Posted on July 19, 2008 by joelen
The follow recipe was shared at my Balsamic Vinegar Tasting Event. You can read and view links to other recipes that were featured HERE.
Roasted Vegetables w/Balsamic Vinaigretteshared at the event by Pattyoriginal recipe
1 bunch asparagus, coarsely chopped1-2 whole tomatoes, quartered1 zucchini chunked1 cup red seedless grapes1/4 cup balsamic vinegar3 tablespoons olive oilsalt & pepper to [...]
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Posted on April 2, 2008 by joelen
I’m quite a happy camper these days as I’ve started working from home a few days a week. It’s been a luxury to be able to go to the kitchen and whip up breakfast & lunch instead of deciding on where to eat while I’m at the office. Given this, I’ve had fun making meals. [...]
Filed under: Asparagus, Basil, Ethnic: Italian, Olive oil, Pasta, Tomatoes, cheese: Mozarella | Leave a Comment »
Posted on August 26, 2007 by joelen
This is a great appetizer or side dish that’s easy and elegant for any meal. I made this for my Sauvignon Blanc Wine & Dine event and it pairs nicely with the crispness of the wine.
Prosciutto wrapped asparagus
1 pkg italian proscuitto 2 lbs fresh asparagus
Blanch asparagus in hot water for 1-2 minutes. Remove [...]
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Posted on August 1, 2007 by joelen
Okay, my apologies to those that were grossed out with the previous post on balut. But please don’t say I didn’t warn you! Moving on to daily eats, here’s a filipino dish that’s true comfort food for us, sinigang. We made this for dinner since we were feeling lazy with the heat wave [...]
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Posted on June 19, 2007 by joelen
It has been a hot & humid Chicago summer night… so in hopes to cool off, I made a light dish using leftovers in my fridge. In fact, I love using leftovers in my fridge. Its almost like a challenge to find creative ways to use bits and pieces together to make something incredible. Well, [...]
Filed under: Asparagus, Cheese: Goat/Chevre, Chicken, Ethnic: Italian, Lemon juice, Pasta, Thyme, Tomatoes | Leave a Comment »
Posted on March 14, 2007 by joelen
Today I initially planned on stuffed chicken breasts but the beautiful weather caused me to be a little lazy. As a result, I opted to make a simple pasta dish where I threw together shrimp, asparagus, farfalle & chevre or goat cheese.
Chèvre cheese is cheese made from goat’s milke (chèvre is French for goat). In [...]
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