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.

Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Cheesy Peas

I adapted this recipe from one sent into the Jamie Oliver Blog (see the address on the sidebar). This is a fun, easy way to dress peas up a bit. This isn’t for everyday for divas watching their waistlines. Every other day perhaps.

Cheesy Peas

1 package frozen peas or a few handfuls of fresh.

a plop of butter

a big handful of freshly grated Parmesan cheese

a few squeezes of lemon juice

white pepper

Boil the peas until perfect, then drain, saving a small cup of the cooking water.
Put the peas back in the pan with some of the reserved water, and add a plop or two of butter.
Stir, and then sprinkle in the Parmesan cheese.
Squeeze lemon juice.
Sprinkle white pepper.

Make it a meal: Serve with Chicken & Mushroom in Wine (see recipe).

Wine: Chardonnay
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