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.

Thursday, July 10, 2008

Gourmet Spinach Salad

I learned this recipe from my waiter at a local restaurant many moons ago. Everyone adores this salad. Everyone but Bob. My friend Bob calls salad "rabbit food." That's all right, though, because Bob drools over my chowders. Divas often make men drool.

Usually I serve the salad in place of an ordinary garden salad with a meal, but it could be a complete meal by adding some grilled chicken.


Gourmet Spinach Salad

1 bag Baby spinach

1 cup mushrooms, sliced

1/2 red onion, chopped

bacon bits

1 tbsp. brown sugar

2 splashes Brandy

butter for sauteing

Italian dressing

1/2 cup Gruyere cheese, shredded


Warm the spinach.
Saute mushrooms, onion, bacon, and sugar in the Brandy and some butter.
Add the sauted mixture to the spinach.
Toss with Italian dressing or your favorite vinegarette.
Sprinkle cheese on top.

Make into a meal: Add grilled chicken

Wine: Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Gris
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