Super Bowl XLVII Food

The 47th Super Bowl happens this Sunday, 3rd February and food is always at the top of the list.  Here are my suggestions.  Enjoy!                                           Chipotle and Rosemary Spiced Nuts                                           Calamari with Sea Salt & Chili                                           Classic Barbeque Ribs                                           Red Pepper and Artichoke on Belgium Endive                                           Barbequed Pizza                                           Barbeque Chicken…

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Quinoa Salad with Bacon and Lemon Vinaigrette

Quinoa Salad with Bacon and Lemon Vinaigrette

I love cookbooks and I have an eclectic mix which I have collected over the years as gifts or ones I purchased.  My husband and kids all know that if they’re in doubt as to what to get me for Christmas or birthdays…a cookbook will be happily received!  I like the ones that are unique,…

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Baked Beans & A Tribute To Lunch Hour NYC

Baked Beans & A Tribute To Lunch Hour NYC

Last Fall, after walking by the New York Public Library numerous times, I decided to explore this magnificent-looking building and I am glad I did!  On the main level was a tribute to the Quick-Lunch an exhibit you can still see until February 17th.   New Yorkers in the early 1900’s were focused on time,…

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Oatmeal Molasses Brown Bread

Oatmeal Molasses Brown Bread

The smell of homemade bread cooking in the oven brings back a floodgate of food memories for me.  My mom was always baking and homemade bread was a staple in our house.  It’s been years since I made any white bread and even longer for brown.  Bread making in my family goes back four generations.  …

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Hummingbird Cake

Hummingbird Cake

This is such a pretty cake it’s hard to imagine any leftovers.  And, it’s relatively easy to make.  The frosting might take a bit longer if you want to decorate it as shown.   I don’t usually bake cakes, not that I don’t like them, but because there’s just the two of us and we’d be…

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Shrimp with Garlic and Chili

Shrimp with Garlic and Chili

I had been missing Asian food and when I saw this recipe I knew this was the answer to my hankering.   There’s something about a subtle heat/spice that awakens all the senses.  I’m not a fan of over-the-top heat or spice especially if it makes me uncomfortable and unable to enjoy what’s on my plate.  …

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Ooey Gooey Cocoa Brownies!

Ooey Gooey Cocoa Brownies!

  The brownie was born in the United States and while there are many stories as to its origins, everything points to Fannie Farmer.  In 1905 she adapted her chocolate cookie recipe to a chocolate bar cookie baked in a rectangular pan.  The brownie is classified as a bar cookie rather than a cake because…

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Lentils with Oven-dried Tomatoes and Gorgonzola

In our house, we love lentils thanks to our time in Asia and consuming with much pleasure the Indian dish – dhal.   I could eat dhal until the cows come home!  Lentils are a very good source of cholesterol-lowering fiber. They also provide slow-burning complex carbohydrates and can increase your energy by replenishing your iron.…

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Fried Zucchini Sticks

There are recipes that immediately grab your attention, like this one did.  You know right away when the list of ingredients hits all the check marks which says it’s gonna be delicious.  This recipe hails from Mindy’s Meals on Heels.  A site where Mindy aims to to teach parents how to feed their children by…

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