French Thai fusion cooking gives you the very best of both worlds . I like to serve this easy to prepare tenderloin whole and slice it at the table , in front of my family or guests . A side of leafy green asian vegetables and a bowl of steaming Jasmine rice make a complete [...]
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Risotto is a labor of love and delight . It needs to be stirred often , but not constantly , to keep the rice grains whole and not mushy . There are a few types of rice suitable for risotto , but I like Arborio as the grain stays whole and still has a little [...]
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Living in NYC was a real treat , we were treated to some of the best food choices possible . One of my favorite restaurants was Campagna , with chef , owner Mark Strausman . He created this great salad , which , to me , is a whole meal served simply with a great [...]
Filed under: Appetizers, Chicken, italian | Tagged: italian, Mark Strausman Campagna, Quick and easy, Warm chicken salad with capers olives and tomatoes, warm Italian salad | Leave a Comment »
Virgin cosmopolitans are deliciously good for you , go ahead , induldge ! Feel free to share with the kids , they will feel included in the fun ! Willian Sonoma Ice cubes 1 cup ( 8 fl oz / 250 ml ) cranberry juice 1 cup ( 8 fl oz / 250 ml ) [...]
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Concider serving these crimson cranberry martinis at your next gegathering. Garnish with frozen cranberries and a lemon twist. Williams Sonoma Ice cubes 1 cup (8 fl oz /250ml ) vodka 1/4 cup (2 fl oz / 60 ml ) dry vermouth 1/2 cup ( 4 fl oz / 125 ml ) cranberry juice 8 cranberries [...]
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I simply love this easy appetizer recipe from an Australian publication of Family Circle . The Oysters are removed from their shells for cooking and served in their shells. It makes a very attractive presentation. Oysters maybe served warm or cold , garnished with a little fresh red chilli. Makes 24 2 dozen oysters in [...]
Filed under: Appetizers, asian, Seafood, Thai | Tagged: Finger food, Quick and easy, Thai red curry oysters, thai seafood appetizer | Leave a Comment »
Simply put Rigatoni ( tube style pasta ) with cream . I have a real weakness for this pasta , probably because it is so easy to prepare and pairs well with a clear soup or green salad , making it perfect for those busy weeknights when its great to eat well without expending too [...]
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They beauty of pasta is that it is delicious , easy to cook , economical and always on hand , a pantry staple. This dish is best prepared with Fusilli (corkscrews ) or farfalle ( butterflies ) . It is wholesome , filling and very satisfying . Just add a salad and you have a [...]
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This is an all purpose fudge sauce , which , as the name implies is easy to make . Use it on pies and icecream sundaes , or anything your imagination allows you to. Matt Lewis and Renato Poliafito 6 ounces milk chocolate , finely chopped 6 ounces dark chocolate , finely chopped 1 cup [...]
Filed under: Desert, Eggless | Tagged: Easy Hot Fudge sauce, Maqtt Lewis and Renato Poliafito, Quick and easy hot fudge sauce | Leave a Comment »
