August 2009

Tomato Sauce with Onion & Butter

This is a classic and simple recipe and yet the addition of butter makes a distinct and rich difference that I love. The original recipe instructs you to put in a whole onion and then remove it from the sauce before serving. I just can’t do that…I saute chopped onion before adding the tomatoes and [...]

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Mussels with Coconut Green Curry and Lime

I love mussels; but I think what I really mean is that I love the mussels at Yia Yia’s. I meet friends there often on Friday for Happy Hour (it’s our Cheers) and at $4/order, the mussels are a great appetizer dish. They’ve traditionally been made with White Wine and Garlic and I know that’s [...]

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Chocolate Mascarpone Brownies

I love brownies but often find they are too dry for my tastes. This recipe makes not only a great brownie but includes a yummy chocolate ganache topping. Be sure to test at the 40 minute time frame; better to take out a bit early than let get dry! Ingredients Brownies 1 cup unsalted butter 3 ounces [...]

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Blueberry Ricotta Pancakes

I’ve been watching the new series on Food Network titled ‘The Best Thing I Ever Ate’ and it’s fun. Each one about a different topic with hosts and chefs from the network telling us their favorites and they are always restaurant foods. Last night I watched one titled ‘Wake Up Call’ that aired last week [...]

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Baja Fish Tacos

I love fish tacos and it’s funny because I so distinctly recall the first time I noticed Wahoo Fish Tacos opening near me and thought that sounded, um, strange to say the least. But I’ve come over to the dark side…or maybe it’s actually the lighter side! I love them enough that the $1.75 version [...]

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Butterscotch Cookie Bars

I don’t recall where I originally found this recipe but do remember that it called for raisins. I like raisins in oatmeal cookies and chicken curry…but not with these other ingredients; don’t recall anyone ever saying, ‘Where’s the raisins?’ either! Just made these for picnic tomorrow and then going to see ‘Julie and Julia’ with [...]

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The Best Guacamole

I was talking to my daughter the other day about the first time I was offered guacamole and how I snubbed my nose at it. My mother had just traveled from St. Louis to Austin with our neighbor, Dr. Pat, who was from there. They had a great time and my completely midwestern mother even [...]

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Tuscan Polenta Bread

This recipe was sent to me by a neighborhood friend; she got it from Better Homes and Gardens and just raved about it so I want to share it here even though I’ve not made it myself…but maybe this weekend! Ingredients 1-1/2 cups cornmeal 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 2 Tbsp. sugar 1 tsp. baking soda [...]

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