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Updated Broccoli Quiche
Prebaked quinoa crust flavored with pesto and held together with an egg filled with Caramelized Onions, Sauteed Mushrooms and Skillet Roasted Broccoli. A work in progress.
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Valuable Vegetables from the estate of Bunny Melon, recently auctioned off by Sotheby’s “It’s an era of elegance that may not come around again,” said Jose Reynoso, an art handler for Sotheby’s, as he stood before a cabinet of Chelsea porcelain soup tureens in the...
Cutting cherry tomatoes in half the EZ way
Toasted Barley Christmas Salad
As I tossed the toasted barley with the flavorful dressing, halved cherry tomatoes and diced roasted red pepper with fresh mozzarella pearls, fresh basil and fresh parsley, all I could think of was Christmas. P.S. To my Canadian friends who save me the gorgeous LCBO...
Cauliflower Galette
Classy Cauliflower with a crust of cornmeal and a bit of rosemary to complement the filling of cauliflower, fontina cheese, basil, rosemary and coppa ham. Lovely to look at; quick to be eaten.
Banquet food choice idea—perfect!
Ever been to a large venue dinner where you had to pick your menu item in advance? Here's a tip for the wait staff to see what you ordered, instead of tiny pieces of paper, not visible until they are tooooo close.
Quiche Discovery
After years of making quiches, for both customers & family, I have just made a simple and amazing discovery. I hate soggy quiche crust, but I solved that dilemna by pre baking the crust. No need for pie weights, beans , etc. Just roll the crust to fit the pie...
“Every moment wasted looking back, keeps us from looking forward…”
In this world and the world of tomorrow, we must go forward together or not at all." Hilary Clinton
Tomato Cobbler with Red Lobster Cheddar Biscuits
Red Lobster Cheddar Biscuit Mix was the topic of conversation the other day with someone who mentioned that the Red Lobster chain had been sold and might be closing. That did not make sense to me, since Red Lobster is always very busy. Searching on line I found...
Pasta Grabber and Grater
Ever visit a kitchen store and find a new gadget you never saw before? Well, gadget cook I am— so I bought this tool. Unfortunately, it has been overlooked in my drawer for a year. Finally used it the other day, and I am amazed. Grabs a decent amount of pasta as...