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Spiced Chicken Wings with Chipotle Lime Dipping Sauce

posted July 16, 2010 in Life\'s Ambrosia

Before the blog my chicken wing world was dark. Well bright red is more like it. I thought the only kind of chicken wings were those slathered in a neon red spicy butter sauce and dunked in ranch (never blue cheese for me). But since I began bloggin (read full article)

Chewy Ginger Spice Cookies

posted July 16, 2010 in Sugar Pies

This recipe is based on one from Ina Garten's TV show. I've changed it up a little bit but the basic cookie dough is pretty much the same. This creates a soft and chewy ginger cookie with lots of wonderful spice flavors. Ina's recipe calls for the (read full article)

Thoughtless Thursday: Crockpot Baby Back Ribs

posted July 15, 2010 in Pots and Plots

I haven’t done a Thoughtless Thursday post in a while.  Frankly, I just don’t use my crock pot as much in the summer except for routine things like batch cooking beans or making chicken stock.  But our grocery store overbought on baby b (read full article)

Tomato and Goat Cheese Tart

posted July 15, 2010 in Sugar Pies

This is one of those quick and easy dishes that tends to impress guests. You can really use whatever cheeses you like for this one. Classic combinations are Mozzarella and goat cheese but you could also use Parmigiano Reggiano, Feta, and even good ol (read full article)

Sriracha Turkey Meatballs

posted July 14, 2010 in Life\'s Ambrosia

I have mentioned before that I plan out my menus so that way I know what I’m going to make during the week. Its great. It takes a lot of the guess work out of making dinner. That is until I decide that I don’t want to make what I had pla (read full article)

Spicy Coconut Noodles

Coconut! I am a devoted coconut lover. Coconut cake. Coconut cookies. Coconut ice cream. A few days ago I made individual chocolate coconut cream pies that will be appearing on this blog as soon as I sit down and write the post. I love 'em all. But c (read full article)

Indian Stuffed Bell Peppers

posted July 13, 2010 in Sugar Pies

A few nights ago I was slicing a bell pepper to saute and thought it would be nice to use some for stuffed peppers. I hadn't given it a lot of thought but finally decided to adapt a recipe I'd had for Indian Mashed Potatoes (Mash Aloo) to a stuffed b (read full article)

Pecan Planked New York Strip Steak with Red Wine Compound Butter

posted July 12, 2010 in Home Cooks Online

Steak and red wine go together like brides and diamonds.  Speaking of women, this recipe was written for women by a woman who’s compiled an entire guide for women and grilling.  No more fear of the fire.  And when dinner’s (read full article)

Market Challenge Portobello Mushrooms

posted July 12, 2010 in My Man's Belly

Grilled Portobello Mushrooms with Manchego Cheese A few weeks ago, you may remember that I did a Farmer’s Market challenge with my friend Greg from Sippity Sup and challenged him with lavender – from which he made an incr (read full article)

How Too Make The Most Chocolatey Very Best Chocolate Cookies

posted July 10, 2010 in SippitySup- Serious Fun Food

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Cinnamon Spice Kettle Corn

posted July 10, 2010 in within the kitchen

I came across this recipe thanks to Gwenyth Paltrow's blog, Goop. It looked so delicious that I had to try it!The original recipe turns out a popcorn that is neither too sweet not salty. It's definitely not your regular, summer fair kettle corn but m (read full article)

Carrot Cake Cupcakes

posted July 09, 2010 in Don\'t Forget the Food

Both of my kids love carrot cake. When asked what kind of cake they would like for their Birthday, they usually say carrot cake.These delicious cupcakes are a favorite in my house.The recipe is from Ina Garten.Ingredientsnocoupons2 cups sugar 1 (read full article)

Recipe: Preserved Lemons

posted July 06, 2010 in 100 Miles

Preserved Lemons Adapted from ‘The Slow Mediterranean Kitchen’ by Paul Wolfert Preparation Time 45 minutes Ingredients 10 ripe Meyer, or organic lemons 1/2 cup coarse salt, Kosher salt may be used Extra virgin olive oil Method Scrub 6 of (read full article)

Saffron Rice & Black Bean Burrito w/ Shaved Goat Cheese & topped w/ Pineapple-Sriracha Salsa

posted July 02, 2010 in Philly Grub

I felt like having a burrito today. Instead of going to the MANY Mexican spots here in the Italian Market, I decided to make my own. I wanted a veggie burrito, but still wanted it to be hearty. Here’s what I came up with – turned out quit (read full article)

Kabob Party-Wild Fennel Pollen Salmon Skewers

posted July 02, 2010 in SippitySup- Serious Fun Food

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NEW - Tips for the perfect Pot Roast!

posted July 02, 2010 in Cucina Domenico

Wondering how to make the perfect pot roast? Look no further, as my friend and blogging partner offers up some fantastic suggestions! Enjoy....I often get questions from readers on how to make a large pot roast that is not dry and tasteless. I am her (read full article)

DinnerInDisguise July 1, 2010 – Jambalaya

posted July 02, 2010 in Foodie In Disguise

I’ve had Jambalaya on the mind for over a week. I was watching Ina Garten on Barefoot Contessa a week or so ago and she was doing rice recipes and she highlighted an easy Jambalaya dish with sausage and shrimp. Well, finally, I got to it tonigh (read full article)

Tips for the perfect Pot Roast!

posted July 01, 2010 in Una Mamma Italiana

I often get questions from readers on how to make a large pot roast that is not dry and tasteless. I am here to tell you that it is not as difficult as you think to make a juicy, tender roast, out of an otherwise tough piece of beef! The secret is (read full article)

Meatballs on a stick

posted July 01, 2010 in Lucy's Soup Can

Ease: 3/5     Kid-friendliness: 5/5     Taste: 4/5     Time: 3.5/5Prep: 10 minutes (45 if you chill your meatballs, which I did not do)Cooking time: 8 minutesHAPPY CANADA DAY!Any recipe with "on a stick"in the title, has (read full article)

Red, White, and Blue Eating on July 4th

We’re just a few days away from July 4th and that means it’s time to get the barbecue prepped and your fridge stocked with delicious eats for the holiday weekend! Before you go filling your grocery cart with traditional barbecue fare like (read full article)

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