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Chicken Parmesan Bites Stuffed with Mozzarella
More Meatballs… Today, I am in major catering mode – doing hors d’oeuvres for 100. Here is a recipe that falls into the “meatball” category. It has oozy, melted mozzarella in the middle. What could be wrong with that?! Chicken Parmesan Bites Stuffed with Mozzarella Serves 8 1 Tbs olive oil 1/2 cup chopped shallots […]
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Marvin Hamlisch & The Pasadena POPS! Last night, we went to an event in a private home to help raise money for our local symphony – www.pasadenasymphony-pops.org. Marvin Hamlisch, who is the newly appointed Principal Pops Conductor for the Pasadena POPS, was there and played some of his outstanding, iconic songs from A Chorus Line, […]
Continue ReadingSautéed Brussels Sprouts With Bacon & Golden Raisins
Here’s one for the stove top! In anticipation of Thanksgiving, and the need for oven space for all of those high caloric, over indulgent side dishes that don one’s holiday table, here is one for the stove top. It’s delicious and you can also shred the Brussels sprouts to try and hide the fact that […]
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The Mighty Meatball I love finding out about new food trends. One of the things that I predict will be big in 2011 is Meatballs. Old Italian is getting new respect. Meatballs are gaining momentum. The Meatball Shop in New York (five kinds, four gravies) has endless lines, and Disney (Orlando) opened a Meatball and Beer Bar – Portobello […]
Continue ReadingGarlic Artichoke Braid
Beautiful Bread This is a wonderful, easy hors d’oeuvres. It involves artichokes, which is a real crowd pleaser in our house. You can also have all the ingredients on hand. Garlic Artichoke Braid 1 loaf Bridgford Frozen Bread Dough, thawed 1 (6oz) jar marinated artichoke hearts, chopped & drained (save marinade) 4 cloves garlic, pressed […]
Continue ReadingPunjabi Tacos
We had dinner at Radhika Bistro in South Pasadena, CA. I have had many tacos in my day, including Japanese tacos, but this one is really unusual – a Punjabi Taco. Radhika calls itself a “modern Indian bistro.” But while Indian tacos might be an attempt to jump on the LA trend-wagon, they really […]
Continue ReadingCreamy Pink Vodka Sauce with Penne
Zoe’s Favorite Pasta Sauce As per my daughter’s request, here is one of her favorite pasta sauces – Creamy Pink Vodka Sauce. We like it with angel hair pasta. You can make the pasta shape of your choice. Creamy Pink Vodka Sauce with Penne Serves 8 1 lb penne pasta, cooked al dente 2 Tbs […]
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An Egg-cellent Breakfast! Lately, every time I go to the supermarket they are giving away a dozen eggs. I have about 4 cartons of eggs in the fridge. Fortunately, I have a breakfast to deliver for a meeting and I found a recipe that calls for 10 eggs! I am, of course, using some of […]
Continue ReadingMedallions of Veal in Sherry
I made dinner for our anniversary and made medallions of veal in sherry. I adapted this recipe from Crème de Colorado Cookbook, which is a Junior League book, by changing the cognac to sherry and omitting the Hunter sauce. I find some of the best recipes in Junior League cookbooks. I know many people have a […]
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Bible Studies, or the Art of Drinking Cocktails “The way to drink a cocktail” said Craddock, “is quickly, while it’s still laughing at you. Wines, of course, merely smile. They are for the man who takes time.” The definitive work on the art of the cocktail is Harry Craddock’s The Savoy Cocktail Book, first published in […]
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