Fresh Mozzarella and Roasted Tomatoes

Fresh Mozzarella and Roasted Tomatoes

I finally got the chance to make my first batch of fresh mozzarella!  Beecher’s in the Flatiron District sell kits from Urban Cheesecraft and it was in the summer that I picked one up but never got around to trying it until now.  Their deluxe DIY Cheese Kit allows you to make mozzarella, chèvre, paneer,…

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roasted tomato & mozzarella salad

This recipe knows no time.  It’s just as perfect for brunch, lunch or dinner.  With an introduction like that, it’s a winner to serve any time of the day!  This dish is from her latest cookbook Fast, Fresh, Simple.  I became an instant fan of Donna Hay with her book, The New Cook back in…

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Zucchini Ribbon Salad

A while ago I stumbled upon Proud Italian Cook whilst viewing Pinterest.  I like Marie’s style and this dish of hers (posted on Pinterest) jumped off the page.  I knew I had to make it. The ingredients are healthy, delicious, and the amounts, well, that all depends on what tickles your fancy!   This salad is…

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Ricotta Dumplings with Tomato Sauce

After making my first ever batch of homemade ricotta – the results were exceedingly good – I decided to make ricotta dumplings.  Back in January I made ricotta gnocchi and liked the results so I was intrigued to see how these dumplings would turn out.  When I read the ingredients, I thought how could three-quarters…

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Herbed Spaghetti Squash with Lemon and Pistachios

Spaghetti squash is a popular veggie with dieters who substitute it for pasta as it is low in calories and fat. It became popular in the 1970’s in North America and Europe even though it originated in China. It’s part of the winter squash family (acorn, butternut, hubbard) and is an excellent source of vitamin…

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Pirate Pasta

What makes a house a home? I was thinking about this while I was cleaning up the breakfast dishes. It’s our 13th day in the new house and while there are more things to do to make it feel more like our place, it is now starting to look like home. The smells of fresh…

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Roasted Pepper Piedmontese

Bell peppers (green, red, yellow and orange) are an excellent source of vitamin C and A as well as a good source of dietary fiber.  They are also a rich source of lycopene (may help reduce the risk of cancers of the prostate, bladder, cervix and pancreas). Chèvre is a light, often fluffy, mild-flavored cheese…

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Fresh Pasta with a Simple Tomato and Basil Sauce

Another night of in-room dining thanks to the mini kitchen in our room!  All the ingredients came from Eataly, a gourmet food and wine market from Turin, Italy opened in Manhattan August 2010 with multiple restaurants plus a cooking school housed in 50,000 sq.ft. of pure food fun! For a foodie like me, this was…

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