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October 2012
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Broccoli & Cannellini Bean Soup
Oh, this Broccoli & Cannellini Bean soup is easy peasy! Just be sure to have a hand blender or blender on hand. My hand blender ceased working and I was forced to run the soup through a food processor. Yes, I know I could have used the blender, but that’s a whole ‘nother story….*the base is in my classroom while the pitcher remains here….like I said..a whole...
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Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese
Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese is simply divine. It’s right up there with the Baked Pumpkin Risotto. It’s creamy. It’s tasty. It’s healthy!
This dish is very easy to make. I cut a step by using FROZEN butternut squash to save time. The frozen butternut squash didn’t compromise on flavor at all. Phew!
I also substituted fontina and parmesan cheeses with a mix of...
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Creamy Baked Pumpkin Risotto
Creamy Baked Pumpkin Risotto is so creamy and easy to bake! I made a few changes to this recipe that really seemed to work in my favor.
First, I didn’t use any diced pumpkin or risotto. Feel free to keep it in, but I just didn’t have any on hand. The next change was that I added NUTMEG to the dish to give it a little warmth. My final change was the substitution of cream cheese...
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Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread w/a Brown Sugar &...
This bread is yummy. Oh, you are so going to love it! The flavors fuse so nicely together. The chocolate fuses so nicely with the pumpkin and spices on the palate. I used mini chocolate chips for they suspend well in the batter. If you use regular sized chips, be sure to mix them in sprinkle of flour so they don’t sink to the bottom.
The swirl is yummy, but mine did not swirl so much....
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September 2012
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Kale & Cannellini Bean Soup
*I am reposting this entry. I am not sure if it will reappear since it has disappeared from this site. Spoons and forks crossed it comes back! Thankfully I copied it! Phew!
It’s April Fool’s Day and it’s snowing here in New York. Nope, I am not joking. So, since it is cold out, I seized the opportunity to make this healthy VEGAN soup to warm us all up. This soup is so simple to...
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No Knead-Ciabatta Bread
NO KNEAD CIABATTA BREAD Here is an ingredient list that goes with the video for No Knead Ciabatta Bread.
4 cups bread flour -*Note: you can use All-purpose flour if you want
1/4 tsp yeast
1 1/2 tsp salt
2 cups warm water
I love this bread! Follow the video and you will have the same delicious results! Here is a link to the post I wrote along with this video: No Knead Ciabatta Bread...
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August 2012
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Rainbow Cookies ~ Italian Tri-color Cookies
Photo by Mary S.
Rainbow Cookies ~ Italian Tri-color Cookies
Oh, how I love these cookies. My friend Mary makes these and her cookies are so delicious AND this is her recipe!
She says: I definitely recommend using 8x8 inch pans with parchment paper. I also use seeded raspberry preserves instead of apricot. I also like to sprinkle round sprinkles on the chocolate before it sets. ...
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Creamy Pasta with Peas & Sausage
Creamy Pasta with Peas & Sausage is a rich dish, BUT withOUT the fat and calories of heavy cream! I know it might sound strange to add Greek Yogurt, but trust me it’s healthier for you AND adds that same creaminess you would expect from heavy cream. Yes, it does have a little tang, but with the right amount of seasonings you can cancel it out.
This really is a yummy pasta dish and Da...
S'more Truffles
S’more Truffles are easy, tasty and NOT as messy as you would think. I made these and they didn’t last long. I shared some and kept some and they were well loved.
If you are looking for something different be sure to give these a try.
Ingredients:
7 oz Marshmallow Fluff
4 Tbsp butter, softened
3 cup powdered sugar
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
pinch of salt
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Double Chocolate Espresso Brownies ~ Homemade
Finally, yes, I am making a batch of homemade brownies? Why? We have no butter and I refuse to go to the supermarket for I am trying my own foodie Survivor to see what can be made by what we have in the cabinets.*I wonder how long I will hold out..
Now, I just can’t make any plain old brownie. I just can’t. Plain is how I may eat my pizza, but it’s not how I want to eat my...
Shrimp Gumbo
Shrimp Gumbo oh, was so yummo! The hardest part was creating the roux which makes your arm tired, but so worth the work from all of the stirring.
The veggies all fuse together to create such tasty goodness! I don’t own any File Powder so I just used some shakes of WONDRA to thicken up this dish. If you don’t have WONDRA you can use cornstarch and water and directions are provided...
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Asian Cucumber Salad
Looking to eat something refreshing? This Asian Cucumber Salad is light and flavorful. Just a few simple ingredients and your palate will be having a little dance party from all the flavors. The rice vinegar is what gives this dish some tasty Asian flair. You can use regular vinegar in place of rice vinegar, too.
The red onions and scallions can be replaced with some shredded carrots, tomatoes...
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Fried Green Tomatoes
Now, I have always heard of Fried Green Tomatoes, but I have never had the chance to eat them. Our tomato plants are finally starting to produce tomatoes, but I had to seize the opportunity to whip up some of these tasty bites of goodness for the first time.
Yes, they are good. They are really good. I used a recipe that had a little kick for I wanted some flavor. I followed it step by step,...
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Spiced Thyme & Lime Iced Tea
Spiced Thyme & Lime Iced Tea is a tasty twist with fresh herbs, lime and spices. I saw this recipe on a DVR’d episode of Giada at Home on the Food Network. As I watched her create this tea, I thought to myself…I need to make this.
So, this morning, I picked some fresh sprigs of thyme, pulled out the cinnamon sticks from the cabinet and grabbed two limes from the fridge. Once I...
July 2012
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Guinness Brownies
Guinness Brownies are smooth and tasty and were the perfect treat to share with others to welcome our new four legged buddy, Guinness.
You’ll be surprised how the flavor is just a tad bit different, but not overpowering at all for the beer adds to the smoothness and flavor enhancing each bite that is taken.
I used the beer in place of the water and they mixed and baked very well. They...
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Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread
Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread makes 2 loaves of yummy goodness. It is so darn tasty you’ll eat 1/2 of it and wonder, “Who ate that?”…couldn’t have been me. Yes, it’s that good. Now, I only have one loaf pan, but used an aluminum loaf pan for the 2nd and they both baked nicely. BUT I did have to bake the loaf in the disposable pan for 10 extra minutes since...
Every love story is beautiful, but ours is my...
It’s our 2nd Wedding Anniversary and another year gone by with one extra day since it was a Leap Year, but who’s counting? Me, of course. I just love Da Hubs and if I had a chance to choose again, I would still choose him. Every love story is beautiful, but ours is my favorite.
In the past year we have had some really good times and some sad times. We lost his mom, Judith, in...
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