Monthly Archives: January 2012

Tempura Vegetables – Appetizers – Recipes

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Karen
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Years ago my husband I were vacationing in Napa Valley and stayed at this great little B&B, La Residence Inn and in the afternoons in their beautiful courtyard they would serve light appetizers paired with great wines.    On one … Continue reading →

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Cajun Spicy Shrimp – Appetizers – Recipes

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Karen
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Cajun Spicy Shrimp   ¼ cup Cajun spice mix (recipe below) 12 ounces dark beer 2 cups heavy cream 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes   In a large, heavy saucepan, mix the Cajun … Continue reading →

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Polenta with Spicy Sausage Tomato Sauce – Dinner – Recipes

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Karen
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This is a quick weeknight dinner that is delicious and easy to prepare. As you may know I like to make batches of tomato sauces on Sundays, store and have ready to use all week long.  So this recipe is … Continue reading →

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Mushroom and Herb Croustades – Appetizers – Recipes

Posted on January 7, 2012 by Karen
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These are so tasty and easy to make.  The nice thing about these quick and easy appetizers is that you can easily have on hand the mini phyllo cups in your freezer for this recipe or for many other appetizers … Continue reading →

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Grilled Chicken Caesar Flatbread – Dinner – Lunch – Recipes

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Karen
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Love chicken caesar salad?  Then you will love these tasty flatbreads.  This recipe would also be great served at your next tailgate party! Grilled Chicken Caesar Flatbreads Serves 2   1 boneless, skinless chicken breast, sliced lengthwise 2 teaspoons olive … Continue reading →

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Steak with Caramelized Onion Flatbread – Dinner – Lunch – Recipes

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Karen
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Naan flatbread can be used in so many wonderful ways, simply enjoy by grilling and spread with butter or use your imagination to create savory meals that are prefect for dinner, lunch or for parties Steak with Caramelized Onion Flatbreads Serves … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Day Non-Alcoholic Mango-Citrus Cocktail – Drinks – Recipes

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Karen
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New Year’s Day Non-Alcoholic Mango-Citrus Cocktail   1 mango, peeled & sliced 3/4 tablespoon sugar 1 cup orange juice 4 ice cubes 1 cup sparkling lemon-lime water   In a blender, place mango, sugar, orange juice and ice cubes and … Continue reading →

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