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Meatball Sliders

posted July 23, 2010 in Pots and Plots

I don’t know why, but I’ve been totally into mini food the last week or so.  Since we usually have issues with the bun falling apart when we make meatball subs, it seemed like meatball sliders would be a great idea.  And they were.  Cu (read full article)

So many new things, so little time…

posted July 22, 2010 in Danica\'s Daily

Happy Hump Day all!  I am glad you all liked My Wordless Wednesday pictures today.  I have to say I LOVE them too, but, I might be a bit impartial.  Do you all remember when I first got my Blackberry Storm but then tra (read full article)

My Monday Menu Plan: Chives

posted June 20, 2010 in Kitchen Gadget Girl

Last week’s Orzo with Grilled Shrimp and Summer Vegetables worked really well, just not on Wednesday as I had planned. Wednesday, I had a leftover farro salad from a baby shower (post to follow), and we brought that to the pool along with a ch (read full article)

Arancini alla Siciliana—Sicilian Croquettes, aka Italian Rice Balls

posted May 31, 2010 in La Fuji Mama

I am currently on vacation.  Mr. Fuji and I are in Cancun, and as you read this, we are hopefully lounging on a beach enjoying some sunshine or exploring the ruins of Chichen Itza!  While I’m gone, two dear sweet friends are (read full article)

Gordon Ramsay - I may not like you, but you CAN cook chicken!

posted May 25, 2010 in My Easy Cooking

Gordon Ramsay, let me just get it off my chest by saying, "I don't like him!" By that I am not at all implying that I know him, I'm simply saying that the image that he chose for himself as a public figure, is not my cup of tea. He clearly has a foll (read full article)

Fabulous Baked Penne

posted May 14, 2010 in Pots and Plots

I have been turned into fodder for a Nyquil commercial this week, so I’ve been living on plain white rice, boxed mac and cheese, and subpar canned chicken noodle soup.  :shudder:  Yeah, even when I’m sick and can’t hardly taste a (read full article)

Shells Baked with Tomato, Cream, Corn and Five Cheeses

posted April 28, 2010 in Shosh\'s Yummy Food

There is a great restaurant not to far from us in Providence, RI named Al Forno , they are known for their baked pasta's and not taking reservations..... You have to get there early or be prepared to have a drink or two at the bar. But let me te (read full article)

Who's up for a Pizza?

posted April 08, 2010 in PimpThatFood

As I told you in my previous post I spent some days in Italy on the beautiful outskirts of Rome in a village called Grottaferrata. In this beautiful Italian village of just an hour away from the hectic touristic of central Roma I went to visit an old (read full article)

Mozzarella and Prosciutto Salad with Tomato Vinaigrette

posted February 10, 2010 in Life\'s Ambrosia

You didn’t think that I could get through Valentine’s day without, yet again, indulging in my love affair with mozzarella did you? No, no that would not do at all.  When trying to figure a way to sneak it into the meal, I realized that (read full article)

Crab Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe

posted January 29, 2010 in Maryland Meals

Ingredients: 12 large mushrooms or 18 medium mushrooms 2 tablespoons salad oil 6 ounces of fresh lump crabmeat, cleaned 1 egg, lightly beaten 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 tablespoons onions, finely chopped 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1/2 cup soft breadcrum (read full article)

Soft Chickpea Focaccia (Farnita) with Rosemary, Zucchini, & Roasted Red Peppers Recipe

posted September 10, 2009 in Cookin\' Canuck

Marcella Hagan, author of The Classic Italian Cookbook and Marcella Cucina, is regarded as the queen of Italian cooking in North America.  After making her incredible Fried Eggplant Balls with Melted Mozzarella Center (Polpette di Melanzane) recipe (read full article)

Summer Recipe Favorites by Food Bloggers

posted September 06, 2009 in Cookin\' Canuck

As summer draws to a close, I am reminiscing about some of the fabulous recipes I have tried. This is by no means a comprehensive list, but includes some of my own recipes, as well as some by fellow food bloggers.  If there are any other recipes tha (read full article)

Baked Eggs with Summer Vegetables & Capers Recipe

posted September 02, 2009 in Cookin\' Canuck

Well, I successfully dodged the Carl's Jr. bullet.  My husband was heading out for a well-deserved boys' night with some of his buddies while I stayed at home with the two smaller boys.  I decided to treat them to a kid's meal from Carl's Jr. (we h (read full article)

Delicious Homemade Pizza for MUCH Less

posted August 31, 2009 in EcoMeg

The other day, I decided to make some homemade pizza. My husband loves pepperoni, so I went to the deli counter of my local gourmet grocery (think Whole Foods, but not) and bought some sliced pepperoni. As I was walking away, the woman who sliced t (read full article)

Delicious Homemade Pizza for MUCH Less

posted August 30, 2009 in EcoMeg

The other day, I decided to make some homemade pizza. My husband loves pepperoni, so I went to the deli counter of my local gourmet grocery (think Whole Foods, but not) and bought some sliced pepperoni. As I was walking away, the woman who sliced t (read full article)

Fried Eggplant Balls with Melted Mozzarella Centers Recipe

posted August 19, 2009 in Cookin\' Canuck

I tried to be virtuous.  I could have figured out a way to bake these rather than fry them.  I caved.  I'm weak.  What can I say?  But let's look at this another way.  About 2 years ago, I was terrified of deep-frying anything - not because of (read full article)

Arancini Di Riso - Deep-Fried Risotto Balls - Recipe

posted August 06, 2009 in Herbivoracious

Arancini Di RisoArancini. "Little oranges". Only these guys aren't quite so healthy as a piece of citrus. They are actually balls of risotto, stuffed with molten cheese, rolled in breadcrumbs and deep fried. What. Is. Not. To. Like? App (read full article)

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