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, December 15, 2008

Individual Strata Cups

I made this one cold morning for the current man in my life and myself. It was easy and would be quite simple to increase the number of servings. Prep consists of tearing up bread and plopping in ingredients. It is not a hearty meal, but just the right size.

Individual Strata Cups

4 slices of bread

cooked, cubed ham

shredded cheese

1-2 eggs

a bit of milk or water

a dollop of Dijon mustard

salt & pepper

Tear pieces of bread to fit the bottom of ramekin.
Plop in ham and cheese.
Cover with another piece of bread.
Beat egg with milk or water, mustard, salt and pepper, and pour over ramekins.
Make sure the top bread is soaked with the egg mixture.
Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes.

Options: use egg substitute in place of eggs, omit ham and fill with asparagus and goat cheese

Make it a meal: Serve with orange juice.

Wine: Champagne and berry liquor cocktail garnished with a cherry
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