Not only do we have plenty of polenta in our house, but at times we go through a plethora of artichoke entrées. Artichoke hearts, that is. I really like the pickled tang and texture of the little choke hearts. And please forgive me, as I realize we are way beyond 1990, but I do quite…
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With the “oh my good god” category success of the last polenta creation, I decided to break out the green chiles and host a southwestern themed dinner tonight. This one was a success too! Green Chile Meatballs with Polenta Croutons Meatballs: 1 lb. ground beef 1/4 cup roasted green chiles, seeded and finely chopped 1/4…
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That’s right. This one’s pretty easy. AND, it’s pretty fantastic too. It seems as though summer is winding down. The daylight hours linger less and less, the sounds of children playing and laughing in the streets are somewhat muted by the diesel engines of the school buses, and the fresh summer produce is beginning to…
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I simply cannot get enough of my Sorrento Orange infused olive oil lately. I love it. The way it smells ~ the aroma. The way it tastes ~ the flavor. The way it looks ~ the optical impression. The way it feels ~ the slick deliciousness across the lips. And, when paired with basil ~…
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I’m still in the mood for asparagus, without a doubt. In fact, there is rarely a time when my palate and taste buds would turn down the delicate flavor of the bright green stalks. I love them simply steamed, and perhaps adorned with the deliciousness of fine sea salt and bit of freshly ground pepper….
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Spring is in the air and how I have been longing for the freshness of a summer salad. Of course, fresh vegetables are welcome on my plate and to my palate all year-round. However, when the days are colder, I find myself gravitating more towards the soft warmth of cooked meals rather than to the…
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Appletini…rather Apple-Tahini. I made an amazingly refreshing salad with an apple juice-apple cider vinegar-tahini conglomerate dressing. The tune of the ingredients falling off my tongue formulated a bit of a giggle. Apple-Tahini = Appletini. I was in the mood for something fresh and spring-like, as I’m so longing for spring-time, sunshine and light. I also…
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