Creamy polenta is a memory from my childhood that simply makes my mouth water.I have no special occasion associated with the delight, other than the faintest memory ring with Italy and all things “gourmet,” crispy, creamy, and GREAT. These polenta cubes are made with Creamy Shallot and Chive Gournay Boursin Cheese and then lightly fried…
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What and how are all the elements to this super savory, ultra creamy, and sensationally delicious Creamy Sweet Pepper Beef Bruschetta Pastry Pie made? Puff Pastry, also known as pâte feuilletée, is a flaky light pastry made from a laminated dough composed of dough and butter or other solid fat. The butter is put inside…
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Bruschetta is an antipasto from Italy consisting of grilled bread rubbed with garlic and topped with olive oil and salt. Variations may include toppings of tomato, vegetables, beans, cured meat, or cheese. Several weeks ago Brian enjoyed a work day in Denver with a beloved colleague. At lunch time, they walked a few blocks to…
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Quiche is delicious. It’s a crowd pleaser. It’s comforting. It can be served warm or cold. It’s the best.It’s one of my favorite things to bake.This version is particularly easy. No mess, no fuss – just simply pop it in the oven, and it’s done.Italian Chicken Sausage. Sour Cream. Tomato Bruschetta. Eggs. Cheese.That’s it!!! Italian…
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Friend. Family. Foe. (In this case, new neighbors).We could all use a little feasting on fresh artisan bread (and a bottle of red wine).This time the bread comes spiked with a zesty olive tapenade.And, a side of black pepper Bellavitano cheese. Yum! Enjoy. Olive Tapenade Artisan Bread 1 recipe Easy Artisan Bread1 cup Tapeschetta +…
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Tapeschetta is a combination of tapenade and bruschetta. I borrowed this magnificent idea from my fellow foodie friend, Chef Mimi: One evening when I had short notice that a few girlfriends were coming over, I quickly made this appetizer. It evolved from wanting to make a bruschetta, but running out of tomatoes. So to stretch…
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I am totally in love with tiny sweet little bell peppers. I like bell peppers in general, but the little ones are just too cute – and incredibly sweet. Particularly when roasted… Yum! Other than simply devouring a pound or two on their own, I though carefully of how I could pair that natural bright…
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This recipe has it all. It’s earthy – nutty – deep – salty – herbal – rich – fresh – silky – and delicious. The multitude and variety of different flavors and textures meld together and melt in your mouth all at once. Toasted almonds, of course, with brined black olives, aromatic mushroom and sage…
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