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laptopsandoliveoil: Alton's Guacamole
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Saturday, July 12, 2008. I talk a lot about Rachael Ray, but I also love Mr. Alton Brown. Last night was the perfect night for some Corona's, guacamole and some super easy enchiladas. (I did not have the Roma's but I did have some strawberry tomatoes and they worked fine.you know 80/20:). Recipe courtesy Alton Brown. 3 Haas avocados, halved, seeded and peeled. 1 lime, juiced. 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin. 1/2 medium onion, diced. 2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced. See pic) in DC!
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laptopsandoliveoil: Asparagus Pate
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Monday, September 8, 2008. I made this for a dinner party the other night. If you like asparagus, I'd say it was quite good. 16 oz cream cheese. 2 cans asparagus or one bunch - boil for about 5 minutes.should be extra limp! Chop into 1 inch pieces when cool. One bunch of scallions, chopped. 3 tbsp. horseradish sauce. 80/20didn't have this, so I added. Crazy Mixed Up Salt. Horseradish probably would have improved it.). 6 slices bacon (You could skip this if looking for a veggie dish.). Orange Cumin Black ...
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laptopsandoliveoil: Hummus Appetizer
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Sunday, January 27, 2008. We had our neighbor over the other night for wine, snacks and good conversation. I made this dip and served it with crackers. (It's an adaptation from a recipe in Ladies Home Journal this month - I know. my mom sends it to me. :). 1 8 oz container of hummus. 2 leeks, white and light-green parts only, very thinly sliced. 10 ounces assorted mushrooms, chopped into small pieces. 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, plus more for garnish. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Blue Cheese ...
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Tuesday, August 16, 2011. An Anthony Bourdain - Naples. Had me craving really good sauce and good it was! Recipe compliments of: the domestic diva. Fresh Garlic peeled and chopped (2 handfuls). 1 White Onion diced. 6 cans Tuttorusso™ Tomato Puree. 1/2 tube Amore™ Italian Tomato Paste (or 1/2 can of other paste). Locatelli™ Pecorino Romano Cheese grated (3 handfuls). Red Wine (drinking wine, not the cheap cooking kind). Pinch of Dried Oregano. 10 Fresh Basil Leaves chopped. Top Chef 5 Egg, Cheese and Toma...
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laptopsandoliveoil: Fall ~ the intersection of Zucchini Season and Apples
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Sunday, October 19, 2008. Fall the intersection of Zucchini Season and Apples. Okayjust a short intermission from my Dallas trip and a dose of something relatively healthy! I found this recipe on one of my favs. 101 Cookbooks. You do have to follow the recipe closely particulary as it relates to the goat cheese component. 5-7 slices whole grain bread, very thinly sliced. 3 ounces goat cheese or chevre, crumbled. Tiny splash of milk or cream. Splash of extra virgin olive oil. Two big pinches of salt.
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laptopsandoliveoil: It was a Clintonville Farmer's Market Feast
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Sunday, July 25, 2010. It was a Clintonville Farmer's Market Feast. Compliments of my brother in law Sam and Elizabeth Telling Farm. We made some amazinging healthy and yummy stuff this weekend! So, maybe this wasn't sooo healthy, but it was good and it did have zucchini! 2 1/2 cups regular all-purpose flour, unsifted. 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder. 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda. 3/4 cup soft butter. 2 teaspoons grated orange peel. 2 cups coarsely shredded zucchini. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Glaze: Mix to...
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laptopsandoliveoil: Unusual but good crostini...
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Monday, August 11, 2008. Unusual but good crostini. Every August, I attend a gathering of old friends in Wayne County, New York. Each year, it becomes a little less about the adults and little more about the kids as we have all added to our families year after year. The food has also evolved.from chips and hotdogs. To elegant cheese trays and hors. I found this one in a checkout line cookbook.never would have combined these on my own and it was delicious. 1 baguette (I used wheat.). 1/4 cup olive oil.
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laptopsandoliveoil: This one is definitely a keeper! Griddled corn cakes with greens and andouille sauce
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Saturday, February 21, 2009. This one is definitely a keeper! Griddled corn cakes with greens and andouille sauce. This one is compliments of Jamie from Top Chef Season 5. Corn Cake: a box of jiffy corn mix will do and use the pancake recipe on the side. Collards: 8 leaves collard greens, chiffonade. 189; Small Onion, minced. 189; t Butter. Husband does not do any kind of fish/seafood :( so I skipped the crayfish, but it sure sounded good! Cream Sauce:10 crayfish tails, blanched, shocked, and cleaned.
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laptopsandoliveoil: Something new for an hors dourve - butternut squash crostini
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Saturday, March 1, 2008. Something new for an hors dourve - butternut squash crostini. How can it not be GREAT? This recipe is compliments of my favorite restaurant in Rochester, NY - 2 Vine. Pesto (or you can cheat and buy some Wegmans. Etc pesto from the jar.:). 1/2 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil. 4 Cups Butternut Squash (Peeled and diced 1/4 inch cube). 2 OZ block Parmesan cheese. 4 Spread a little of the pesto on each toast then spoon on a little of the butternut squash. Shave some of the parmesan. Foil ...
