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Prosciutto, Mozzarella & Pesto Braid

June 4, 2007

Some time back, I made a totally yummy dish in which I braided crescent rolls. So, with a little 2-fer can in my fridge, I decided to make it again this past week . Only this time, I worked with some defrosted Arugula Pesto, Mozzarella, and Prosciutto for the filling, and topped with Parmesan. The […]

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Lots o’ desserts…..

June 3, 2007

Postre/Dessert Now that the school year is over, our group decided to get together for an end-of-the-year wind-down social. We went to Amy’s lovely home and everyone (who had one) brought their significant others and kids. It wasn’t until now that I realized of everyone in the group, Brandi is the only one with the […]

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Cinnamon Rice Pudding with Raisins

June 2, 2007

I am dog-sitting (again) for the next ten days so who knows what my postings will be like. You know how it is when you’re not in your own home. Even though I have access to whatever, its not my house and will probably eat out a lot. Morgan go his summer haircut. Ginger is […]

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Cook and Eat Meat! A Simple Burger Will Do!

June 2, 2007

Freya & Paul hosted a great event this month, The Big Burger Ballyhoo, for which I made a Feta Burger. I don’t make burgers often, since I am not a fan of restaurant burgers nor have I mastered my gas grill as of yet. But, I tried anyway and was pleased! After enjoying the Feta […]

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Cranberry Broccoli Slaw Salad that Calms Nerves!

June 1, 2007

insalata di mirtillo rosso/cranberry salad I obtained this recipe from a teacher at one of my former schools. She brought it to a shower, luncheon, or some gathering that involved food and everyone raved about its taste and uniqueness. The same reaction occurred at many of the get-togethers I have brought the salad to since […]

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Prosciutto and Cheese Ravioli in Marinara Sauce

May 31, 2007

andare piano!/go slowly! Sometimes, I just need to come home, pour a bowl of cereal, and be done with it. Tuesday’s dinner was one of those evenings. I defrosted some homemade meat sauce I had to use, or throw out. The same went formwon tons I had taken from the freezer. Therefore, I thought I […]

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Disaster Strikes – Grilled Onion & Pepper Pesto Pizza

May 31, 2007

Before work on Friday, I took out the last of my Trader Joe’s Pizza Dough, a side of my Arugula Red Pepper Pesto, a bag of Sargento shredded mozzarella cheese, and little baggies of sliced onions and pepper from the freezer to defrost. I was on my way to another The Deep Freeze Summer Challenge […]

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Open Faced Egg and Goat Cheese Sandwich

May 30, 2007

Preparare la prima colazione/Prepare breakfast I am not a huge breakfast eater. But, because it is the most important meal of the day, I usually grab something simple – fruit, protein drink, smoothie, oatmeal, or yogurt. (I would lie if I said candy didn’t get thrown in there every now and again!) However, every now […]

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Cherry Stuffed Grilled Chicken w/ Cherry Pepper Salsa

May 29, 2007

Somebody stop me! I am beginning to look like a cherry. Why? Well, let me go back a moment. One aspect of summer I look forward to is the availability of cherries. I love cherries. In fact, I am thinking I really should have included them in my Interview Meme when asked about the foods […]

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Mele Cotte Ripiene

May 28, 2007

Waiter….there’s something (stuffed) in my Mele Cotte! rinfrescante/refreshing This month’s WTSIM, hosted my Jeanne (Cook Sister), couldn’t be more fitting. The theme this month is a stuffed fruit or vegetable dish. For those of you who may not have realized, Mele Cotte means Bake Apples and in most instances, it is served stuffed- Mele Cotte […]