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.

Monday, August 4, 2008

Broccoli Salad

Be warned, this calls for overnight refrigeration. Make the dressing one day ahead, and then just combine all the other ingredients before guests arrive. Now you have plenty of time for your own dressing. Pick something pink and sparkly!

This is a great dish to bring to summer BBQs. Because of all the broccoli, it looks healthy. You’ll be a hit. (photo by wanko)

Broccoli Salad

1 cup mayonnaise (I use light)

1/4 cup sugar

2 Tbsp. vinegar

1 package fresh broccoli

1/2 cup walnuts

1/2 cup raisins (I like golden)

1/2 cup red onions\raw


Combine mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar to make the dressing and refrigerate overnight before mixing with broccoli.
Combine remaining ingredients and serve with the dressing, cold.

Options: Substitute cran-raisins for raisins which gives the salad extra color.

Make it a meal: Serve salad with grilled salmon and Super Fast Potatoes.

Wine: Chardonnay, of course.
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