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Potato Soup with Apples & Brie
Another Super Soup Here is another nice soup that is low in calories and high in fiber. I love the idea of potatoes and apples together with the addition of brie. What could be wrong with that? Potato Soup with Apples & Brie Serves 6 High Fiber, Healthy Carb 1 cup chopped yellow onion […]
Continue ReadingRosemary White Bean Soup
Soup for the Soul I know a lot of people like soup this time of year. I’m not a big fan myself, maybe because I grew up on Campbell’s. This particular soup is hearty and would warm anyone up with a nice piece of crusty bread. Rosemary White Bean Soup Serves 6 1 lb dried […]
Continue ReadingIt’s Bijoux – No it’s Dinner!
I feel it’s time for a bit of a rant. Last night I went to a new restaurant, my hopes were high. This place only seats about 26 people. The restaurant is very well designed and beautifully done. I ordered Yellow Stripe Beet Salad with chives, roasted garlic vinaigrette & parmesan mousse (mousse was the […]
Continue ReadingSticky Toffee Pudding
The Brits and Their Pudding…. Having lived in London for 6 years, I learned a bit about the British diet (not sure “diet” is the right word). Basically, pudding is bloody important! I have never had a dessert served in England without a pitcher of cream being passed around the table to douse it in. Every, […]
Continue ReadingArtichoke, Leek & Potato Gratin
A Great Gratin There is nothing like a gratin in the autumn. This one in particular is really good. It has potatoes, leeks and artichokes. My family is obsessed with artichokes. You can serve this along side any type of meat, poultry or fish. Enjoy! Artichoke, Leek & Potato Gratin Serves 8 – 10 6 […]
Continue ReadingSouffléd Pumpkin Pancake
How about pumpkin pancakes for the weekend breakfast? Lets get into autumn, even though it’s close to 90 degrees in So Cal! We will try anything to get that “fall feeling”. Make some of the brown sugar bacon that I posted a month or two ago and whip up some soufleed pancakes! Throw on some […]
Continue ReadingCranberry Liqueur
Presented in small decanters or glass bottles, Cranberry Liqueur makes a memorable gift. Attach a gift tag and include the following: “Cranberry Cosmopolitan: 1/2 cup Cranberry Liqueur, 1/4 cup Cointreau, 2 tablespoons lime juice. Mix with 1 cup crushed ice; strain into martini glass. Makes 2 cocktails.” 2 cups sugar 1 cup water 1 (12-ounce) […]
Continue ReadingVeal Scallopini Marsala
The Sopranos party last Saturday was a huge success. Lots of fun was had – all the guests dressed up in character. One of the dishes serves was Veal Scallopini Marsala. I know that veal is politically incorrect, but why on earch would anyone serve something politically correct to the Sopranos? The fact is, pork tenderloin […]
Continue ReadingSpicy Turkey Chili
Last night, I catered a dinner. I suggested chili and the host said that would be fine as long as it was turkey chili. I happen to hate turkey. I made it and it was really good. I think I will make it again! Spicy Turkey Chili Serves 6 12 oz ground turkey 1 cup […]
Continue ReadingPumpkin Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake
The Beauty of a Bundt First, the Sopranos party was a huge success and loads of fun. However, I will follow up with this once I get the photos off my daughter’s camera. This post is about baking, my least favorite subject. I generally don’t like to bake. It’s way to persnickety for me. Since […]
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