Author Archives: Helena Spensatelli

Homemade Pecan Pralines

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Melt in your mouth sugary goodness. Nothing beats a really good praline. These are super easy to make, with only 5 ingredients. But be sure to get out your candy thermometer, it is critical to bring the mixture up to … Continue reading

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Cucumber & Pineapple Gazpacho/Salsa

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This is so good. Words cannot describe the taste sensation that these ingredients combined, create. I tried something similar at the deli counter of Whole Foods last summer. However, the last time I went to Whole Foods they didn’t have … Continue reading

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Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

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It’s Valentine’s Day and what better way to celebrate than with a delicious Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting. What makes this cake especially delicious is using the fresh roasted beets. When you roast the beets they get sweet … Continue reading

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Tilapia with Berbere Butter

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About 6 months ago I went to an Ethiopian Restaurant in Nashville. Everything was delicious, but what really stood out for me was their Ful dish. Ful is a dish made of Fava beans, tomato, green onion and spices. The … Continue reading

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Mexican Eggs

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During the week I eat a light breakfast, usually a bran muffin and fruit, or yogurt. But on the weekends I like to make a heartier breakfast. One of my husband’s favorites, and often requested, is Mexican Eggs. This is … Continue reading

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Stuffed Clams (my version of Clams Casino)

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Seafood, any type ~ I love it. Clams… Steamed. Chowder. Raw on the half shell. Cioppino. Deep-Fried. Baked. And one of my favorites to share with you, Clams Casino. Yes, I know that traditional Clams Casino is clams, bacon, and … Continue reading

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Chocolate Mint Cake

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Around our house this cake is one of our favorites! My sister-in-law requested this for her birthday and I happily obliged. It’s funny, as a child I didn’t like chocolate mint candies. No peppermint patties for me. But now, as … Continue reading

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Toffee Cashew Blondies

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These are so good!! They’re deliciously dense blondies with toffee bits and chunks of cashews. Next time I make these I’m going to throw in some dried cherries, just to add a sweet tart flavor to the mix. I hope … Continue reading

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Whole Stuffed Cabbage with Caraway Bechamel Sauce

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When Gigi from Gigi’s Organic Garden Club brought me a beautiful head of cabbage with our weekly delivery I just didn’t want to cut it up to cook/serve it. I thought it was too beautiful! I removed the four biggest … Continue reading

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Mini Black Forrest Cakes

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Here we are at one of the busiest times of year and I’m in the Solo Foods Sweetest16 Contest. As a matter of fact, we’re in the Finale right now and I’m happy to have made it this far! In … Continue reading

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Please cast a quick vote for Saucy Girl’s Kitchen!

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This is just a quick post about the Solo Foods “Sweetest 16″ contest that Saucy Girl’s Kitchen is in. Thanks to everyone who has voted, because I’ve made it to the FINALE! (yay – finally) Please take a moment to … Continue reading

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Our Gingerbread House

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I wanted to share our Gingerbread House making experience. My husband and I built this house in 2007. It was so much fun and we were very happy with the results. We entered it in a competition and it was … Continue reading

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Mini Chocolate Almond Bundt Cakes with Almond Cream

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Solo Foods “Sweetest Sixteen” Contest Entry I’ve been selected to compete in “The Solo Sweetest Sixteen” being held by Solo Foods. I’ve been using Solo products for years, so it’s really an honor to have been selected! I was so … Continue reading

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