.

Time for a picnic!

>> Friday, April 20, 2012 – fun ideas, links, picnic, spring

Springtime is upon us! What better way to celebrate the season than by planning a picnic with your family or friends? Here are some of our favorite ideas for a simple and tasty picnic.

photo via The Decorated Cookie

1. Mason jars are a fun way to package your picnic items! Salads, pastas, drinks and even desserts can be stacked or layered in jars. Keep dressings at the bottom of the jar and shake just before eating!