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.

Friday, March 5, 2010

Easy Chicken Satay

I made this while in a pinch staying at my ski chalet. I had taken chicken out to cook, but night after night, my gorgeous husband took me out to eat. We were having guests the following night, so I decided to make a chicken appetizer with what few ingredients I keep at the Chardonnay Chalet. I whipped this together and it was a surprising hit! (photo by mtcarlson)

Easy Chicken Satay

2 tablespoons peanut butter

½ cup soy sauce

½ cup lime juice (which I keep around for mojitos)

1 tablespoon brown sugar

2 tablespoons chili powder

2 cloves garlic, chopped

1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

1 lb. chicken cut up into bite-sized pieces

Whip the first seven ingredients in a pretty bowl.
Add the chicken and marinate at least 2 hours, but overnight is best.
Grill or sauté and serve with little toothpicks stuck in them.

Make it a meal: Serve ahead of Mountain Chili (see recipe) which will keep you warm at the ski chalet.

Wine: Gewürztraminer
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