Recipes by Aly M. Cleary ~ Cooking In Stilettos

	Cocktail Hour – Mexican Hot Chocolate With A Kick by Aly M. Cleary ~ Cooking In Stilettos My love affair with tequila started years ago when I would hang out at Annies, our weekend spot in W. Mass. One of my friends, Albee, took me under his wing to teach me about tequila. I made the common mistake of ordering Albee’s brand of choice, Jose Cuervo with the lemon & salt. Albee looked at me with a face of shock and…	1 vote 397 views
	Tried and True: Chicken Parmesan Made Lighter by Aly M. Cleary ~ Cooking In Stilettos In this month’s issue of Clean Eating Magazine, Food Network’s Robin Miller made a Guiltless Chicken Parmesan and I have to admit, this way of making Chicken Parm is a tried and true. I will never go back to the traditional way of making this. The flavor added by the Dijon Mustard was fabulous. And, at under 500 calories, well that…	1 vote 663 views
	Decadence On A Spoon – Super Simple Caramel Sauce by Aly M. Cleary ~ Cooking In Stilettos This has been one of the posts that have caused me to make repeat kitchen experiments. I have been craving caramel sauce to top various confections and the option of buying store bottled stuff is not an option. I have been highly concerned about the additives and preservatives in various processed foods. I’ve heard way too many…	1 vote 333 views
	A Ray Of Sun In A Sea Of Snow – Lemon Ricotta Cookies by Aly M. Cleary ~ Cooking In Stilettos I am praying that this winter ends quickly. This onslaught of snow has me craving things that remind me of summer and these Lemon Ricotta Cookies with Lemon Glaze did the trick. It was not too sweet and had the perfect texture. You might want to make this for your family and friends and even your coworkers. It is guaranteed to…	1 vote 758 views
	Tried and True: Easiest Ever Strawberry Jam by Aly M. Cleary ~ Cooking In Stilettos I have to admit that when it comes to all things jam, the thought of making my own never crossed my mind. When something called for jam, that entailed a trip to the store to buy something that was premade. That all changed once I saw that it really isn’t so difficult thanks to the Barefoot Contessa. She has a recipe for Easy…	1 vote 1115 views
	Tried and True: Nigella’s Spaghetti Alla Carbonara by Aly M. Cleary ~ Cooking In Stilettos The other night I stood in front of my fridge staring blankly in while thinking “There’s NOTHING to cook”. It was a nice change from morning closet whine that echos through my house of “I have NOTHING to wear.” So, as I stood in front of the fridge wondering if I should just pick up a phone and order some takeout, I had a…	1 vote 331 views
	Recipe Revamp: Chipotle Southwestern Corn Soup… by Aly M. Cleary ~ Cooking In Stilettos Sometimes recipes need variety – or changes. One recipe that is so ingrained in my head that I can make it by memory is Grown Up Girlie’s Southwestern Chicken Soup. however, this time I decided to play around in my pantry and this version made the cut. The chipotle salsa had quite the kick and y’all know how much I adore Smoked…	1 vote 456 views
	Tried & True: Honey Garlic Chicken… by Aly M. Cleary ~ Cooking In Stilettos I’m really enjoying my new slow cooker. I’ve learned that if I make a nice batch of something, the leftovers transition into other meals during the week and that helps during the Eat In Challenge when I’m tempted to pick up the phone and call for takeout. Honestly, with this injury, I’m hesitant on doing any big chopping, etc. so…	1 vote 608 views
	Arctic Chill Means Beef Stew Is On The Menu…. by Aly M. Cleary ~ Cooking In Stilettos One thing about being up north means more excuses to break in the new All Clad Deluxe Slow Cooker that I found under the Christmas Tree. I do have to say that I love this slow cooker – I can brown everything in ONE POT and clean up is a breeze. Not to mention it looks phenomenal on my countertop if I do say so myself. See, isn’t it…	2 votes 1089 views
	B[u]y The Book: Nigella Christmas and a Tried & True Recipe for Bourbon Glazed Ribs… by Aly M. Cleary ~ Cooking In Stilettos Before you remind me of exactly what date it is and how I should have reviewed this BEFORE the holidays, hold up. I have to say Nigella Christmas: Food Family Friends Festivities by Nigella Lawson has recipes that are not just for the holidays. I…	2 votes 1124 views