Jerri Manthey
The Nibbly Meal
Part of what is wrong with the way society looks at food nowadays is that
people have come to believe that food must make you feel full, that you must clean your plate, that dinner is the biggest meal...
Oven-Free and Easy Chocolate Fix
That's right folks, no baking involved for this one. This recipe has been listed elsewhere as "Boiled Cookies," but I think that just sounds disgusting. It's great for bachelors who don't have an oven...
Recipes: Share 'em if You Got 'em
There are a few times in life when you stumble across a recipe that makes a lasting impression on you. It's when you can then take that recipe and share it with someone else that the circle is complete....
Brownies, A Legacy in Chocolate
As much as I love cooking food and having dinner parties, my strengths have always been in baking. Homemade cakes, cookies, bread, candies, and son on--foods that make the whole house smell like love...
Independence For Your Veggies Too!
Well, it's that time of year again. Time to lug home a big bag of charcoal and spark up the grill, and if you're lucky enough to live in a place where minor explosives are legal, don't forget to buy some...
Summer of Sweet... Potatoes?
So yes, if you live in the Midwest or the South, you're probably thinking, "Now wait a minute. Sweet potatoes are for Thanksgiving and Christmas. And right now, it's summer. What ARE you thinking, Jerri...
Set Your Vegetables Free
Vegetables. Ahh, yes. Those things that kids push to the side of their plate and that parents beg them to eat. Some grown-ups still despise them. And many fancy restaurants serve them in microscopic...
Magical Mushrooms
Okay folks, here goes. I am about to share with you a very powerful recipe. One that must be acknowledged as truly magical before you use it. It must be used only for pure good. If it is used for evil...
My First Cooking Success
The following are some of my personal ideals in the kitchen:
• Follow directions, but still allow room to add or change things to suit your own taste.
• Do not be afraid to try something new...
French Onion Soup-rise
Ah, yes, French onion soup. One of the yummy, warm, cheesy dishes that everyone loves. A full meal with two of my favorite things: cheese and bread. Mmm. I've always said, 'All I need to live a happy...
Arugula Gone Wild
Arugula – a commonly misunderstood leafy lettuce; A spicy, peppery addition to salads and recipes; A surprising burst of flavor that takes the spotlight in every dish; An above-ground plant that grows...
Beginning a Culinary Journey
Hello, Jerri Manthey here. This being my introductory piece for CDKitchen.com, I thought I’d take the opportunity to explain why I’ll be writing my own food column. Well, if you watched a little...