Author Archives: Helena Spensatelli

Fresh Linguine with Peppers, Fennel & Italian Sausages

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When I don’t have a plan for dinner I often throw together quick pasta dishes with whatever I happen to have on-hand in the veggie bin. I always have lots of varieties of dry pasta in the pantry, but on … Continue reading

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Tres Leches Cake with Dulce de Leche

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Tres Leches Cake is what my man requested for his birthday this year and I was more than happy to make it for him. It’s also a favorite of mine! This cake is extremely sweet and normally very fattening. Since I’ve … Continue reading

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Garlic Knots

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I’m addicted to bread. I like any and all types of bread. Most of the time when I am craving something it is usually bread. So, with all that being said, I made some garlic knots. They turned out perfect. … Continue reading

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Kale with White Beans

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I think I have just discovered my new favorite thing… KALE. Sure, I’ve had it before and liked it, but the way I prepared it today was so delicious and perfect to me. The other day I bought a giant … Continue reading

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Cilantro-Jalapeno Chicken Burgers

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Nothing beats a great juicy burger. Over the weekend I made these chicken burgers. They were really delicious with just the right amount of heat. I hope you give the recipe a try! Cilantro-Jalapeno Chicken Burgers #ratingval# from #reviews# reviews … Continue reading

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Stuffed Grapes Leaves with Tzatziki Sauce

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I have always loved stuffed grape leaves. There’s something about the delicate sweet flavor of the filling combined with the briney taste of the grape leaves. Dip that in some Tzatziki Sauce (yogurt sauce) and you have a delicious bite! … Continue reading

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Tzatziki Sauce

This is a creamy, yet light sauce that is perfect for dipping stuffed grape leaves in, falafel, meatballs, etc. It also makes a really nice salad dressing. It’s super easy and can be ready in minutes. If you’d like you … Continue reading

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Super Club Sandwich

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I really enjoy making (and eating) a great sandwich. Here you can see that I have all the ingredients set out to make 2 sandwiches. The sandwich tops are in the toaster oven ready to be toasted up at the … Continue reading

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Swedish Coffee Bread

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I’m pretty sure that the first time I had this Swedish coffee bread as a child was the first time I experienced cardamom. I’ve loved them both ever since! This is a recipe my step-mother used to make when I … Continue reading

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Philly Cheese Steak Pizza

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If you like Philly Cheese Steak subs (and I don’t know anyone who doesn’t)… you will love this Philly Cheese Steak Pizza. I came up with this idea for lunch because I was craving a hamburger and we didn’t have … Continue reading

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Perfect Pizza Dough – every time!

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This is the best pizza dough. It comes out perfect each and every time. It also makes a delicious flatbread, just roll it super thin. Pizza Dough INGREDIENTS 1 cup warm water 2 ½ teaspoons dry active yeast 1 Tablespoon … Continue reading

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Scallops with Lemon Beurre Blanc Sauce

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I am such a seafood lover. Making scallops is easy and quick. They cook fast! That’s just one of the beautiful things about them. Scallops are definitely one of my favorites. I especially enjoy them with this light sauce, which … Continue reading

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Mini Pineapple Upside Down Cakes

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Pineapple Upside Down Cake is a favorite of my boyfriend, Billy. I wanted to make it for him, but I didn’t want to be tempted with a whole cake waiting in the kitchen to be consumed…. Instead I only made … Continue reading

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