Diva Cooking 101

Divas cook gorgeous things that are fabulous enough to share with friends and family. They just don't cook much. Every diva needs a few, easy signature dishes to get by. Are you a diva cook?

Divas cook while listening to Billie Holiday, Muddy Waters, or the Rolling Stones.

Divas cook while sipping Champagne, Chardonnay, or a martini.

Divas cook with a feather boa draped around their shoulders.

While cooking, divas nibble gin-soaked olives or Champagne-saturated strawberries.

Divas cook while wearing an apron that says, "Tomorrow is another Chardonnay."

A diva's favorite breakfast is last night's appetizers.

Divas don't stress over particular amounts in any recipe. Glugs, plops, and handfuls are accurate enough.

Divas can cook with boas because diva recipes do not require many steps. Still, the food is fabulous.

Saturday, July 12, 2008

Super Fast Potatoes

Diana, a skiing diva, reluctantly makes potatoes for her partly Irish husband. You read about Bob and his distaste for anything salad in an earlier post. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. Diana serves this with only salt and pepper as seasoning, but I like to add a bit of rosemary and thyme. Cajun spices are nice, too.

Super Fast Potatoes

3-4 large potatoes, sliced (Diana uses red, I use Yukon Gold.)

1/2 yellow onion, chopped

pats of butter

sprinkling of rosemary and thyme

In a microwave-safe dish, layer the sliced potatoes, onion, and butter.

Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs.

Nuke 'em for about 12 minutes.

Make it a meal: Serve potatoes with a grilled steak and a Caesar salad.

Wine: Chardonnay goes well with the buttery Yukon Gold potatoes, Chablis with the red potatoes.
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