Crudités with Blue Cheese Dip

Out of all the menu planning, food prep, and cooking I do, the one thing I enjoy the most is the presentation.  It’s so easy to take simple ingredients and show them off.  Look around your home for interesting containers that tend to only be used for certain things or special occasions.   Crudités (raw…

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Baked Ricotta Dip

Fall might be just around the corner but this is a recipe that knows no seasons.  Ricotta is an Italian cheese that is made from the leftover milk whey from cheese and the name in Italian means recooked.  Ricotta cheese is so versatile. It’s perfect in savoury and sweet dishes. I’ve used it in lasagnas,…

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Baked Fontina Dip

I was on the train into the city and caught a glimpse into my future.  I spotted an elderly couple who were deep in conversation.  They looked so cute together; her silver hair was a bit disheveled and his white mane slicked back.  Both were in great shape.  He pulled out two books from his…

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Feta Salsa – A Super Easy Dip!

I love it when I am able to recreate a dish that I enjoyed elsewhere.   One of the grocery stores I frequently shop is Whole Foods.  I love this place and it serves as a food inspiration for me.  They always have something new to sample and their dips of all descriptions are marketed via…

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Cheddar Cheese Horseradish Dip

Since moving to New York, I now have four places I like to food shop: Whole Foods, Stop & Shop, DeCicco’s and Fairway Marketplace.  These shops (with the exception of Whole Foods) are all within 5 minutes of where we live.  All offer their own unique brands and style of food shopping.  Whole Foods (12…

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Glacéed Orange Slices Dipped in Chocolate

This is the first time I have ever made glacéed orange slices and I have to say I was more than happy with the way this recipe turned out.  Mind you, it’s not the first time I have cooked with glacéed fruit.  I’ve used them in fruit cake and cookies but they can also be…

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Chocolate-Dipped Orange Shortbread Rounds

Chocolate has been around for more then 1,500 years and we have the ancient Aztecs and the Maya in Mexico and Central America to thank. Dark chocolate with high cocoa content (minimum 70%), is high in flavonoids (epicatechin and gallic acid). Cocoa also has polyphenol antioxidant properties, countering LDL cholesterol (levels of “bad” cholesterol) as…

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Indian Hot Wings with Mint Dipping Sauce

Fifa World Cup 2010 is under full swing and this dish is perfect for watching the matches. My husband is a HUGE football fan (played semi-pro) and he will be glued to the television Saturday afternoon when England plays the US. For more World Cup recipes, check out BBC Good Food. Makes about 25 piecesrecipe…

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Taramasalata Dip

My husband introduced me to this dip a long time ago and my first impression was that I wanted more! So when we were in Greece last month, I had to have my fill of taramasalata! Don’t be put off by the ingredients or its color. An explosion of flavors marks this exquisite appetizer. Surprisingly…

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