September 2009

Tee and Cakes Chocolate & Bacon Cupcakes

My thanks to Laura from Laura’s Recipes; she is in the Boulder area and wrote an article about a wonderful shop located there. I’ve been in when visiting Boulder but had not enjoyed this combination since they are only served on weekends, so anxious to make them and serve them for dessert (or maybe breakfast?) [...]

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Orzo Pasta with Shrimp

The inspiration for this recipe is sort of twofold; I saw a recipe from a ‘Barefoot Contessa’ cookbook that I have but haven’t made that had been created by Kristi at The Wicked Noodle The only thing I knew I had was the shrimp, orzo and feta cheese, so as is typical with almost anything [...]

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Sirloin & Grilled Asparagus

After days of Cheerios and Eggs; this simple steak was fabulous! I’m new to food blogging. Not new to cooking or putting recipes online, but it’s only since the first of this year that I decided to start using a blog. I’ve had a recipe website for friends and family online for over 10 years; [...]

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Raspberry Lemon Bars

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French Lemon Cream Tart

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Salmon with Mustard and Brown Sugar Glaze

I had a good friend over for lunch recently and needed something simple and fast; this salmon fit the bill for and was delicious. Served with some rice and a green veggie, it’s a great choice for a something special yet still quick and easy. Salmon with Mustard and Brown Sugar Glaze Summary: An easy [...]

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Sweet and Savory Candied Nuts

I love candied nuts but this one has a hint of savory and is beyond fabulous! Although the spices are typical of Thanksgiving…but this was a huge hit at a spring event! Sweet and Savory Candied Nuts Print Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 18 mins Total time: 23 mins Ingredients 4 cups nuts (I [...]

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Limoncello Panna Cotta

Simple to make, beautiful in presentation…what more could you ask for? I love Limoncello; I had never heard of it until a trip to Boston several years ago. My daughter, sister and I spent several wonderful days in a beautiful B&B in the North end of the city (like going to Italy) and it was [...]

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Raspberry Cream Tart

I love making desserts but only do so if having company or if asked to bring something to an event; this weekend it was a neighborhood barbecue. I wanted something with fresh fruit and this dessert was absolutely wonderful. A friend had brought me some Anson Mills flour from her trip to SC (sounds weird [...]

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