The Cook-a-Palooza Club
Welcome! Here's What'll You'll Find On This Site!
You'll get first dibs on new ways to tweak and serve recipes from The Cook-a-Palooza Experience. Those who have tried the recipes share how to make each recipe in the book as versatile as possible. Once you try some of these ideas, I have a feeling you'll be coming back for seconds!
On this site you will also find recent music reviews. They'll keep you informed about new releases from your favorite musical artists so you can find the music that sets the perfect mood while you cook!
If you are not an owner and wondering what this book is about, check out the links below. Who knows...you just might like what I've cooked up!
Finally you'll find recent posts from my blog that can help you make the cooking process more approachable and fun! Oh Yeah...you'll also find a GREEN tip of the day. I figure Mother Nature works pretty hard...we can at least lend a hand to help her keep the place clean.
Enjoy!
You'll get first dibs on new ways to tweak and serve recipes from The Cook-a-Palooza Experience. Those who have tried the recipes share how to make each recipe in the book as versatile as possible. Once you try some of these ideas, I have a feeling you'll be coming back for seconds!
On this site you will also find recent music reviews. They'll keep you informed about new releases from your favorite musical artists so you can find the music that sets the perfect mood while you cook!
If you are not an owner and wondering what this book is about, check out the links below. Who knows...you just might like what I've cooked up!
Finally you'll find recent posts from my blog that can help you make the cooking process more approachable and fun! Oh Yeah...you'll also find a GREEN tip of the day. I figure Mother Nature works pretty hard...we can at least lend a hand to help her keep the place clean.
Enjoy!
New Ideas for The Cook-a-Palooza Experience Recipes
June 2009 Updates
Recipe Ideas are ordered by the page numbers in the book and will be updated monthly.
Recipe: Diggin' It Nacho Dip - page 12
Hip Tip From: Leanne
The Delightful Idea: She brought this dip with chips to serve at a party when the unexpected happened. Someone at the party started a movement to use the dip as a garnish on the hamburgers! From the sounds of her story this garnishing trend caught on and was a huge success! Who knew?
Recipe: Swingin' Mango-Kiwi Salsa - page 15
Hip Tip From: Yours Truly
The Delightful Idea: After hearing Leanne's story about using the Nacho Dip on burgers I thought it would be interesting to try this salsa on my burger. It's quite nice!
Recipe: Daring Meat Loaf - page 82
Hip Tip From: A Cook-a-Palooza cookbook owner
The Delightful Idea: This customer shared that she made the meat loaf, cut it into small squares and served it on crackers with diced tomatoes and parsley on top. Apparantly the members at her skating club really enjoyed it!
Recipe: Diggin' It Nacho Dip - page 12
Hip Tip From: Leanne
The Delightful Idea: She brought this dip with chips to serve at a party when the unexpected happened. Someone at the party started a movement to use the dip as a garnish on the hamburgers! From the sounds of her story this garnishing trend caught on and was a huge success! Who knew?
Recipe: Swingin' Mango-Kiwi Salsa - page 15
Hip Tip From: Yours Truly
The Delightful Idea: After hearing Leanne's story about using the Nacho Dip on burgers I thought it would be interesting to try this salsa on my burger. It's quite nice!
Recipe: Daring Meat Loaf - page 82
Hip Tip From: A Cook-a-Palooza cookbook owner
The Delightful Idea: This customer shared that she made the meat loaf, cut it into small squares and served it on crackers with diced tomatoes and parsley on top. Apparantly the members at her skating club really enjoyed it!
New Ideas for The Cook-a-Palooza Experience Recipes
May 2009 Updates
Recipe Ideas are ordered by the page numbers in the book and will be updated monthly.Recipe: Curry Chicken to The Max - page 66
Hip Tip From: Chef Michael Olson - Niagara Culinary Institute
The Delightful Idea: While demonstrating my Apple-Curry Chicken recipe he suggested making this dish using fresh ripe peaches and peach jam. I've tried it and it totally works!
Recipe: Tuna Casserole Elation - page 89
Hip Tip From: My kids
The Delightful Idea: Omit the mixed beans (if you don't like mixed beans).
Recipe: Bright Salmon Delight - page 92
Hip Tip From: The Hamilton Food & Drink Fest crowd
The Delightful Idea: The red pepper pineapple salsa portion of this recipe can be served on its own in a carved out pineapple with tortilla chips.
Recipe: Adult-Only Prosciutto-Spinach Pizza - page 98
Hip Tip From: My Mom
The Delightful Idea: For her dinner parties she has made both of this pizza and the Dy-no-mite Mango Chicken Pizza, cut them into small squares and served them as appetizers.
Recipe: Exceedingly Enticing Shrimp Rigatoni - page 100
Hip Tip From: Myself
The Delightful Idea: For a few of my cooking demonstrations I have substituted cooked mild Italian sausage for the shrimp and have omitted the spinach.
The Cook-a-Palooza Experience Links
Want to Know More About The Cook-a-Palooza Experience? Here are the links.
- The Official Cook-a-Palooza Website
- Order the book, get free recipes, learn a little more about yours truly.
- The Blog
- New recipes, tips, tricks and cooking inspiration to make meal preparation feel effortless!
Music Reviews
To Help You Choose the Music That'll Set The Perfect Cooking Mood!
Music reviews by Rolling Stone Magazine.
Want More Music Info?...You Got It!
Blender's Top 100 Songs
The Cook-a-Palooza Blog
Recent posts from my blog
Recipes, cooking tips, tricks and inspiration you can put to use right away!
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