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Gorgonzola Stuffed Dates Wrapped in Prosciutto
Brave New World Page 5 Mimic My daughter, Zoe, had an assignment in her English class to mimic page 5 of A Brave New World. Basically, write a run-on sentence…. This is what she wrote, which was about an event we catered a few weeks ago. It captures the intense heat of the day. Recipe follows…. […]
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Mixing up meatloaf… Here is another different take on meatloaf. This time it has an Indian twist, which uses chopped chutney on top. You could also substitute ground turkey for the ground beef for a lower fat version. East Indian Meatloaf Serves 6 2 lbs ground beef 2 tsp salt ¼ tsp pepper ½ tsp […]
Continue ReadingHot Cheese Mushroom & Chorizo Dip
Zap it! Here’s a hot cheesy dip for your favorite game. It’s a snap to make in microwave (or should I call it a zap?). Hot Cheese Mushroom & Chorizo Dip Makes about 3 cups 12 oz Mexican asadero or Monterey Jack cheese, cut into chunks 6 oz mushrooms, thinly sliced 1 cup Mexican-style chorizo, […]
Continue ReadingParmesan Crisps
Crispy Cheese! These are delicious to eat as a snack or great on a salad. They are really easy and fast to make. Parmesan Crisps Makes about 10 3 oz finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano Smoked paprika or cayenne, optional Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Place a tablespoon of cheese on a nonstick silicone pad or […]
Continue ReadingTurkey Gorgonzola Meatloaf
Wow! This is different! Here is an interesting twist on an old classic – meatloaf. Using turkey, cranberries and Gorgonzola, you can wake up and guest from the boredom of regular meatloaf. Also, this can be cooked in a slow cooker! Turkey Gorgonzola Meatloaf Makes 8 servings 2 lbs ground turkey 1 cup dried cranberries […]
Continue ReadingHamburger Stroganoff
A food fad from the 1970s…. Hamburger Helper was first introduced in 1971. In 2005, the American-based Food Network listed Hamburger Helper as number three in its list of the top five fad foods of the 1970s. Hamburger Helper consists of boxed pasta bundled with a packet or packets of powdered sauce/seasonings. The contents of each box are combined with browned ground beef, water and milk to create a […]
Continue ReadingHarvest Moon Macaroni
Full Harvest Moon of September Is Peaking Now This month’s special full moon gets its name because its appearance low in the southeastern sky for several nights historically afforded farmers extra time for harvesting crops. Before the invention of electricity, farmers relied on bright moonlight in the late summer to gather their ripening crops after […]
Continue ReadingSteak au Poivre Toasts
Serves 6 Two 6 oz lean, boneless strip steaks (about ¾” thick) 1 tsp vegetable oil Salt 1 tsp coarsely ground black pepper 2 Tbs chopped shallots 2 tsp butter ¼ cup cognac ½ cup evaporated skim milk ¼ tsp cornstarch Eighteen ½” thick diagonal slices whole grain baguette, toasted 1 Tbs finely chopped flat-leaf […]
Continue ReadingCowboy Marinade
For your inner cowboy Here is a great marinade for that end-of-Summer BBQ. Cowboy Marinade ½ cup Worcestershire Sauce ¼ cup Apple Cider Vinegar ¼ cup olive or vegetable oil ½ cup onion, finely chopped ½ tsp garlic powder ½ tsp chili powder ¼ tsp salt In a medium bowl, mix together all ingredients. Place […]
Continue ReadingAcorn Squash with Sausage, Peas & Onions
How unexpected! I blogged about this in 2009, but did not give the actual recipe. This is a surprisingly simple, inexpensive, unexpected dinner option. I like to add crushed red pepper flakes to spice things up. [amd-zlrecipe-recipe:81]
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