February 26, 2006

limoni di amalfi cotti al forno

(amalfi baked lemons) My expedition into Jamie's Italy continues .... This recipe caught my attention as soon as my eye hit the page. There's a picture of Jamie in the sun, stuffing beautiful rounds of lemon with creamy, white buffalo...
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February 5, 2006

Rewind

It is a bit late to be talking about Christmas dinner but cooking was really what got us through the whole thing.
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August 17, 2005

mini oregano burgers and salsa with a twist

I love all things that are mini ... I am always a happy recipient of tiny, individual portions for biting in two (or for you guys out there, for hand-to-mouth-popping), spaced apart or stacked on a dish like brush...
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January 18, 2005

Cucumber Snackers

Caroline's friend made these simply luscious appetizers for her birthday weekend dinner. The salmon looks so soft and buttery. Thankfully I have smoked salmon in the fridge or else I'd be without relief. She described the apps as "crunchy...
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April 2, 2004

amuse-bouche

I learned something new today. All my menus usually include what I called a "pre-appetizer" -- a tiny bite that I serve with champagne before the meal begins. It could be anything from a steamed new potato topped with creme...
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