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Spinach Bites

posted July 07, 2029 in Al Dente Gourmet

These is what J. and I had for lunch today. Spinach is one of my favorites vegetables in the whole world. And use it often in my cooking. Stuffed pastries, salads, stuffed homemade pasta, dips... and other dishes.My Mom used to make these Spinach Bit (read full article)

Roasted Corn, Lima Bean and Feta Salad

posted August 17, 2010 in Guilty Kitchen

This little lady reminds me that children are just so sweet and innocent when they are brand new. They gurgle and coo and even when they are crying they can take a break and smile up at you for a second, and then back to crying.  They rely solely on (read full article)

Garlic Cottage Cheese

posted August 13, 2010 in Cooking Rut

Have you ever had garlic cottage cheese? No? Well, you're missing out...  In the first restaurant I worked at, we served garlic cottage cheese. In fact, the restaurant (named the Black Cat), was known for it. It was served as part of a relish t (read full article)

Repost – Baked Salmon with Blueberry Sauce

posted August 12, 2010 in Guilty Kitchen

Warning!! This is a repost of a recipe I did last year in the middle of winter using frozen berries. I am reposting this recipe for two reasons: 1. Blueberries are a dime a dozen right now and they are fabulous! Go buy a flat and make this recipe r (read full article)

Make Your Own Butter On Purpose

posted August 10, 2010 in My Man's Belly

Homemade Truffle Butter Have you ever decided to make your own whipped cream instead of using that aerosol can or tub of frozen goo?  Was your heavy whipping cream spinning along nicely and peaking to perfection?  Did your phone ri (read full article)

Michelle’s Classic Salsa

posted August 06, 2010 in Food Askew

Submitted by Michelle Fawver Makes approximately 10 pints 12 c. tomatoes 6 c. onions 2-10 jalapenos peppers (to taste) 5 cloves garlic 2 c. green bell peppers 3 tbsp non-Iodized salt ¼ c. sugar 1 c. apple cider vinegar Chop each i (read full article)

What's a savvy host to do about Double-Dipping?

posted August 05, 2010 in Essentially Entertaining

Continuing to share some of the best, brightest & most creative resources for entertaining - and overall savvy perspectives - let's introduce Saucy Dipper, an expert in Hosting your Own Dip Party, who's bringing some focus to an issue of etique (read full article)

Quick Quinoa Salad

posted August 02, 2010 in Guilty Kitchen

I’ve been thinking. Yes, sometimes I do get a moment of mental clarity to actually sort our my thoughts. Usually is occurs around the time I am closing my eyes to go to sleep, mind still racing, small chubby cheek pressed up against my breast, (read full article)

Avocado Dip / 牛油果蘸酱

posted August 02, 2010 in Angie\'s Recipes

Avocados are loaded with many nutrients (nearly 20 essential nutrients, including fiber, potassium, Vitamin E, B-vitamins and folic acid.)and labeled as the most nutritious of all fruits. Its rich supply of vitamins and minerals also makes the diet (read full article)

Food Tips: Tortilla Chips.

posted August 01, 2010 in haddock in the kitchen

Tortilla chips are great, but loaded with salt and fat. If you want a healthier alternative try this: Cut each wrap into about 8 wedges. Place in a hot oven for about 15 minutes until nicely browned. Serve with dips and you will find them far tasti (read full article)

Margarita Fruit Dip

posted July 31, 2010 in Real Mom Kitchen

This is another fabulous and easy recipe for the summer.  I found it in my It’s Summer issue from Betty Crocker.  This fruit dip is different from most fruit dips because it isn’t  a extremely sweet dip.  You add some [...] (read full article)

Margarita Fruit Dip

posted July 31, 2010 in Real Mom Kitchen

This is another fabulous and easy recipe for the summer.  I found it in my It’s Summer issue from Betty Crocker.  This fruit dip is different from most fruit dips because it isn’t  a extremely sweet dip.  You add some [...] (read full article)

Spinach Ricotta Lasagna Recipe with Tomato and Cheese Sauce – Vegetarian and Healthy

posted July 30, 2010 in Jessilyn's Kitchen

This is the lasagna pasta I served with the focaccia bread that I made for my friends the other night. There are a lot of steps, but once you taste it, it is all worth it….It makes your house smell sooooo good. This is a healthy Vegetarian lasa (read full article)

Giveaway Winners and a Pulled Lamb Sandwich

posted July 30, 2010 in Guilty Kitchen

Well, it’s Friday and that means a winner has been chosen. Are you excited yet? On the edge of your seat?? I AM! Who wouldn’t want these books???! Before I let the proverbial cat out of the bag, I just wanted to say that all your hear (read full article)

Don't you hate it when...

posted July 30, 2010 in The Lunch Belle

...you order an appetizer of guacamole and salsa at a Mexican restaurant and, while the dips are authentic and highly flavorful, the accompanying tostados/chips are store-bought crap that taste like salted cardboard?  This is exactly what went d (read full article)

BB: Blueberry Streusel Muffins

posted July 29, 2010 in Family Spice

While most of the country is sweating and smoldering in the heat, here in San Diego we've had Spring weather with highs hovering around 70ºF. I am trying not to complain too much. Our hottest months are fast approaching. But, odds are the kids will (read full article)

Colorful Carrots and Dukkah Oh My

posted July 27, 2010 in My Man's Belly

Rainbow Carrots with Dukkah Dip My international travels this year have introduced me to so many new foods (um, no, not carrots).  Not content with simply trying a dish that I really like and being satisfied with the mere memory, I (read full article)

What Are Swiss Chard and Garlic Scapes?

Yesterday I shared with you a recipe for Swiss Chard and Green Bean Stew. Some of the ingredients in this recipe are not the most widely used or well-known. Here is some information about two of the ingredients, including what they are, their nutriti (read full article)

Fish Tacos Redux

posted July 25, 2010 in Guilty Kitchen

I’m NAK. Not familiar with this simple abbreviation? You must not be 1. a new mother, 2. an internet geek, or 3. obsessed with your kids. NAK stands for Nursing At Keyboard and it’s how my life is working these days. I sit, nursing pill (read full article)

Pescatarian Living for a Healthy Lifestyle

posted July 25, 2010 in The Skinny Fight

This week Fit Point asks about alternative diets. Which diet do I follow, the benefits, why I switched and my favorite recipe. Well, I tried being a vegetarian last year and failed. I even talked about it in my interview on The Reluctant Vegetarian. (read full article)

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