Read a review by Kenda Romero, the Coupon Cowgirl, and enter to win a free copy of Let’s Cook Tonight. Read Bonnie Lee, The Virtual Scribe’s review. Here is just a portion of what one of the reviews (Coupon Cowgirl) had to say: Let’s Cook Tonight is a simple and easy to read cookbook. Gigi Centaro has created a written plan so that YOU (the hard working or stay-at-home parent)...
Garlic adds so much flavor you should consider it a staple and use it all the time. Don’t buy the elephant variety and don’t buy garlic that’s chopped or peeled; it’s not as fresh and it’s more expensive. Never substitute garlic powder or garlic salt for the real thing. Store garlic at room temperature. The easiest way to peel it is to place a clove on the cutting board and gently...
Settimio with Let's Cook Tonight I have a Maine Coon cat that I adore. His name is Settimio and he is a golden haired beauty. I got him when he was 10 weeks old and he won my heart immediately. He has been in charge since then. Like many pet owners, my cat is my child. I take care of him, love him, play with him and hope he stays healthy and happy forever. In order to keep Settimio healthy I am...
I had a guest at my home for lunch yesterday and we were having so much fun that we were still talking at 5:30 PM, so I invited her to stay for dinner. It was a great opportunity to show my friend my Freezer Takeout™ philosophy. I went to my freezer and pulled out a portion of Marinara Sauce (meatless tomato sauce.) I had made it fresh a few week ago and had doubled the recipe; therefore, I...
Dear Gigi, I’m going to a potluck dinner and I have to bring a salad. I’m tired of the macaroni one I always bring and I don’t want to bring a green salad. What’s new, different, and tastes good? RESPONSE: Make a sweet potato salad. People seldom think of sweet potatoes other than as a casserole for Thanksgiving. I have made this salad for potluck dinners many times. People...
Dear Gigi, When I try to make my husband’s favorite dishes, he tells me that his Mom makes them better. I hate being compared to his mother; I feel like making him cook his own dinner. RESPONSE: Why are you making dishes his mother has perfected over the years? She has recipes that he grew up with and they are what he is used to. Your version will never be the one that he prefers because yours is...
If you don’t like to cook, don’t know how to cook, or don’t have the time to cook, you probably have successfully avoided cooking the majority of your life. However, something has occurred in your life and you can no longer avoid it. You might have had a change in health and you must eat foods that are more nutritious. Your economic situation may have changed and you realize cooking at...
When you cook at home the food tastes better, it’s healthier, you know what you’re eating, and you save money. Occasionally I like to buy a convenience food just to see how easy it is to make and what it tastes like. Yesterday I tried frozen potatoes. All I had to do was put the frozen bag into the microwave for 10 minutes. Then I was instructed to let it sit for two more minutes. After...
Dear Gigi, I’m having a small get together on Saturday and I want to put out finger foods before dinner. I’m tired of chips and salsa, and raw veggies with dip. Do you have any suggestions for something different and tasty? It has to be easy to prepare because I have to work on Saturday. RESPONSE: Make deviled eggs. People love them, they’re easy to make, they are inexpensive,...
