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Grilled Tomatoes with Red Yuzu Kosho and Sansho

July 11, 2013

Ok, so you were intrigued with my Grilled Scallops with Red Yuzu Kosho Vinaigrette, had to make them, acquired both red and green yuzu kosho and made the recipe. Yea! But now you have the rest of the jar of that red stuff and are wondering what to do with it. Well, here is another […]

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Mushroom Stuffed Duchesse Potato Skins

October 12, 2012

Today is October 12th. That means in a couple of days it will be Halloween and a couple of days after that, Thanksgiving, and a couple of days after that, Christmas. Time flies, doesn’t it? So I was thinking about what to cook for the holidays, especially appetizers. I like them because I can make […]

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Orange Salad with Avocado Green Olive Salsa

February 2, 2012

When I moved into my new house in June 2011, I was very happy to have all the mature trees, rose garden and an established lawn. The back yard had two big palm trees and two smaller green leafed trees which provided really nice shade. Well, I was busy moving in and unpacking, then working […]

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Spicy Sausage Pizza Stuffed Mushrooms

January 15, 2012

Do you have your plans all ready for Super Bowl Sunday? Your guest list and your shopping list for all those goodies you’ll be chowing down on during the game. If you invited me to your house and had these little bits of pizza heaven stuffed in a mushroom waiting on the table, I would […]

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White Fish Ceviche with Peruvian Aji Amarillo Peppers Marinated in Lime Juice and Ginger

November 20, 2011

This recipe was inspired by the one tablespoon of Ceviche prepared by Mary Sue Milliken that I had at the Cadillac Culinary Challenge in October. It was served in a little plastic glass, but the taste impact of the Aji Amarillo Pepper Sauce was so profound I had to try to make it myself. I […]

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Spirited Fruit and Cheese Hors d’Oeuvres from Grace-Marie’s Kitchen at Bristol Farms

February 10, 2011

This tasty appetizer was served as part of an Afternoon Tea which also included Holiday Sweet Potato and Turkey Empanadas, Roasted Pear and Blue Cheese Salad, Green Onion Scones, Toffee Pumpkin Bars and Chocolate Pecan Praline Tassies. Grace-Marie has a wonderful ability for creating a medley of dishes that work together and totally satisfy your […]

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Garlic Buttered Crostini with Rustic Kale Pesto

November 1, 2010

If you like garlic, this is the food of the Garlic Gods. I adore garlic, so when I eat these garlic-butter-slathered toasted crostini liberally spread with the garlic-y kale and olive oil pesto, I am transported to heaven. Every time I make this, that first bite stops me in my tracks, as I savor the […]

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Mushroom and Spinach Quiche with Shredded Potato Crust and the Top 10 Googled Recipes

September 4, 2010

If you have been following along with me, you know I am fascinated with the search engine terms people use to get to my blog. So the other day I asked Google what the most googled food recipes are. Apparently there aren’t any lists compiled for 2010 yet, but there were several lists for 2009 […]

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Crispy California Avocado Taco for Cinco de Mayo

May 2, 2010

The avocado originated in Central and South America where it was cultivated as many as 7,000 years ago. It was grown some 5,000 years ago in Mexico and cultivated by the Mayas, Incas and Aztecs. Archeologists in Peru have found domesticated avocado seeds buried with Incan mummies dating back to 750 B.C. The word ‘avocado’ […]

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