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Two Worlds Collide with Guacamole

April 19, 2008

scontro frontale/head on collision It was great all day Friday! Work was relatively calm, which is always a good (but rare) thing – we won’t count silliness at bus call that brought news helicopters to our back field. But, all of a sudden, I got so tired on the way home! I know that has […]

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Quinoa Sausage Bake

April 18, 2008

casseruola/casserole I came home the other day and had a plan for dinner. Among other things, I think my favorite purchase at the Farmer’s Market was the chicken sausage with feta and sundried tomatoes and I wanted it to be the star in my Quinoa Sausage Bake. Admittedly, I started to wonder if my bake […]

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Scallops over Couscous with Dill Sauce

April 17, 2008

cappesante/scallops I haven’t been very consistent over the last few months with my Weekend Herb Blogging participation, but I am getting something in this week (hosted by Susan from The Well-Seasoned Cook). This week? Scallops over Couscous with Dill Sauce. The star of this dish is the dill, for its flavor really brings a lot […]

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Sweet Gondolas

April 16, 2008

un viaggio piacevole/pleasant journey Cannoli – sweet, sweet cannoli. The Italian word cannoli is actually plural. The singular is cannolo which means “little tube”. Put a little tube in front of me and I am happy, happy girl. I don’t eat them often because the sugar in them causes me the same “sleepy” issue I […]

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Salmon with Mango-Avocado Puree

April 15, 2008

salmone/salmon On a trip to the Farmer’s Market this week, I bought a box of mangoes I couldn’t wait to dig into. I also grabbed a beautiful, thick 1lb. salmon fillet. When I got home, I cut it into four thin strips; the size is perfect for me to prepare single-girl meals. After seasoning the […]

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Cinco de Mango!

April 14, 2008

festeggiare!/celebrate! Cinco de Mayo is coming soon….just 3 weeks away! Cinco De Mayo – The 5th Of May – a celebration of Mexican culture, of food, music, and customs. Although May 5th is commonly thought of as Mexico’s Independence Day, that’s actually incorrect. September 16 is the true day for Mexico’s Independence. May 5th celebrates […]

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Buchwheat Groats Scramble

April 13, 2008

strapazzare/scramble April’s theme for for Ilva‘s and Joanna‘s (and Michelle, too) Heart of the Matter is healthy brunch. As I continue to get back into a regular eating schedule that is healthy, desperately wanting to get this poundage I have gained off, I find I need to get better at breakfast. Once the alarm goes […]

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The Great Mixer Challenge

April 12, 2008

nuova edizione/new edition Let me start by saying two things – 1.Don’t forget to fight! – Deadline is 4/29/08. I have gotten several fabulous recipes! Be sure to get yours in the mix. 2. I love my Kitchen Aid. Having had it since 2000, it will forever be one of the best gifts I have […]

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Sugar and spice and everything nice

April 12, 2008

torta al formaggio/cheesecake My first yummies with my new mixer….Honey Spice Cheesecake and Butter Pecan Cheesecake. The Honey Spice caved in a little, but it was perfect for the syrup, which oozed nicely as the fork cut into the cake. And, although it doesn’t have cinnamon, I saw this garnish in my bakery travels and […]

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BruschEtta is Excellent!

April 11, 2008

Fresco/Fresh I am back from my quicky trip to NYC. I am happy to report – no speeding tickets! I did dip into a road side rest area at one point in North Carolina when I thought a policeman came out of his hiding to get me. Instead – he caught a sports utility. Hee […]