Author Archives: Helena Spensatelli

Cardamom Pear Cake

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Last night we were in the mood for something sweet, so I whipped up this easy delicious cake! If you want to make it even easier on yourself you can just modify a boxed cake mix and whip this up … Continue reading →

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Risotto with Shrimp & Edamame

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risotto being stirred in saucepan with shallots and white wine

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  Just looking at this picture as I write the post makes me want to make this risotto again. It’s just so deliciously perfect… so creamy and satisfying. The ingredients are items I always have on hand. If I don’t … Continue reading →

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Making Perfect Crostini

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Crostini with Burrata, Basil and Sundried Tomatoes

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Crostini, in Italian means “little toasts”. They are made by slicing bread very thin and then toasting it until it becomes crisp. I love using a sourdough baguette to make mine because each crostini is the perfect size to easily … Continue reading →

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Gruyere Popovers

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Gruyere Popovers

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I absolutely love popovers. They are so simple to make. I don’t know why I don’t make these more often?  This recipe is so easy and it never fails! I used Gruyere cheese for these, but you could use a … Continue reading →

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Peppadew Peppers stuffed with Goat Cheeese

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Peppadew Peppers stuffed with Goat Cheese and topped with Chopped Pecans

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  I love these Peppadew Peppers. http://www.peppadewfresh.com/ Last night I made a quick appetizer by stuffing these sweet little peppers with goat cheese and topping with some chopped pecans. Pop them in a 350 degree oven for about 10 minutes. Allow … Continue reading →

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Glazed Mini Bundt Cakes

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mini bundt cakes with vanilla glaze, chocolate glaze and lemon glaze

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  I have always loved regular size bundt cakes, but these mini bundt cakes are just too cute! You do need a special pan and I use the Kaiser Bakeware Mini Bundt Muffin Pan. The little cakes always turn out … Continue reading →

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Egg Facts – Unscrambled

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There’s a lot more to buying eggs nowadays. I know I’m not alone when I go to the grocery store and feel overwhelmed by the vast array of choices. The questions I used to ask myself when purchasing eggs were … Continue reading →

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Warm Banana Bread Pudding with fresh Whipped Cream

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Warm Banana Bread Pudding with fresh Whipped Cream

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  After dinner last night we were in the mood for something sweet and comforting.  As we were standing in the kitchen talking about what we wanted to eat the aging bananas were sitting in the hanging basket waiting.  I … Continue reading →

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Quick & Tasty Hash… Delicious Breakfast

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Chicken & Veggie Hash with a Poached Egg

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True to my Italian roots, nothing goes to waste in my kitchen. The other night I roasted a chicken, along with some root vegetables for dinner. We had leftovers, and this morning I diced up the remaining chicken and vegetables … Continue reading →

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Our Dogs are Gourmutts!

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At our house the people aren’t the only ones who eat well.  We have 2 French Bulldogs, Sophie (13 yrs) and Duke (2 yrs), who are the smallest members of our family.  Yes, I will admit that they are very … Continue reading →

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Impromptu Sushi Dinner

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Sushi Dinner

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We were in the mood for sushi, so my daughter and I went shopping at Mitsuwa Marketplace (http://www.mitsuwa.com/english/index.html) and whipped up this sushi feast. We love Mitsuwa Marketplace.  All of their seafood is super fresh and top quality. We got … Continue reading →

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Pecan Linzer Cookies with Strawberry Filling

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Pecan Linzer Cookies with Strawberry Filling

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I love these cookies! The pecans give them a delicate flavor. The cookies themselves aren’t too sweet. As you can see by the pictures I filled some with lemon curd. Yum! INGREDIENTS 2 cups of Flour (a little more for … Continue reading →

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Truffle Mac n’ Cheddar Cheese

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Truffle Mac n' Cheddar Cheese

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  I was craving some comfort, the kind that can only be derived from macaroni and cheese. This took me all of about 10 minutes to make and it was so deliciously satisfying. I had some leftover plain cooked macaroni … Continue reading →

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