Posts Tagged ‘parmesan’
Spinach and Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms
The idea of stuffing a mushroom has been around in North America since the mid 1950’s when Italian-Americans began utilizing the ample supply of white button mushrooms. Italians from the south of Italy already knew how to stuff tomatoes, zucchini flowers and peppers. When they emigrated to America, zucchini flowers weren’t in abundance like they…
Read MoreParsnip and Apple Soup
Boy, has it been cold here the past two days! Yesterday I had my hair cut and while waiting I glanced over Real Simple magazine looking for ideas for last night’s supper. Sometimes the oddest combination of ingredients can really make a rather hum-ho dish into something rather delicious and flavorsome. Such was the case…
Read MoreOven-Dried Tomato and Oregano Tartlets
Holiday entertaining is just around the corner and this simple, yet elegant recipe is perfect for finger food. They are delicate and small enough to eat without too much fuss or mess. Makes 24adapted from Australian Vogue Entertaining 12 large cherry tomatoesolive oil, to brush3 sprigs oregano, leaves removed375g frozen puff pastry, thawed2 tablespoons freshly…
Read MoreParmesan Tuiles with Heirloom Tomato Salad
Fall is just around the corner. It’s a time of the year I love the most when the leaves start to change color, the nights are cooler and fruit of the farmer’s efforts is noted in the grocery stores. Tuile is a French word for tile and is a thin, crisp cookie with a lacy…
Read MoreGnocchi with Bell Peppers, Asparagus, Olives and Parmesan
Not all the cooking I do is from a recipe. The more you cook the more your confidence level increases allowing you to throw something together based on what’s in the fridge and pantry. This dish was the direct result of food sitting in the fridge waiting for me to use. My husband, aka the…
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