Moroccan Spice Rub

Posted on April 11, 2009 by meggamoma

This is such a versatile rub , delicious , smoky and fragrant, so easy to prepare and so impressive. I use it on pork chops , other cuts of meat and even tofu or potatoes. I have even  rubbed small , new potatoes , boiled rubbed with the paste and grilled and a medly of [...]

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Spiced Mixed Nuts

Posted on December 21, 2008 by meggamoma

Nuts are always a welcome addition with drinks, I especially love Cashews and almonds. Really any mix of nuts will do with the exception of Brazilnuts , as they have a high fat content making the coating slide off them. Go ahead ,impress your guests with these spicy nuts ,I am sure you’ll love having [...]

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Chocolate Chunk Cookies with dried cherries and pecans(eggless)

Posted on December 21, 2008 by meggamoma

These festive cookies are great for every holiday or everyday. This stands true for Christmas through to Valentine’s day. I love the different textures from the dried cherries and pecans coupled with the pure intensity of the chocolate from the cocoa powder ,if that is not enough the recipe calls for chocolate chunks . Chocolate [...]

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Smoked Salmon and dill Marscapone Toasts

Posted on December 19, 2008 by meggamoma

Marscapone has a slightly sweet taste making it an ideal paring with the smokiness of the Salmon. I love the freshness of the dill and the anise flavor of the fennel. Be sure to slice the fennel super thin ,so it is not competing with the salmon . I loved to serve these along with [...]

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Gingerbread Biscotti

Posted on December 19, 2008 by meggamoma

Biscotti are great cookies to have on hand during the holidays, they are easy to make and store beautifully, I actually love giving them as gifts. Bake them to your desired level of crunchy ,chewey or somewhere in between.
Fine cooking
Yields 24
10 oz  (2 1/4 cups) all purpose flour
1 1/4 cups packed dark brown sugar
2 tsp [...]

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Creamy Roquefort Dip

Posted on December 19, 2008 by meggamoma

This is such a great dip ,I have been known to boil pasta ,thin the dip with some cooking water ,toss the pasta and top the dish with toasted pine nuts and parsley. That said ,this is a delicious ,creamy , slightly tangy dip I love for entertaining. Serve with a great assortment of vegetables [...]

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Sparkling Pomegranate Cocktail

Posted on December 19, 2008 by meggamoma

What can be more festive than a sparkling “red” cocktail. I love to serve this drink anytime ,but ,especially during the holidays and Valentine’s day. The recipe calls for champagne or sparkling wine. The former is too rich for my taste especially when I have to multiply the recipe. I use Prosecco , a sparkling [...]

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