Pizzette with Gorgonzola, Tomato, and Basil

February 11, 2007

I am off to Birmingham, AL to the Southeast Conference on Differentiated Instruction for Middle School and High School educators. So, I won’t be cooking for a few days – for which I am sure my stove is shouting, “Yippee”! I do have a couple of drafts “on file” to post – like a Sweet […]

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Pecan Encrusted Salmon, Herbed Spaghetti Squash with Lemon and Capers, and Vinaigrette Asparagus

February 8, 2007

Weekday dinner with friends…. It is not often I entertain guests on a “school night”. But, Thursday I did just that – A Grey’s Anatomy appetizer of sorts. In addition to great company, I had a menu. Pecan Encrusted SalmonHerbed Spaghetti Squash with Lemon and CapersVinaigrette AsparagusCannolis and Minis – Cheesecakes First, the salmon was […]

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Cannolis

February 8, 2007

This is part of the weekday entertaining… Cannolis: Filling and Shells I can eat Cannolis until the cows come home. I love them! It is really easier to buy the shells for cannoli, but if you want to make them, you will need the forming tubes to make your life easier. Shells: 1 ¾ cup […]

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Cheesecake Minis

February 8, 2007

Salmon’s dessert…. Mini Cheesecakes Butter the bottoms and sides of a mini-mold pan – generously. Be sure not to fill each muffin cup more than (approximately) 2/3 full. 2 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese 3/4 cup sugar 1 tsp. vanilla2 eggs Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes. Allow the mini’s to cool […]

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Angel Hair with Basil Cream Sauce

February 8, 2007

I came across this recipe when looking for something to make with the prosciutto I purchased this weekend. Yes, it is a cream sauce, but I am always trying to get my taste buds to change its mind about the foods with which they act persnickety. And, pasta recipes that include foods/spices other than marinara […]

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Butternut Squash Soup

February 7, 2007

Every week, Cyndi‘s Thursday’s soup completes a round up of Soups and Stews. Although my La Madeleine’s Soup didn’t make the cut last week, I thought I would try again. This week – Butternut Squash Soup. Butternut Squash is one of my favorite vegetables. A huge bonus for this girl is the fact Butternut Squash […]

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Festive Nutella Biscotti

February 7, 2007

Celebrare!/Celebrate! I am celebrating World Nutella Day…again! First, I recreated a time ol’ favorite, Baci. Tonight – Festive Nutella Biscotti. Now, I know that Nic from The Baking Sheet, has a a posting from some time ago, but this version is a little different. A big thanks to Ms. Adventures in Italy’s Sara and At […]

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Broccoli & Smoked Gouda Potatoes

February 7, 2007

I intended to recreate a recipe from Epicurious (as seen at the end of this posting). However, it didn’t happen the way I envisioned when I planned my week’s menu…for a couple of reasons. First, I have been fighting something that is trying to invade my body, which caused me to leave an ESOL conference […]

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Escarole & Sun-Dried Tomatoes in Risotto – WHB

February 5, 2007

To honor this week’s Weekend Herb Blogging, hosted by Kayln, I decided to work with…. Escarole Finire di mangiare!/Eat Up! Another food I grew up eating was Escarole. Actually, Chickpeas and Escarole – sautéed in a little olive oil, seasoned with a little salt and pepper, and topped with a Parmesan cheese. It was (and […]

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World Nutella Day! Celebrating with Baci…

February 4, 2007

Celebrare!/Celebrate! When I read Ms. Adventures in Italy‘s announcement about World Nutella Day, I knew I had to join in the festivities. I love, love, love Nutella. And, although I shouldn’t eat it because of my allergicness (did I make up a word again?) to chocolate, how can I resist when there is a whole […]

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