Author Archives: Helena Spensatelli

Fig & Goat Cheese Flatbread

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Fig and Goat Cheese Flatbread

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  Figs are in season and they’re one of my favorite fruits. They were on sale at the grocery store… buy one container and get one free. So, of course I had to get two containers. Although I love them … Continue reading →

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Cooking with “Outta The Park Sauce”

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Pancetta with Outta The Park BBQ Hot & Spicy Sauce

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I entered a contest on Outta The Park Sauce’s Pinterest Page and won! I’m sure glad I did because that is how I discovered the best BBQ Sauce ever. Seriously, this stuff is incredibly delicious. It comes in “Original” and … Continue reading →

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Whole Wheat Biscuits

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Whole Wheat Biscuit with Butter and Cherry Jam

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I’m a starch lover… that means potatoes, pasta and bread!! Nothing makes my breakfast more complete than having fresh, warm, homemade biscuits. I’ve got a recipe that

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Bacon Gravy

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Putting Bacon Gravy on a Whole Wheat Biscuit

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All week long it’s fruit and bran muffins for breakfast ~ so when the weekend rolls around, I tend to make nice hearty breakfasts. It’s a Sunday morning and we’re having scrambled Eggs, Bacon and homemade Whole Wheat Biscuits. I … Continue reading →

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Squash Casserole

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Squash from my garden

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Squash is such a wonderful vegetable, and it’s really inexpensive. The squash I used in this dish was dirt cheap… meaning I grew it in the garden.   This recipe can be

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Rustic Cabbage Soup

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Rustic Cabbage Soup

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Fall is in the air and my food usually reflects that. It was a rainy day and I wanted something comforting and warm. This cabbage soup sure did the trick! I made it for lunch for my husband and myself.

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Crispy Onion Rings with Buttermilk Dipping Sauce

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Crispy Onion Rings

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Who doesn’t love onion rings? I really don’t think it’s fair that they take a back seat to French Fries!! When I made these onion rings, we

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Coconut Cream Pie

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A slice of Coconut Cream Pie

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This has got to be the best Coconut Cream Pie I’ve ever had. It wasn’t overly sweet, which is usually a big turn off for me. I had an urge to bake something yesterday and I kept trying to decide… … Continue reading →

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Baba Ganoush

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1 tsp Sea Salt

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I love Mediterranean foods of all types. One of my favorites is Baba Ganoush. Eggplant or Aubergine (as it is called) is one of my favorite vegetables! Well, it’s actually a fruit, although most people think of it as a … Continue reading →

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Transylvanian Goulash

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Transylvanian Goulash over Creamy Mashed Potatoes, topped with Yogurt

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Yes, Transylvania is the land of the vampires. I’ve always been fascinated at the notion of vampires. I’m not alone in this as evidenced by the popularity of vampire shows today. Actually, the first book that I ever read myself … Continue reading →

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Apple Crostata

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Apple Crostata with Praline Ice Cream and Caramel Sauce

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I love the aroma that fills the house when I’m baking anything that has apples and cinnamon. It’s such a comforting, warm feeling. There’s nothing easier than making a simple Crostata. It’s all the deliciousness of pie, but

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Easy Crab Bisque

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Crab Bisque

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I was raised in Maryland and that means I was raised on Maryland Blue Crabs. I love crabs of all types, but there’s nothing like Maryland Blue Crabs. Some of my fondest childhood memories are when my family would have … Continue reading →

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Bran Muffin Tops

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Bran MuffinTops

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Every morning my husband eats a bran muffin. However, his favorite part (and mine) is actually the muffin top! So, when I found a muffin top pan I jumped at the chance to make muffin tops. Also, sometimes an entire … Continue reading →

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