Author Archives: Helena Spensatelli

Shrimp stuffed Filet of Sole with Shrimp Sauce

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This is a wonderful dish to make when you have company coming over for dinner. It’s easy, elegant, and most importantly… tastes delicious! It can be whipped up in no time, with minimal effort. It’s important to use Filet of … Continue reading

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Homemade Pretzels

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My goal was to make a pretzel just like the kind you get at the mall ~ complete with a little container of cheese and/or mustard for dipping. These pretzels were exactly what I wanted. They turned out perfectly and … Continue reading

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2 Yellow Cupcakes with Chocolate Frosting

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Sometimes you just want a cupcake. Right?! Not an entire cake, not a half dozen cupcakes… just one cupcake. Well, yesterday was my birthday and I didn’t want a whole cake around the house all week, tempting me, so I … Continue reading

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Sweet & Sour Celery Seed Salad Dressing

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A really good salad is hard to beat. I didn’t share a recipe for the salad above, but the ingredients are: spinach, hard-boiled egg, cucumber, sliced carrots, kidney beans, and fresh uncooked corn. My focus today is on the salad … Continue reading

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Homemade Fresh Blueberry Pie

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Fresh blueberry pie is so delectable. I love it. The flavors just burst in your mouth, filling it with the sweetness of plump, juicy blueberries. Accompanied with vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt it’s one of my favorites. You could … Continue reading

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Vegetarian Tortilla Soup

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I absolutely love the flavor of tortilla soup. When I lived in Los Angeles there was a restaurant nearby that made the best I’d ever had. I missed it so much, that when I moved to Tennessee I started making … Continue reading

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Nature Eggs ~ Happy Easter!

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Every year I dye eggs. However, this is the first year that I’ve tried dying the eggs naturally. I experimented around with what I already had on hand and in the pantry. I think the eggs turned out nicely. Although, … Continue reading

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Apple Fritter Bundt Cake

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I’ve been craving Apple Fritters. The kind you get at the donut shop that are so deliciously fried. Yum! Well, in an effort to satisfy my craving, I decided to make an Apple Fritter Cake… and yes, it worked!! There … Continue reading

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Decadent Chocolate Brownies

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Moist, rich, delicious… these are the ultimate brownies. I love to make them for parties, which is why I’ve given you 2 recipes below. Definitely do not make the half sheet pan of brownies if  you’re not having a party, … Continue reading

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Giveaway – A chance to win Just Great Bread mixes

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I love getting good surprises… who doesn’t! On this particular day, my surprise came in the form of an unexpected package. Upon opening it, I was happily surprised to see 5 packages of Just Great Bread. I was excited to … Continue reading

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Mini Pavlovas with Vanilla Pastry Cream & Fresh Raspberries

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Not sure why I have been craving Pavlovas… which is just like a meringue, but I like the name better. Not only did I make the Pavlova pictured above, but 2 days later, I made a bunch of mini Rose … Continue reading

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Celery Root & Apple Soup

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I was so happy to find celery root (celeriac) at Whole Foods in Nashville last week… since I haven’t been able to find it at the local supermarkets. Amazing how such a knobby, ugly root could bring me such joy! … Continue reading

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Pad Thai

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Pad Thai is one of my favorite Thai dishes. It has quite a few ingredients, but it comes together very easily and is totally worth making. You can find the ingredients in most grocery stores in the International section. If … Continue reading

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