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November 2, 2009 | No Comments »
I was invited to participate in a chili and chocolate cook off for Halloween at the Coldwell Banker in Half Moon Bay. It was so much fun! All of the contestants are fabulous chefs needless to say because it was all GOOD! There were 5 chili contestants, and 4 chocolate contestants. No, my chili did not win however I am going to ask the winning chili, Read the rest of this entry »
Cauliflower with Fennel-Cheese Soup
October 25, 2009 | Comments Off
My neighbor Betty made this fabulous cauliflower soup last week, shared it with me, and it was so tasty I decided to make my own version. The prep time was about 45 minutes, then on the stove, about another hour and a half. For my potatoes I used large yukon golds, and a 32oz. container of vegetable stock for my liquid. To finely chop Read the rest of this entry »
Panko Crusted Halibut Tacos with a Creamy Avocado Cabbage Slaw
August 17, 2009 | No Comments »
I was so excited to make these panko crusted halibut tacos last night, because I new they were going to be really tasty. And that they were!! We had dinner with some friends the other night at BJ’s Brewery, when my eyes hit the halibut tacos on the menu, I decided to try them. I hate to admit this but I’ve never had fish tacos. They were lightly breaded with panko bread crumbs, and served in warm tortillas with plain shredded cabbage. On the side was the creamy avocado sauce, and salsa. So I decided I was going to make my own panko crusted halibut tacos, but change it up a bit by combining Read the rest of this entry »
Spaghetti with Smoked Turkey Sausage and Artichoke Fennel Sauce
August 9, 2009 | No Comments »
I was looking for a light, fresh, and easy to prepare pasta sauce, that I could make during week night. The original recipe called for prosciutto, and my intention was to prepare it with prosciutto, however when I was in the grocery store, I found this smoked turkey and artichoke sausage, Read the rest of this entry »
Grandpa Tom’s Macaroni Salad
August 2, 2009 | 1 Comment »
My husband and I have fond memories of this macaroni salad because it comes straight from his “Grandpa Tom”. Grandpa Tom made the salad until he was 84 and although, occasionally you would find an egg shell, we still considered it the best macaroni salad ever! Now after researching the type of pasta that grandpa Tom actullly used, which was a very small short tube, (not the elbow that were so used to), Read the rest of this entry »
LooLoo’s Pasta Salad
July 19, 2009 | No Comments »
There’s nothing better during the summer time, than a big bowl of pasta salad loaded with lot’s of fresh and healthy ingredients. We like to eat it with grilled meat; chicken breast, hanger steak, flank steak, etc., that we chop up and put right into our pasta salad. I purposely make a large batch so we can have left overs during the week. As far as the Read the rest of this entry »
Asparagus Salad with Crispy Bacon
July 14, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Sometimes were hungry for just a light meal at dinner time, and this was one of those nights. I had been eyeing this recipe from my sunset magazine, but decided to change it up by adding crispy bacon! I have to say this “asparagus salad with crispy bacon” was delightfully fresh and completely satisfying for our light meal, that I served with crusty french bread. You’d be amazed at all the health benefit’s of asparagus; great for your heart, great Read the rest of this entry »
Joy’s Eggplant with Pasta and Marinara Sauce
May 27, 2009 | No Comments »
This recipe is compliments of my friend Joy. She and I enjoy sharing our cooking efforts and finds. I made it the night before so the flavors could bond, (casserole recipes always seem to be better the next day), and I have to say Joy’s eggplant with pasta and marinara sauce was really good! Eggplant’s are not only very tasty, they also have many health benefits. Just so you know, the eggplant is high in fiber, contain vitamins, proteins, minerals, and very important photonutrients, that are known to act as antioxidant’s. If your interested in learning more about the benefit’s of eggplant’s, Click here. The jar of marinara sauce that I used was really good, however next time I make this, I will probably make my own (with cremini mushrooms). Mostaccioli pasta was my choice for this casserole recipe and it was perfect. Mostaccioli, similar to penne pasta, is used often in casserole dishes. Please enjoy! Read the rest of this entry »
Creamy Coleslaw
May 16, 2009 | No Comments »
This year for “Mother’s Day”, we hosted dinner at my house and because the weather was so warm, we decided to barbeque ribs, make chile, and then of course a nice creamy coleslaw seemed so appropriate! What could be simpler than coleslaw, it’s all about the fresh ingredients and pretty vibrant colors. Cabbage and bell peppers are so good for you. Cabbage is high in vitamins A, C, E, and B, and is known to reduce headache pain, according to this link here. Bell Peppers are packed with several nutrients and are promoted for individuals with high cholestrol levels, to learn more, click here.
I made the coleslaw the day before so all the fresh ingredients could marinate in the very creamy and tasty dressing. My source for this coleslaw is a result of researching many different recipes through the internet. Please enjoy! Read the rest of this entry »
Sausage and Peppers with a Tomato Cream Sauce over Pappardelle
May 7, 2009 | 1 Comment »
I have been craving and wanting to prepare a pasta dish that has sausage, vibrant red and yellow bell peppers, with a light cream sauce. It just sounded so tasty!! Not quite sure about my sauce, I conferred with my friend Joy (from my Yoga class). Read the rest of this entry »