Ah risotto… one of the ultimate Italian comfort foods. Something unbeknownst to me made me crave it earlier this week and even though I usually prefer to chow on risotto in the winter months I could not let the thought of the creamy, tasty dish go. Then I remembered this fresh and lemony recipe towards the [...]
Archive for the ‘Side dishes’ Category
Swedish Meatballs with Parsley Pesto!
December 30th, 2010
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This is a perfect little bite size appetizer that is not all to time consuming to whip up, or should I say roll up. The parsley pesto is a perfect complement to these whipped cream based Swedish meat-a-balls. Stick a fancy tooth pick in each ball and serve on a platter on top of the [...]
Parsley Pesto
December 28th, 2010
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Pesto is an olive oil based sauce made up primarily of crushed fresh herbs and garlic. There are as many variations of pesto as there are stripes on a Zebra, and this one just happened to come to mind today as I was looking for a sauce to add some pazazz to the Swedish Meatball [...]
Fried Cheese Ravioli!
December 27th, 2010
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If you are pressed for time, this dish right here is your best bud! It took me less than 10 minutes to whoop this star-of-the show into shape and onto the serving platter. You can do it too – these Fried Cheese Raviolis are sure to be a crowd pleaser. Printer Friendly Recipe Printer Friendly [...]
Smoked Gouda-Chorizo Jalapeno Poppers!
December 26th, 2010
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As I woke up this morning, still in a bit of a food coma from yesterday’s overindulgence of delish holiday food I realized that there is yet another looming event that will require some creative thinking in the culinary department. Our New Years Eve Party!!! It’s a good thing I have a few great appetizers up [...]
trick or treat – cheese stick spooky fingers!
October 25th, 2010
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It is the week of Halloween, and kids around the country are anxiously awaiting the annual craziness of costumes, candy and STAYING UP LATE and being outside after dark! Along with this comes the school Halloween Bazaar, and if you are a parent like me you know that teachers are asking for healthy snacks to [...]
