Plugged Into Cooking :: The Electrified Cooks

Milk Shake Trio

Posted by Kathy on August 13, 2012

The summer heat put the kibosh on so many of our summer plans. How about you? Finally, the heat seems to be breaking and there is still time for summer fun! My daughter is here for a brief respite—moving from a job in Topeka, Kansas to grad school … [Keep reading...]

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Marinated Shrimp

Posted by Roxanne on July 30, 2012

Experience the thrill of the chill. It’s hot outside and there is no sign of any change in the weather for days to come. The shutters inside our home are closed tightly and the entire family is beginning to go a bit stir crazy. … [Keep reading...]

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Pesto and Bruschetta Cheesecake

Posted by Kathy on July 16, 2012

Each summer I dream of casual gatherings—wine and appetizers aplenty, perfect weather, fireflies darting (but not bugs biting)—out on my patio. Reality check! This summer it is too hot to enjoy the outside. It is too hot to cook. Who wants to … [Keep reading...]

Filed Under: Appetizers & Snacks, Slow Cooker Favorites

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The Bank BBQ

Posted by Roxanne on July 2, 2012

When it comes to BBQ I would like to think that I have become somewhat of an expert. Growing up in Kansas City, with a father who was in the meat business, how could one not become an expert? Imagine my surprise when I read about a terrific local BBQ … [Keep reading...]

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Rustic Roasted Vegetable Tart Recipe

Posted by Kathy on June 18, 2012

I love farmer’s markets. I don’t just mean, I browse through them occasionally, I am addicted to them. Walking through the fresh vegetables, fruits and flowers, with all of the vibrant colors, fresh smells and flavor possibilities is truly a … [Keep reading...]

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Baked Cheese Appetizer Recipe

Posted by Roxanne on June 4, 2012

The sizzle of summer has arrived in a flash. All the activities that accompany summer fun have arrived too. It seems each year once school is out the summer takes off in jet propelled fashion and before you know it we are attending Back to School … [Keep reading...]

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Strawberry Cobbler Recipe

Posted by Kathy on May 21, 2012

Cobblers, simmering jewel toned fruit and syrup topped with golden brown crusts, mean comfort to me. I grew up with master peach cobbler bakers, yet thanks to a trip to New Orleans and a food find with Roxanne, I now make a strawberry cobbler each … [Keep reading...]

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Arugula Pasta

Posted by Roxanne on May 7, 2012

Our family is trying to embrace the concept of Meatless Mondays. Alas, most weeks it becomes Meatless Tuesday, or Wednesday or Thursday, but at least we are trying to trim the amount of meat in our diets. It seems the only … [Keep reading...]

Filed Under: Meats & Main Dishes, Pasta, Rice & Grains

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Test Kitchen Time…And Lemon Herb Chicken and Vegetable Kebabs

Posted by Kathy on April 23, 2012

Lemon Herb Chicken and Vegetable Kebabs, photo

Test kitchen days. Fun, tasty and busy. Did I mention fun? Oh and tiring, too. We have been busy developing recipes for our new cookbook, The Big Book of Babycakes Cake Pop Recipes, due out in the fall. (Robert Rose, Inc.) (It and another new … [Keep reading...]

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