Author Archives: Helena Spensatelli

Peanut Butter Honey Brownies ~ and they’re Gluten Free!

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Nothing takes me back to my childhood faster than a peanut butter brownie. I’d had chocolate brownies before and loved them, but nothing compares to a delicious and moist peanut butter brownie. I still remember the first time I had … Continue reading

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Scallops over fresh Creamed Corn with Bacon, Cilantro & Scallions

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I love summertime for lots of reasons, one of them being fresh corn on the cob. Just with butter and salt it’s incredible. Sweet and crisp. I also like to eat it raw, picking one kernel off at a time. … Continue reading

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Garlic Sauce

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I love sauces and thought I’d share my recipe for a delicious sauce, dip, spread, whatever you wanna call it… it’s an incredible Garlic Sauce made with raw garlic! We all know how healthy garlic is for you, especially when … Continue reading

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Marinated Mushrooms & Artichokes

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Hmmm… what to serve instead of a green salad at our BBQ tonight?? I had just bought a pound of mushrooms and decided to marinate half of them to create a savory marinated dish. The other half I’m saving for … Continue reading

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Peanut Butter Cookies with Chocolate Swirl

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I love peanut butter and chocolate together. Honestly, I could eat chocolate everyday. My husband avoids chocolate. He loves it, but he feels it may trigger his migraines. So, to satisfy both of us I made some plain and some … Continue reading

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Mini Pecan Pastries

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Most weekends I like to make some type of sweet (or 2) that we can enjoy throughout the week. So, this time I decided to put a spin on one of my husband’s favorites – Pecan Pie. These mini pecan … Continue reading

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Cooking with Uncle Gary’s Gourmet Peppers & Pepper Jellies

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I’m “friends” with Gary Langer, owner of Uncle Gary’s Gourmet Peppers & Pepper Jellies. Why is friends in quotes? Because I’ve never actually met Gary in person, just like so many of my other internet foodie friends I haven’t met… but … Continue reading

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SAUCY MAMA’S Sliced Recipe Contest – Dessert Showdown Mango Mustard Custard Phyllo Cake topped with Brown Butter Bourbon Caramel Sauce & Bourbon Whipped Cream

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I was elated to hear that I had made it into the final round of the Saucy Mama Sliced Recipe Contest! It’s been fun experimenting with mustard in cooking. What I’ve discovered, even though I’ve always loved mustard on hot … Continue reading

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Bang Bang Shrimp Salad

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We go to Bonefish for dinner every few weeks, and it’s really difficult to resist the Bang Bang Shrimp. I might not be quite as tempted if everyone else in our party didn’t want them, too!! Oh, who am I … Continue reading

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Saucy Mama Dill Mustard & Pretzel Crusted Lamb Chops with Spinach & Cannellini Beans

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Yay!! I’m happy to say that Saucy Girl’s Kitchen made it into Round 2 of the Saucy Mama Mustard Sliced Recipe Contest with my Potato Bacon Wontons with Saucy Mama Mustard Dipping Sauce. Now onto the entree round! The secret … Continue reading

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Potato Bacon Wontons with Saucy Mama Mustard Dipping Sauce

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I’m happy to say that I was one of the 25 bloggers chosen to compete in the Saucy Mama’s Sliced Recipe Contest! I love the way that they have structured the contest. It’s kind of like the show “Chopped” where … Continue reading

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Beet Burgers

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This picture is pink because I was outside and our table umbrella is red!! Oops!! Do you remember that commercial about beef… saying “Where’s the beef?” Around here we’re saying “Where’s the beet?” Yep, that’s right! These beet burgers were … Continue reading

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Falafel with Tahini Sauce

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I love all foods, especially Middle Eastern. Sometimes I get a really strong craving for Falafel that must be answered. The flavors that are combined in these Falafels are so delicious. I really like the crispy outside and the flavorful … Continue reading

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