September 3, 2010.   Categories Aarti Sequiera, Contributing Chefs, Sandwiches, Slowcooker / Crockpot.

Interview and Recipe – The Next Food Network Star, Aarti Sequeira Photo Courtesy of Food Network Scroll down to see three of Aarti’s Recipes from her new show “Aarti Party” on Food Network Like millions of others all over America, I watched The Next Food Network Star to see who was going to win this year’s crown.  But I sat on the edge of my chair with increased interest because I had a personal connection to one of...

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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 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 26, 2010.   Categories Dinners on the Go!, From www.goodbite.com, Gluten Free Recipes, Light / Healthy, Seafood, Summer.

This is such an easy pan fried trout recipe and is wonderful on a summer night. It doesn’t take long to prepare but will appear like you spent a lot of time on it. When I have friends over for dinner on a busy weeknight, I prepare this and usually get a lot of “ooh’s” because it’s so colorful and fresh-looking. This is one of my go-to dishes when I want to make something special but don’t have a lot of...

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