Recipes, Cooking Instruction and Culinary Videos by Sherry K - Jazzy Gourmet

Spaghetti Squash Pad Thai

By Sherry K, on October 18th, 2012

I love this dish so much, I make it every year for my birthday. It’s so handy that my birthday is in September, when spaghetti squash is in season. And for the last few years, Dad has added them to his garden, so there is always a plentiful supply. […]

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Salad Xpress

By Sherry K, on October 17th, 2012

…and Guest Post by Yours Truly!

First of all, I am absolutely deeelighted that I am guest posting over at Addicted to Recipes today. This is my first experience at guest posting and I am just giddy with excitement! Dawn over at Addicted to Recipes, is a great host, and I know you […]

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Easy Ways to Peel Garlic

By Sherry K, on October 16th, 2012

(And premiere of the Garlic Peeling Dance!) It’s Zippy Tip Tuesday!

Some of my friends and I were sitting around the kitchen table a few weeks ago, and they were lamenting the perils of trying to peel garlic. So today I thought it would be fun to show […]

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Caramel Apple Chewies

By Sherry K, on October 12th, 2012

My S.O. has been after me to create some variations on the Peanut Butter Caramel Chewy recipe that I use to make Christmas wreaths, Easter Egg Nests and other treats. After all, the recipe lends itself nicely to a host of fun and interesting additions.

So since […]

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Make Your Own Chicken Stock

By Sherry K, on October 9th, 2012

Nearly every week during the fall and winter months, I buy or make a rotisserie chicken and we snarf down the dark meat (our favorite part!). Then I pick the meat off of the rest of the chicken and make stock with the carcass.

I load the […]

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Chili Con Fixin’s

By Sherry K, on October 4th, 2012

There’s a tradition in our family during the fall and winter months, where we all gather down at my grandma’s house and eat chili. I am in charge of bringing the chili, and everybody else brings the “fixin’s”.

What are fixin’s?

Well, that depends on […]

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How to Prepare Spaghetti Squash

By Sherry K, on October 2nd, 2012

It’s Zippy Tip Tuesday!

My S.O. introduced me to spaghetti squash years ago, when I wanted to find ways to replace carb laden pasta in my diet.

Now, I use it in any way that I would use noodles:

with meatballs and marinara,

with olive oil, […]

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Maple Pecan Banana Pudding with Bacon

By Sherry K, on September 27th, 2012

The day that Burger King released their Hot Fudge Bacon Sundae, my S.O. and I headed for the nearest location. As we sat at the drive-up window, we could hear the employees commenting as they made our sundae:

“I think this is the grossest thing ever!”

“Who […]

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts

By Sherry K, on September 25th, 2012

It’s Zippy Tip Tuesday!

I always used to think that I hated Brussels Sprouts. The only kind I was ever exposed to as a kid came frozen in a box. Mom used to boil them until they reached the texture of watery mush balls. Seriously, if you had no teeth, you […]

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Sizzling Steaks with Watermelon BBQ Sauce

By Sherry K, on September 21st, 2012

Grilled Steaks with Watermelon BBQ Sauce

Can you tell I’m finding different ways to use up the vast end-of-summer watermelon supply from Dad’s garden? They and tomatoes are coming out our ears, and I can only make so many “Melon Man” Cocktails (although it’s fun trying)!

And it’s been a busy week. I started […]

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