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, November 8, 2008

Ginger-Carrot Bread

Kids won’t eat their carrots? They’ll devour this bread. Better still, you don’t need to peel or grate a single carrot for this easy bread. It also freezes well. Make it on a rainy afternoon and pull it out for a holiday get-together. Another idea is to wrap it well in plastic wrap and tie a pretty ribbon on it for a gift.

Ginger-Carrot Bread

¾ cup sugar

1/3 cup vegetable oil

2 eggs

1 ½ tsp. vanilla

1 cup carrot juice

1 ½ cups flour

3/4 tsp. ginger

2 tsp. baking powder

½ tsp. salt

Coat a loaf pan with cooking spray.
Mix sugar, oil, eggs, vanilla, and carrot juice.
In a separate bowl, mix flour, ginger, baking powder, and salt.
Add the flour to the egg mixture.
Pour batter into loaf pan.
Bake at 350 degrees for 45-55 minutes.
Cool before diving in.

Options: Add chopped walnuts or chocolate chips

Make it a meal: Serve with coffee and presto! Breakfast is served.

Wine: Chardonnay or Riesling
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