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Grilled Cheese Bruschetta – Summer Fest

August 10, 2010
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Summer is a true treat. Our pace slows down and our energy picks up. There is more time for play and less time spent on work. The goal is to spend more time relaxing with friends and family. It is so nice to enjoy the fresh fruit and veggies that the summer sun yields. With [...]

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Strawberry, Roasted Corn & Avocado Salsa – Summer Fest

August 6, 2010
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In this post I share with you a recipe that combines some of summer’s most flavor filled produce. Local strawberries and sun ripened corn have made their way into my fresh salsa. Before we go any further, I must share a few things with you……

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Chocolate Crepes with Cherry Jam and Ricotta Cheese

July 20, 2010
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With so much cherry going on these days I simply had to create a recipe using everyone’s favorite Summer fruit. I recently purchased a few pints ofBing & Rainier Cherries at Whole Foods. While many were enjoyed out of hand….most were added to these crepes in the form of a cherry jam. I have been [...]

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Cheddar Cheese “Goldfish” Crackers

June 29, 2010
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I had so much fun putting this cracker recipe together.  My goal was to lighten up and add lots of nutrients to the standard mass marketed “Goldfish” crackers.  How are my cheddar crackers different you ask?  First of all, unlike the overly processed packaged versions these are best served straight out of the oven.  They have a [...]

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Omelette with Brie Cheese, Basil and Strawberries

June 8, 2010
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I always enjoy unexpected flavor combinations, for example my Chocolate Ginger Truffles with Cacao & Smoked Sea Salt. Another thing I LOVE is protein…..lots of it. I like protein with my protein, my Egg Battered Grilled Cheese is a great example of that. Protein makes us feel great and keeps our energy levels high. We have [...]

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Roasted Asparagus with Gruyère & Smoked Paprika

May 10, 2010
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Roasted asparagus is a simple recipe that uses ingredients that line my spice rack and fill my fridge. There is something about roasting veggies that brings out so much flavor. Asparagus is delicious and it can be prepared in so many ways. I recently posted Chicken with Coconut-Lime Peanut Sauce that was a huge hit [...]

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Egg Battered Grilled Cheese

March 10, 2010
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Lately I have had a fierce addiction to blaring country music in my car. Have never been much a fan of it until now. Perhaps it was the Egg Farm tour I just got back from. Maybe my ties to Telluride are making themselves more pronounced. That high altitude haven is a mix of  bling meets hippie, [...]

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Spinach Salad with Toasted Pine Nuts

January 30, 2010
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There is nothing like a simple salad for lunch or dinner. Add to it some toasted nuts, lean protein and you have a filling and fabulous meal. We love all kinds of nuts over here. In the fridge we have all different kinds and always a batch of roasted pine nuts ready to go. If [...]

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Spinach Ricotta Turkey Roulade {with Pomegranate}

December 24, 2009

The heat is on, the final trips to the market are here for holiday cooking.  Christmas is here and New Years is on its way.  May I recommend something fabulous?  This Thanksgiving I was not in the mood to cook a full bird.  We prefer the white breast meat, so I went with that.  Just [...]

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