Posted in Cheese, Pasta, Vegetables on March 30, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Finished Perfect Lasagne
Originally uploaded by lyricalmezzo
The last vestiges of cool weather are passing through the area and I figured this was the last opportunity until the crisp fall days return, to have a dish like lasagne. It is sort of like the first bowl of chili, but in reverse – you know what I am [...]
Posted in Desserts on March 29, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Tiramisu – yum!
Originally uploaded by lyricalmezzo
This was my first attempt at tiramisu, prompted by a trip to Trader Joe’s in Atlanta where the lady fingers were super cheap – of course, once you buy the marscapone, rum, and other things that go into this – the cost of the lady fingers is pretty small, BUT, [...]
Posted in Seafood, Vegetables on March 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Thursday DinnerOriginally uploaded by lyricalmezzo
Let me just say that today, even though I was inside all day teaching, was a perfect southern spring day. It was about 78 with a cool breeze, not a cloud in the clear blue sky. Not to brag or anything – to those of you in colder climates, but WOW, [...]
Posted in Thoughts on March 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Sunkist is 100. I recieved this if anyone is interested in participating for a good cause.
“As part of that celebration, they are having a contest in support of Special Olympics. Participants need only upload their best Sunkist Smile (an orange wedge in the mouth) to www. sunkist. com/smiles for the chance to win a trip to [...]
Posted in Desserts, tagged Guinness Cheesecake on March 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
There it is. I can’t cut it yet because it has to sit in the icebox for 4 more hours.
Here is the recipe from allrecipes.com-
for the crust
• 1 cup crushed chocolate graham crackers
• 2 Tablespoons white sugar
• 1 Tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
for the filling
• 3 (8 ounce) packages of cream cheese, [...]
Posted in Seafood, Vegetables on March 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I finally got back to the kitchen tonight. I have had quite the hiatus between being out of town for spring break, busy as hell at school and enjoying in the beautiful GA spring. Here’s the recipe for the blood orange sauce:
Blood Orange Sauce:
1 cup blood orange juice (about 6 blood oranges)
2 shallots, [...]
Posted in Desserts on March 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Double Chocolate Chunk Biscotti
Originally uploaded by All Things Mimi
This recipe came out of “Better Homes and Gardens” magazine back in the early 90’s. I made these and put them in my Christmas baskets whatever year this issue came out.
I haven’t made this recipe since then. Not because it didn’t turn out, but because (like all [...]
Posted in Breakfast, Meat on March 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Friday Breakfast
Originally uploaded by All Things Mimi
I love breakfast when you don’t have to be anywhere at a certain time. Nothing starts the day better than a big, leisurely breakfast. This morning we were both off, so I fixed scrambled eggs, maple link sausage, toasted bagel, orange segments and in the background you see a [...]
Posted in Seafood, Vegetables on March 20, 2008 | 1 Comment »
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Originally uploaded by All Things Mimi
This is one of our favorite dinners. I swear I make this once every 2 weeks.
I like it because you can truly use anything you have in the fridge. The recipe is simple….
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
Put some water on and boil whatever pasta you want to use. Tonight [...]
Posted in Poultry, Salad, tagged turkey taco salad on March 19, 2008 | 1 Comment »
This was dinner tonight. I sauteed some ground turkey with chopped onion, ground coriander, oregano, cumin and some tomato paste. I deglazed with some white wine.
I put the meat mixture on a bed of fresh spinach with chopped cucumber, mushrooms, tomatoes, jalapenos and shredded cheese. I topped it with some salsa (made from a dry [...]
