Category Archives: FOOD!!!
Pasta con Lenticchie!!! (pasta with lentils!!!)
Ok let me start by telling you that “lentils” is a word I did not know growing up. It was Lenticchie (pronounced len-teek-yeh)…I only knew the Italian word. Mom would make some kind of smaller pasta with the lentils and … Continue reading
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New Year’s Dinner!!!
Well, we had the best guests for New Year’s this year and that was my friend Randi and her family up from Baltimore. Her husband Louis I just love and the kids…Luke and Sami …well they are like two more … Continue reading
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Italian Style Tofu Meatball Patties! (Yes Tofu and Italian!!)
In general, I do not like tofu. Now I like the idea of it but as much as I have tried i just think it tastes and feels like rubber!!! BUT… I found a way to make tofu from my dear … Continue reading
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Nonna’s Caponatina (Caponata)
A while back when writing about the joys of my grandmothers visits and all the goodies she would show up with, I mentioned her Caponatina that she would bring over in little jelly jars that was received like it was … Continue reading
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Honey Mustard—EVERYTHING!
When it comes to salad dressing, my favorite is always good old Extra Virgin Olive oil and Balsamic Vinegar with a little garlic and salt and pepper…BUT My next favorite is HONEY MUSTARD! The thing about honey mustard dressing is … Continue reading
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Dessert out of NOTHING….
So last nite after the movie, we decided to try to go out for some coffee and dessert at one of our favorite restaurants here in town. Well, we get there, and they tell us the kitchen has just closed … Continue reading
Our Special Breakfast– Crepes!
Well, whenever it is a birthday or special holiday that isn’t really a holiday…like Valentine’s Day, I like to show my family how much I love them by making a special breakfast! One of my favorites (and theirs!) is Crepes! … Continue reading
Turkey Meatloaf!
Everyone I ever talk to likes to try cooking with ground turkey because it is low fat and healthy, but everyone also complains that it doesn’t have much flavor and is often dry. WELL….I have the BEST turkey meatloaf recipe! … Continue reading
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I love Nonna’s Cookies
So Christmas came and went and now it’s a new year. 2010. Wow. I remember thinking and wondering WAY back when what it was going to feel like to live in the year 2000, and I remember thinking ahead to … Continue reading
Filed under Desserts, Family Stuff, FOOD!!!
BIG OOPS!
OK anyone who is looking at my blueberry muffin recipe which was one of my first posts 2 months ago must think I am crazy! I pulled up my own recipe this morning instead of pulling out my notecards and … Continue reading
