Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Crostini with Fennel and Sausage

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This is a gussied-up version of a family favorite appetizer. The original is a gooey delicious mess of Velveeta and breakfast sausage toaste...
Monday, August 25, 2008

Cocktail of the Week: Le Bourget

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While in the liqueur aisle last week, searching for Amaretto and Tuaca (staples of our bar), I ran across St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur. ...
Saturday, August 23, 2008

Clams in Tomato Basil Broth

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This recipe is just a twist on other recipes I've posted here before. Like this one . But it uses clams rather than mussels. Either way,...
Monday, August 18, 2008

Basil Mo-Tea-To

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OK...I didn't name this cocktail recipe. It came from a recipe booklet sponsored by Lipton Tea that I was given recently. But despite it...
Monday, August 11, 2008

Ginger-Garlic Shrimp with Tangy Tomato Sauce

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Here's a shrimp recipe with Thai tendencies. Lemongrass and basil. Ginger and garlic. Half the recipe and it's delicious as dinner o...
Tuesday, August 05, 2008

Lemon-Thyme Dip

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Like the Wasabi Dip I posted recently, this is a delicious addition to the raw vegetables I'm eating as snacks these days. And it's ...
Sunday, August 03, 2008

Honey-Mint Rum Spritzer

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Here's a great way to use the Honey Syrup I posted recently. Rum is the base for so many wonderful summer drinks...including this one. H...
Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Ginger and Pink Grapefruit Cheesecake

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In celebration of National Cheesecake Day, this recipe deserves re-posting . It's been requested for my other half's birthday thi...
Saturday, July 26, 2008

Grilled Scallops with Elote Mexican Corn Salad

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Elote is a great Mexican street food. It can be simply defined as roasted corn on the cob. But that basic definition leaves out all the wond...
Thursday, July 24, 2008

Honey Simple Syrup

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This is going to seem like a really simplistic post...and it is. But you'll appreciate it over the next couple of weeks when this (liter...
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Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Cooking....How Do You Do That?

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Often, when I am reporting to someone about a wonderful meal I've concocted, the person on the hearing end asks, "How did you learn...
Monday, July 21, 2008

Noodle Chicken Salad

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This isn't the healthiest salad in the world...there's butter and oil, and the ramen noodle soup mix adds even more fat and sodium...
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Sunday, July 20, 2008

A Pair of Summer Chardonnays

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Despite my loyal reading of Wine Spectator magazine and many ripped-out pages of Best Values and Smart Buys, I still end up going to our Hou...
Friday, July 18, 2008

Bass with Fennel over Sauteed Spinach

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This is delicious and healthy. Striped Bass with Fennel over Sauteed Spinach From Cooking Light magazine. (Recipe adapted to make two genero...
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Thursday, July 17, 2008

Chorizo and Potato Spanish Tortilla Bites

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Regular readers of this blog know that I love all things Spanish. Wine. Food. Everything. Here's an adaptation of the traditional Spa...
Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Wasabi Dip

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Carrots. Celery sticks. Radishes. Cucumber slices. All wonderfully healthy mid-morning or afternoon snacks. But how boring can you get? Here...
Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Vignette: Wine Country Soda

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I finally cleaned out our pantry last weekend. It's been gnawing at me for weeks--overflowing with boxes and jars and half-eaten bags of...
Monday, July 14, 2008

Chicken and Spinach Stuffed Shells

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There's nothing better for dinner than a rich, filling, baked pasta dish. Lasagna. Manicotti. Stuffed shells. But who has the time? Here...
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Wednesday, July 09, 2008

Cherry Crisp: A Delicious Treat

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I'm eating VERY healthily these days. Lots of fruits and vegetables...with some fish now and then. But a guy has to have a treat, righ...
Saturday, July 05, 2008

Stuffed Eight-Ball Squash

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I've been reveling in the bounty that is the farmers market these days. My morning smoothies are much better with fresh peaches or blue...
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