Author Archives: Helena Spensatelli

Lentil & Sausage Soup with Fennel

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I love to make hearty soups that are actually the main course.  This lentil and sausage soup is extremely delicious and satisfying.  I never measure (except when baking), so you don’t have to follow the directions exactly, you can mix … Continue reading

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Chocolate Melt Cakes

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  This is the perfect Valentine’s dessert… in case you’re cooking a fantastic dinner for your honey! Serves 6 INGREDIENTS 1 ½ cups unsalted butter (room temperature) plus a little more to coat the soufflé cups Granulated sugar (about ¼ … Continue reading

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Quick & Easy Miso Soup

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  Nothing beats a steaming bowl of miso soup! It’s so easy to prepare and in just a few minutes you have a wonderful soothing soup. You can add other ingredients if you’d like… udon or soba noodles, shaved carrot, … Continue reading

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How well do you know your sugar?

Ahhh… the sweet life.  Sugar!  We all crave it at one time or another.  I know I definitely need my chocolate fix now and again, and again, and again. For over 2,000 years all natural sugar has been the sweetener … Continue reading

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Zucchini Flower Blossoms stuffed with Goat Cheese & Hearts of Palm

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These stuffed zucchini were delicious!  I bought them at the Farmers’ Market. They are very fragile and should be cooked within a day or two.  I wasn’t sure what I was going to stuff them with, but I knew I … Continue reading

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Shrimp Potstickers with Soy Dipping Sauce

I love potstickers!  They’re easy and fun to make at home.  You can make these using ground ground chicken or pork instead of the shrimp.  If so, you can skip using the food processor and instead mix the ingredients in … Continue reading

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Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

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Ok, get ready for some super deliciousness – ’cause this is the best Carrot Cake I’ve ever tasted… if I must say so myself! INGREDIENTS 2 cups of Flour 2 tsp Baking Powder 1 1/2 tsp Baking Soda 1 teaspoon … Continue reading

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Creamy Artichoke Soup

Serves 6 Some people are intimidated by artichokes… well, maybe not the ones in the can, but I’m talking about a whole fresh raw artichoke. Those pointy leaves can really hurt! In my opinion, they are worth the effort. If … Continue reading

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Cilantro Pesto Sauce

This sauce is delicious with fish and seafood.  It’s actually wonderful with anything.  I love it with whole wheat pasta.  There’s something about the nuttiness of the pasta and the sauce that works for me.  Enjoy!! INGREDIENTS 1 teaspoon cumin … Continue reading

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Seared Tuna with Wasabi Ginger Soy Sauce

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Delicious and healthy, now that’s a combo I can embrace. The flavors of ginger and soy sauce, combined with the freshness of lime make this tuna incredible! Perfect as an entree, as pictured above with Soba Noodles & julienned vegetables. … Continue reading

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Black Bean Soup

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This soup is delicious and a favorite at our house! It’s hearty enough to be a meal, especially served up with some warm tortillas. One of my husband’s favorite things is when I put a ladleful of soup in the … Continue reading

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The BEST Peanut Sauce

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Makes about 2 cups. This sauce keeps very well in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. INGREDIENTS 2 tsp Vegetable Oil ½ cup Onion, finely chopped 3 cloves Garlic, minced ½ cup Peanut Butter (chunky or smooth) 3 Tbsp Brown … Continue reading

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Baby Back Ribs

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INGREDIENTS For sauce: 1 cup coarsely chopped onion 2 large cloves of garlic, coarsely chopped 1 1/2 cups ketchup 1/4 cup molasses (not blackstrap) 1 1/2 Tablespoons cider vinegar 1 Tablespoon light brown sugar 2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons black … Continue reading

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