Creamy Risotto with Lemon, Asiago and Rosemary!

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. Ahhh, creamy, cheesey risotto! What a wonderful creation from the food gods, you are! . This week the “I Heart Cooking Clubs” bloggers prepared ‘grains’ recipes from Nigella Lawson. Each and every one of her creations has filled our tummies with delight and our faces with smiles. I simply MUST run out and collect {Read More}

Ooey, Gooey & Fudgey Mississippi Mud Cake

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.Good old Huckleberry Finn would have been SO proud of this cake named after his favorite American river — Mississippi Mud Cake!  This cake is the February selection for “The Cake Slice Bakers” group and I just could not wait to make it. I have had this cake many times in many places with my {Read More}

Very Berry Romantic Anglo Italian Trifle for Valentine’s Day

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.Buon San Valentino Everyone! . I am so glad that Valentine’s Day is finally here in this cold winter that we’re having! Such a sweet little holiday to break up the monotony of this time of year! This week the “I Heart Cooking Clubs” challenged us to prepare a romantic recipe from Nigella Lawson’s collection. {Read More}

Fontina & Asiago Grilled Cheese Panini & Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

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For those of you who live in parts of the country that have been getting hit hard with the Winter of 2010 blizzards, snow and ice storms . . . here’s the perfect cozy-up lunch idea that I made last week when the weather rolled through the Carolina’s. Here’s a few photos of what we {Read More}

Tied For First Place on FOODISTA: My Guacamole Recipe!

..Well, I’ll be!  My most recently posted recipe, “Awesome Guacamole” tied for First Place on FOODISTA’s contest for “Best Super Bowl Appetizer”. The announcement was made today on FOODISTA’s Facebook page (you need to go there and click on “Become A Fan” to receive announcements). Well, what a hoot and a great way to start {Read More}