05 Sunday Jul 2015
Posted in Bread
I was trying to think of some catchy title for this to tie into the 4th, and I had a slew of them, but none quite captured what I was trying to convey, so I decided that straight-forward was the way to go. Because this is a great summer BBQ addition and frankly, this is just damn good all year! Continue reading
07 Sunday Jun 2015
Posted in Eggs, Make Ahead, Nuts, Side Dishes, Vegetables, Vegetarian
Nutmeg is an interesting spice. The holiday season wouldn’t be complete without it. Apple and pumpkin pies and who doesn’t love egg nog? Nutmeg works on both sweet and savory levels, though most of us think of it as a sweet spice, but today let me introduce you to its savory side. Continue reading
23 Thursday Apr 2015
Posted in Brunch, Cheese, Eggs, Gluten Free, Main Course, Quickies (It's not what you think!), Vegetarian
Omelets, or omelettes, are a great quick breakfast, lunch, dinner or late night snack option. Okay, so anytime is good! They are quick to prepare, can use up leftovers and they can be finished and on the table, within 20 minutes after you step in the door. Continue reading
18 Saturday Apr 2015
Posted in Gluten Free, Main Course, Make Ahead
This is Venice, in all her glory. She’s old and she’s beautiful. Venice is a model of early engineering…well engineering, period. This is man-made, and the beginnings of Venice date back to about the 5th century! Isn’t that just astounding? And the food is pretty astounding, too. Venetian Chicken (implying this is the only way one would prepare chicken in Venice!) has all of the best aspects of Venetian cuisine, but with a twist! Continue reading
07 Tuesday Apr 2015
Posted in Main Course
Like many of us, I have some nice, smoky leftover ham from Easter dinner. As I have mentioned too many times, I love leftovers. I think it’s the possibilities, the unknown options that appeals to me most. The fact that there’s something already prepared and all I have to do is tweak it into something else, probably appeals most to me. You know, a challenge and The Goddess loves a good challenge. With that in mind, I made a post-Easter version of Pasta Carbonara with my tasty, leftover ham…I know, that wasn’t that big a reach, was it? Continue reading
11 Wednesday Mar 2015
Posted in Quickies (It's not what you think!), Soup
Okay…it was late and I hadn’t really planned dinner. The Latin Lover loves mac and cheese; he loves chili dogs…hmmm…what to make? What to make? And then it hit me like a pasta pot upside the head…why not combine the two? Continue reading
04 Wednesday Mar 2015
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I haven’t made the creamy-type of polenta in years…and I do mean years. I had forgotten just how good it is and that it’s a nice alternative to mashed potatoes. It also behaves as a backdrop for other flavors; herbs, spices, garlic, scapes or ramps, and in this case, cheese! Beautiful, creamy cheese!! Continue reading
23 Tuesday Dec 2014
Posted in Cuban, Sandwiches
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Sandwich Cubano is said to have been “born in Cuba, and educated in Key West”. This is no ordinary grilled ham and cheese sandwich. It’s a crispy, melted, oozy goodness you can only dream of. One bite, and you’ll be hooked for life. Continue reading
21 Sunday Dec 2014
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cheese, guava paste, herbs, Melon, Mushrooms, olive oil, pineapple, prosciutto
There was a request for some quick and easy hors d’oeuvres for the holidays, so the Yankee Cuban Sandwich will have to wait until tomorrow. Here are some quick and tasty hors d’oeuvre options, Prosciutto-Wrapped Fruit, Katie’s Roasted Mushrooms, and Romeo y Julietas. It’s always good to have these hanging around in your repertoire. Continue reading
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