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, August 29, 2009

Loaded Sweet Potatoes

If you love stuffed potatoes, you will find this version for sweet potatoes absolutely divine. Sweet potatoes are packed with nutrients. They should be a part of your regular diet. Take one to work for lunch. Have a half with dinner. Divas just may eat them for breakfast.

Loaded Sweet Potatoes

2-4 sweet potatoes

olive oil

salt & pepper

a tad bit of milk

paprika

bacon bits

sour cream (I like reduced fat)

chives for garnish

Slather the potatoes in olive oil and bake at 450 degrees for 40-45 minutes until done.
Keep the oven on.
Remove potatoes from oven, cut in half lengthwise, and scoop out most of the pulp leaving the skin intact.
Mix the sweet potato with salt, pepper, milk, paprika and sour cream.
Stuff the mixture back into the potato skins.
Top with the bacon bits.
Reheat for a few more minutes.

Make it a meal: It is a stand-alone breakfast, but for dinner serve with Pan-Seared Chicken Cutlets with Wine Sauce (see recipe) and steamed broccoli.

Wine: Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc
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