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, May 2, 2009

Blue Potatoes










My current man is not crazy about blue cheese, so I was surprised that he gobbled this up, as did the rest of the men I was entertaining last night. Of course, I soon realized the recipe calls for bacon! He'll eat bacon off of anything. Trust me.

For some reason none of the wives and girlfriends could not make it. Alas, what's a diva to do? I had them drinking white sangria out of pink cups in no time.

Blue Potatoes

5-6 new red potatoes

a few splashes of olive oil

a few spoonfuls sour cream (I use light)

a toss of blue cheese

bacon bits

a small spoonful Dijon mustard

sprinkle of parsley

Cut the potatoes in half, then toss them in a bowl and coat them with olive oil.
Place them cut side down on a baking sheet and bake at 400 degrees for 25 minutes.
Let them cool a bit, then scoop out the pulp.
Mix the pulp with the sour cream, cheese, bacon, and mustard.
Fill each potato skin with the mixture.
Sprinkle with parsley.
Here you can serve right away or refrigerate and reheat when you are ready.

Make it a meal: Serve with chicken that has been marinated with The Best Marinade (see Food Article) and Broccoli Salad (see recipe).

Wine: Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc or Rose

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