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Starters and Tapas

Hot Wings with Gorgonzola Sauce

05.10.2009 Baked

I’ve often accused my husband of being a fair weather fan of our local sports teams, yet it couldn’t be farther from the truth.  No, I’d qualify for the position far more than he ever could given the amount of time he spends cheering and, yes, jeering about their wins and far too frequent [...]

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3-Onion Leek Tart

17.05.2009 Baked

Time has just flown by lately and with it, my opportunities to not only write as much as I have, but cook the way I’ve always enjoyed cooking — experimenting with new recipes.  Since coming back from Mexico, I’ve been mulling over an opportunity that has taken on a life of its own and [...]

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Spicy Duo: Breaded Calamari and Jalapeno Poppers with Bacon

03.11.2008 Cheese

I've been so jittery the last couple of days.  I know it's the election — waiting, and waiting to find out.  The feeling is strangely like I felt waiting for Christmas morning to arrive when I was a kid, the anticipation just about doing me in. 
But it's not just the election.  Having to pack [...]

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Sleek Party Food: Spicy Tuna and Avocado

31.10.2008 Asian

Halloween officially launches the party season as far as I'm concerned.  It's not like we have a calendar full of swanky events scheduled…I'm counting zero right now…, but having any excuse to get together constitutes a party.  Why not?  Football, the holidays, and…..Election Night!  Whether it's a raucous group of good friends, or a more [...]

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Spanish Meatballs & Garlicky Greenbeans

01.10.2008 Beans

Have you been watching Spain:  On the Road Again?  When I saw Mario Batalli with Gwynneth Paltrow in the recent issue of Food & Wine,  I thought, huh.  Okay.  And then I looked at the recipes since that’s what life is all about, right?  All that olive oil and garlic…potatoes and rice.
Mmm-Hmmm.
I have found out [...]

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Tapas, anyone? Valencian-Style Clams & Tomato Garlic Bread

24.02.2008 Breads

What do they say?  Great taste — less filling!

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