http://www.idratherbecooking.com Home to free internet cooking TV with your host, Veronica Geczi. Sun, 01 Jul 2007 22:21:22 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en For the video, click here. 1 C frosting, at room temperature 1 C cake/cupcakes, in pieces 2T rum 1 t vanilla 1/4 C chopped nuts (optional) 1/4 C chopped chocolate pieces (optional) Mix everything together to form a frosting mush. Form into balls, refrigerate or freeze until firm. Serve. Optional: after firm, dip in melted chocolate... ... http://www.idratherbecooking.com/2007/07/01/frosting_rum_balls_recipe/ This video was done during a presentation skills class I took at work, during a "leadership excellence program." ;) ooohh... Anyhoo, the assignment was to do a presentation about anything, and keep it to 4 minutes. A bunch of people in the class requested I do some type ... http://www.idratherbecooking.com/2007/07/01/frosting_rum_balls/ So I have to apologize - I never expected the move and house-hunting to take *this* much time! I was hoping to be up and filming again by now... BUT - the good news is that we have found a house, and will be moving in mid-April. Adam, ... http://www.idratherbecooking.com/2007/03/19/more-shows-yes/ So there's a few shows I have in the works. I apologize for the delay in posts - things are a little crazy around work/life balancing... I've actually just been uprooted to Seattle, WA of all places, and am now settling in up here. Once the hecticness of moving ... http://www.idratherbecooking.com/2006/12/11/upcoming/ In this short video, I show you how to make sugared nuts. [youtube]wYiO7oT60sY[/youtube] I use a mixture of pecans, almonds, and walnuts, but feel free to pick whichever nuts are your favorite. The egg white is used to act as glue - it makes sure the seasonings stick to and flavor ... http://www.idratherbecooking.com/2006/10/18/sugared-nuts/ Sugared Nuts For the video, click here. 1 lb nuts (mixed or one type - pecans work great) 1 egg white 3/4 C sugar 1 t cinnamon 1 t vanilla 1/2 t salt Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. In a large bowl, whisk the egg white lightly until frothy. Stir in the nuts to coat. Then add ... http://www.idratherbecooking.com/2006/10/18/sugared-nuts-recipe/ Strawberry and Green Chile Empanadas For the video, click here. 4-6 strawberries, diced 1 small Hatch green chile, quick roasted to get the skin off, then diced fine 4 oz. cream cheese 1 egg yolk 1/2 - 3/4 C sugar (depending on how sweet you want it) 1 t vanilla extract (I like to use Mexican or ... http://www.idratherbecooking.com/2006/10/18/dessert-empanadas-recipe/ These dessert empanadas are out of this world! [youtube]Z9SMpEihI9k[/youtube] Inspired by a local restaurant's (Chuy's) annual New Mexico Hatch Green Chile Festival, this is my take on their delicious dessert. I know putting chiles into a dessert sounds wierd, but trust me - it gives the dish a great depth of ... http://www.idratherbecooking.com/2006/10/18/dessert-empanadas/ In this short episode, I show you how to make pico and guacamole from scratch! It's not too difficult, so definitely try it out. [youtube]vAlvN3VC1lg[/youtube] In getting the meat out of the avocado, instead of using a spoon or cutting the avocado, I just cut the avocado in half, removed the ... http://www.idratherbecooking.com/2006/10/04/pico-guac/ Pico de Gallo and Guacamole Both pico de gallo and guacamole start out with the same base, then avocado is just added to make guacamole! To see the video that accompanies this recipe, click here. 1/2 large onion, finely diced 2 cloves garlic, minced, and made into paste (see video) 1 large tomato, seeded and ... http://www.idratherbecooking.com/2006/10/04/pico-guac-recipe/