I am certainly no stranger to sneaking avocado into all sorts treats (avocado mousse), but why do we even need to “sneak?” I’ll eat a creamy, silky, delicious, and decadent avocado all on its own anytime, anywhere.Bring in on, Dr. Seuss!Needless to say, this avocado basil pesto recipe may just be a stroke of genius—especially…
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We all love a good sandwich, particularly when assembled on the best of breads – crusty on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside, and then slathered with aromatic basil, thin slices of Wagu Bresaola, and a hint of fresh mozzarella cheese. Slightly warm, barely melted…where are you-here or in your dreams? Basil…
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A freshly baked loaf of sourdough bread (using 100 year old sourdough starter, of course) is such a clever way to create contrasting flavors and textures. A crispy, oven browned crust with a soft and tender center filled with pockets of aromatic and seasoned pesto is a buttery, nutty, basil infused bread treat! Serve this…
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“Quiche is the best!”No kidding! They truly are “Pretty Much THE BEST THING EVER!”I think I’ve told you before – quiche was one of the very first things I learned to bake with my mom and I FONDLY remember that. I’ll cherish those moments with Mom in the kitchen. Thank you, Mom. And, thank you,…
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I grew up in a family of entertainers. SOCIAL entertainers.When it comes to parties, get-togethers, gatherings, etc., my parents have it DOWN!An invitation to Bill and Dori’s should feel like a warm hug, a thrill, and a blessing and a half.Boy they are good. Fabulous food. Fine company. Lots of laughter. All around acceptance. I…
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It’s certainly not as pretty as I had imagined this Pesto Potato Parmesan Pastry “Petals” meal to be, but it sure is tasty. I have quite the artistic imagination. I see the beautiful, creative outcome SO clearly in my mind. I hear the songs and notes so beautifully. And then, when the hand hits the…
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Fish En Papillote. Don’t you feel fancy just saying it? Despite what its elegant name might suggest, this method of baking fish in parchment paper packets is one of the easiest, most foolproof methods to cook fish. Fish cooked en papillote (which is French for “in paper” and is pronounced ahn-pa-pee-yawt) means to bake fish inside of a…
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We had a pasta making date.It was going to be grand. FUN. Fantastic. And, not only fabulous, but flavorful.#damnCOVIDWell, actually, COVID changed our plans with Level Red (again), and also a little kitchen remodel, which involved painting. There was NO way I was going to attempt to work with flour in a kitchen with even…
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Crust and crunch is an absolute necessity in my life.A friend once told me that my need for such a sensation is an expression of my desire to “take a bite out of life.” (Really, she was speaking of my adoration of crunchy apples).Thus, I like to “crust” my dishes: with NUTS. I simply cannot…
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Absolutely salivating and amazing recipes have no need to be complex.In fact, when things take longer than 30 minutes to prepare, or require a laundry list of ingredients, I’m usually checked out from the start. Those are not for me. I’m all about simplicity, but I’m also all about intense, unique, and extraordinary flavor. That’s…
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