August 18, 2010.   Categories Appetizers, Italian, Light / Healthy, Vegetarian.

Heirloom Tomato, Basil and Goat Cheese Bruschetta This is one of my favorite things in the world.  When I start craving this during the peak of heirloom tomato season… I. must. make. it. now.  Although it’s not exactly a traditional method – I don’t care. There are a million variations of this including roasting tomatoes, adding garlic or a host of other ingredients.  But this is my favorite.  It is wonderful as a...

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August 17, 2010.   Categories Appetizers, Kitchen Tools, Southwestern / Mexican, Vegetarian.

  I’ve been making guacamole for years.  And over the years, I’ve probably made it 500 different ways.  Cumin. No cumin.  Lots of garlic. No garlic.  Tomatoes. No tomatoes. And let’s face it, no matter what you do  . . . it’s usually pretty good and is inhaled by your family and friends within minutes.  However, whenever I order guacamole at a restaurant, I am continually disappointed.  I have high...

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August 13, 2010.   Categories Baking, Desserts.

Chocolate Surprise Cupcakes Photo and Recipe Re-posted with Permission by: Evil Shenanigans  You probably can’t stop staring at the photo of this cupcake.  I know I can’t.  I’ve been following Kelly’s blog on Twitter for about two years. She uses this photo as her avatar and I’m usually haunted by it and craving chocolate long after I log off of my computer.  I finally broke down and asked her for the...

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August 13, 2010.   Categories Appetizers, Basil, By Ingredient, Carrots, Celery, Chef David Wells, Chervil, Contributing Chefs, Light / Healthy, Marinade, Mushrooms, Portabella, Olive Oil, Onion, yellow, Orange, Parsnips, Tomato, Tomato Coulis, Tomatoes, Vegetarian, Wine, white.

Giant Grilled Overstuffed Portabella Mushrooms Recipe and photo submitted by  Chef David Wells “Grandma Dave” www.grandmadave.com Ingredients for Step 1: Mushroom Marinade Six portabellas, stems removed (save for filling) and black parts under cap gently scraped 1 TBSP fresh chopped garlic 1 TBSP Miso Mayo *optional 2 ounces white wine 2 ounces rice vinegar juice from 1 orange 2 ounces good quality extra virgin olive...

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August 13, 2010.   Categories Appetizers, Basil, Garlic, Olive Oil, Onion, yellow, Parsley, Sauces / Gravy, Spices, Italian, Tomato, Tomato Coulis, Vegetarian, Wine.

Wholearth Spice Tomato Coulis Recipe by Chef David Wells “Grandma Dave” www.grandmadave.com Yield: 3 cups Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 40 minutes Ingredients: 1 TBSP olive oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 TBSP garlic, minced 1 TBSP Wholearth Spice Italy Blend 2 lb tomatoes, fresh and diced 2 TBSP basil, chopped 1 TBSP parsley, chopped 1 cup wine of choice (red or white) salt and pepper to taste Method: Heat 4...

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July 30, 2010.   Categories Best of the Web, Frozen Drinks and Cocktail Pops.

I’ll admit it.  I’m a card-carrying popsicle addict.  As I’ve mentioned in another post, I crave them like a child when I’m sick… and want to add a little vodka to them when I’m well!  Once you start making them at home, you won’t buy the commercial food-dye ladened boxes of them at your grocery store. If you’re looking for the best homemade popsicle recipes, then you’ve come to the...

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