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Garlic, artichoke and roasted red pepper hummus with pita wedges

posted August 09, 2010 in Chef Tom Cooks

Last Friday after work, Katie and I decided to make a batch of Hummus with pita bread. As we got to work we decided to add a couple twists to the standard recipe. We ended up with 3 different kinds of hummus along with fried and un-fried pita wedge (read full article)

Garlic, artichoke and roasted red pepper hummus with pita wedges

posted August 09, 2010 in Chef Tom Cooks

Last Friday after work, Katie and I decided to make a batch of Hummus with pita bread. As we got to work we decided to add a couple twists to the standard recipe. We ended up with 3 different kinds of hummus along with fried and un-fried pita wedg (read full article)

Antipasti My Way!

posted July 28, 2010 in Smoky Mountain Cafe

The kind people at Girard's set me a sample of four of their gourmet salad dressings!  So difficult to choose which one to try first.  I do have a little swag for you too!  Click here for a $2.00 coupon for one of Girard (read full article)

Baby Shower Lunch: Menu Plan

posted June 22, 2010 in Kitchen Gadget Girl

Last weekend, I was honored to host a baby shower for a good friend, Dena. It was over 90F outside, but we managed to have a lovely lunch in the garden. The actual party was not a problem, but I found myself very worried about the games. Fortunately (read full article)

Chicken and Artichoke Sandwich

posted June 18, 2010 in Mermaids Treasures

Last nite I made a roasted chicken for dinner. I like to do that now and then even tho the man doesn't like chicken much. And hes so fussy he will only eat the breast part. But that just means there's lots of chicken leftover for me to use in other (read full article)

Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Lemon and Rosemary Marinated Vegetables

posted June 16, 2010 in Taste

A few years ago, I ate with my sister at a Costa Rican restaurant in Chicago and had a mashed sweet potato dish.  The dish consisted of mashed sweet potatoes and lemon and rosemary marinated asparagus and hearts of palm that were grilled.  (read full article)

Olive Zucchini Spread/dip

posted June 11, 2010 in Maryland Meals

Ingredients: 16 ounces cream cheese 3 cups shredded zucchini 1 jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and finely chopped 1/4 cup pimiento-stuffed olives, chopped 1 can chopped ripe olives 18 garlic cloves, minced 3 tablespoons chopped red onion 2 (read full article)

Perfect Pepper Salad

posted June 11, 2010 in Maryland Meals

Ingredients: 2 medium green peppers, cut into rings 1 medium sweet yellow pepper, cut into rings 1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into rings 1 medium red onion, cut into rings 1 jar (6-1/2 ounces) marinated quartered artichoke hearts, drained 1 can (read full article)

ANOTHER REASON TO LOVE PASTA

posted June 09, 2010 in CHEW ON THIS

This is another one of those pasta sauces that I love to experiment with and turns out so good. At least to me it does. I discovered that keeping this one simple is the way to go. The flavor of the roasted red pepper stands out and with a little heat (read full article)

Mushroom and Artichoke Stuffed Trout

posted June 06, 2010 in Mermaids Treasures

Last time I went to my egg lady she gave me a beautiful whole trout all cleaned and ready to go. I guess it was 2-3 lbs. She had just come back from fishing and these were just cleaned. It don't get any fresher than that!  And so I thought a (read full article)

Miso Pickled Garlic (Ninniku Miso-zuke)—All you need is 3 ingredients and a glass jar!

posted May 21, 2010 in La Fuji Mama

I have a very serious disease called jar-itis.  This disease causes me to fill my refrigerator with jars.  I inherited this disease from my father.  Our poor families are always complaining that there isn’t enough room in the refrigerator b (read full article)

Easy Pasta with Tomato and Artichokes Recipe

posted May 10, 2010 in Simple Italian Cooking

Tonight I had an amazingly easy recipe which I made on the fly and I think you will like it too. I’m afraid I don’t have a photo though.  I was so hungry I didn’t even think about it. Befuddled by what to make, I resorted to though (read full article)

Hot Artichoke & Tarragon Dip

posted May 08, 2010 in Maryland Meals

Ingredients: 2 (6-ounce each) jars marinated artichoke hearts, drained, coarsely chopped 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 3 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon OR 1 tablespoon dried tarragon Directions: Preh (read full article)

Grilled Artichokes and Tangy Smoky Dipping Sauce Recipe

posted May 06, 2010 in My Man's Belly

Grilled Artichokes and Tangy Smoky Dipping Sauce Twice a year my girlfriends and I head up to Los Olivos for Vintner’s Weekend.  It’s a girls only day…no boys allowed.  The rules are actually more strict than that (read full article)

Warm Roasted Vegetable Mediterranean Salad

posted March 10, 2010 in La Fuji Mama

On Monday I got really brave and went to Costco with both of the girls.  They were so good that I tested my luck and took them to the grocery store to finish up the grocery shopping.  I shouldn’t have been so brave, because I was rewarded w (read full article)

Basil Lady

posted February 26, 2010 in The Shanghai Foodist

Ok, so she’s better known as “Arugula Lady,” but this woman has become my go to person when in need of the Italian herb.  After hearing about the wonders of this woman and her stall from my friends who live in the French Concession, I wandered (read full article)

Trader Joes “Mozz” and Stuffed Artichokes

posted February 23, 2010 in Bok Choy Bohemia

So there’s a Trader Joes about 20 minutes away from me, which I used to find pretty exciting…but then I discovered Edge of the Woods (the Vegetarian Grocery in New Haven) which became my regular shopping destination, followed by the Whole (read full article)

Homemade Bagels and 13 Cream Cheese Schmears

posted February 18, 2010 in Frugal Antics of a Harried Homemaker

 Homemade bagels are surprisingly easy to make.  In a little under an hour, you can have bagels hot out of the oven ready for some cream cheese.  My love affair with cream cheese started when I was a little girl.  Between cream ch (read full article)

Artichoke and Fontina Panini

posted February 16, 2010 in Framed - My Life One Picture At A Time

My love affair with my new panini press continues. Who knew that flattening things could be so fun and scrumptious?? At this point, I have realized that putting pretty much anything between two pieces of bread and squishing it under high panini pre (read full article)

Mangia Monday!

Welcome! I have tasty recipe today that can be used for more than just on meal! I like to serve it on a breakfast buffet - but the possibilities are endless! Enjoy!"All happiness depends on a leisurely breakfast." -John Gunther"Vegetables are a must (read full article)

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