Appetizers

Italian Fried Olives

Blogger’s Block I’m sitting here in the dark with my computer trying not to wake my husband. He asked me what I was doing and I said I was trying to figure out what to blog about tomorrow morning. He rolled over and said – Fried Olives and then went to sleep. So here it […]

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  May 26, 2010   1 comment

Molecular Gastronomy

Last week, my husband and I were invited to a wine tasting event at a private club, which was wonderful.  There was an interesting selection of wines to taste, and one of our favorites – Heitz Grignolino Rosé which is a wonderfully crisp wine.  We love drinking (dry!) rosé in the summer. Anyway, they had […]

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  May 24, 2010   3 comments

Medjool Dates Stuffed with Chorizo & Melted Gruyère

The Tuck Shop I was in Phoenix last weekend and went to a wonderful restaurant called The Tuck Shop.   It’s billed as neighborhood comfort food.  I ordered a “small plate” of  Medjool dates, stuffed with Schreiner’s chorizo and baked with Gruyere, which were savory sweet and delicious with melted cheese.  The recipe below is my take on this dish. […]

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  May 11, 2010   No comments

Prosciutto Asparagus Spirals

Oh So Elegant Since asparagus is so plentiful the time of year, I thought I would post this wonderful looking hors d’oeuvres recipe.  It comes from the Pepperidge Farm website.  Don’t you just love that company? Prosciutto Asparagus Spirals 1 package Puff Pastry Sheets, thawed 6 Tbs garlic & herb spreadable cheese, softened 8 slices […]

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  April 8, 2010   No comments

Mississippi Cheese Straws

Southern Living…. I made these cheese straws the other day and they are to die for!  Cheese straws are a staple in the south.  This is the basic recipe, but if you want, you can get creative and add your own twist to them by adding your favorite fresh herbs or spices. Mississippi Cheese Straws […]

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  February 17, 2010   No comments

Turkey, Avocado, Arugula Lavash Roll Ups

An Easy Appetizer Yesterday, I brought food to a wake for a great man.  He is a huge loss to the community and will be greatly missed.  It was a very nice event.  One of the things I made was a lavash roll up that I concocted using cream cheese, cranberry sauce, turkey and avocado. […]

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  January 28, 2010   1 comment

Artichoke Cheese Stuffed Peppers

Grill Me Up Some Jalapeños! My best foodie friend, Chris, introduced me to the chile grill.  Probably one of the coolest low tech culinary pieces of equipment I own.  You can use it on the grill or in the oven.  It is made by a company called Iron Desert.  The come in all shapes and sizes, like […]

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  January 18, 2010   No comments

Warm Spinach & Artichoke Dip

I’m Freezing!!!! I have truly turned into a wimp. It’s freezing in Los Angeles, 31 degrees at night and 50 degrees during the day. I know I will get a lot of flack from my Denver friends….. I lived in New York for years and managed, but this feels colder. When I bought my car, it […]

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  December 9, 2009   No comments