Monthly Archives: May 2011

Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries

Print this entry Can I just say that I have died and gone to heaven. Cheesecake stuffed strawberries….how have I not made these before?! I’m serious. They are amazing! I ate four of them yesterday. I could have eaten more … Continue reading

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Out and About: The Artist’s Palate

Print this entry The Artist’s Palate 307 Main Street Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 #845-483-8074 Back in March I was lucky enough to have dinner with Susan of She’s Becoming Doughmesstic and Nancy from Dutchess County Tourism Board. Print this entry

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Blueberry Mascarpone Turnovers

Print this entry One day I spied blueberries and mascarpone sitting in my fridge. I then immediately opened my freezer to check and see if I had puff pastry. Which of course I did I then knew I couldn’t pass … Continue reading

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Saucy Mama Asian Slaw

Print this entry I love the folks at Saucy Mama. Last year I took part (Lime Chipotle Chicken Quesadillas) in one of their contests and they asked me back to participate in this years contest – Fab with Five.  I … Continue reading

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Creamy Bacon Dressing and Greens

Print this entry Originally this “salad” was supposed to be made with dandelion greens. Unfortunately I could not get my hands on some so I used some fresh local spinach instead. It was a perfect substitute.  Print this entry

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Southern Style Pinto Beans

Print this entry Growing up in Ohio I ate my fair share of beans. Navy beans, butter beans, lima beans….you name it, I have probably eaten it.  What’s not to love about beans? They are cheap, filling and delicious.  However, … Continue reading

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Basbousa

Print this entry One Year Ago: Buttermilk Spice Cake with Pear Compote Two Years Ago: Balsamic Strawberries with Fresh Cream Welcome to the second post of The Secret Recipe Club.  This month I was lucky to receive the blogger Avanika … Continue reading

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Chocolate Almond Pastry

Print this entry Happy Friday everyone! Today I’m happy to be doing a guest post over at Beantown Baker. I made a quick and delicious Chocolate Almond Pastry. Show some love and head on over to view the recipe…maybe leave … Continue reading

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Freschetta Simply Inspired

Print this entryThis is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of FRESCHETTA® for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. Sometimes I don’t feel like cooking. I know I’m not alone on this one. Usually when this happens I … Continue reading

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Asparagus Frittata For Two

Print this entry One Year Ago: Buttermilk Spice Cake with Pear Compote Two Years Ago: Brown Sugar Orange Macaroons The other day I was grocery shopping and saw the most gorgeous looking local asparagus. I looked at it and I … Continue reading

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