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 23, 2010

Bacon-Wrapped Water Chestnuts

Everyone loved these at my latest garden party complete with white mosaic tiki torches and custom painted purple chairs. There are only four ingredients and a few easy steps. I finished this before Koko Taylor had finished telling her man not to let her catch him with his drawers down. (photo by GoodNCrazy)

Bacon-Wrapped Water Chestnuts

1/4 cup soy sauce

2 Tbsp. sugar

8 ounces whole water chestnuts, drained

8 slices bacon, cut in half

Mix the soy sauce and the sugar.
Add the water chestnuts and marinate for 30 minutes.
Wrap each chestnut with ½ strip of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
Bake 20 minutes at 400 degrees.

Make it a meal: Serve ahead of grilled chicken thighs and brave potatoes (see recipe).

Wine: Shiraz
Posted by at
Labels: , ,

No comments:

Post a Comment

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)