Author: Tina

Flourless Chocolate And Peanut Butter Fudgy Brownies

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It’s Friday AND a long weekend for the Memorial Day holiday so we should celebrate with, what else, food.  How about some brownies?  They are a crowd pleaser and easy to make.  Oh yes, they will do just fine.  I’ve got a couple of kick butt recipes already, but these are different from what I’ve done.  These brownies are gluten-free! These brownies are loaded with chocolate fudgy goodness and have a hint of peanut butter flavor. Flourless Chocolate And Peanut Butter Fudgy Brownies Recipe (About 16 servings) Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter (equivalent to 1 stick) 2 and 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided …

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Brussels Sprouts Melt

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When I think of a sandwich, I think of something made with some sort of cheese, meat, condiments, and bread.  That’s fine and dandy but it’s too predicatable and I’m looking for a something more unexpected today.  (Ah, the life of a food blogger.)  When I made my Tomato and Herbed Goat Cheese Sandwich a few weeks ago, I realized that a sandwich can be so much more than the garden variety deal you might find at a Subway chain restaurant.  With some fresh Brussels sprouts on hand and the desire to create a unique sandwich, I came up with this one. I’ve laid a big …

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Asparagus And Peas Medley

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I’ve been cooking a lot of fresh veggies and fruits lately and I’m loving it.  I can hardly remember what I used to cook before I had this luxury.  This dish follows this same pattern and it’s Springtime cooking at its finest. The quinoa is accompanied by a medley of asparagus and peas and is covered in a lemon dressing. Asparagus And Peas Medley Recipe (About 4 servings) Ingredients for the Dressing and Topping: 1 to 2 fresh lemons (the goal is 1/4 cup lemon juice and the zest of 1 lemon) 1/4 cup olive oil 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon …

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Peanut Butter And Raspberry Mousse Shots

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Have you ever felt excited all day in anticipation for dessert?  Anyone?  Please tell me that I’m not the only one.  I blame this mousse dessert.  I made it the other day and I fell in love with it the moment it hit my lips.  Yes, you can fall in love with food!  Simply put, it’s crazy delicious.  Miraculously, I managed to not eat it all in one day which meant the leftovers drove me bonkers for days!  It was all I could think about.  Yes, they are that good. This peanut butter and raspberry mousse combo is like a peanut butter and jelly sandwich in …

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Pasta Arrabbiata With Broccolini And Mushrooms

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The kick off for BBQ season (aka Memorial Day weekend) is less than two weeks away.  This time of the year is known for smoked meats, hamburgers, hot dogs, fried chicken and sausages of every imaginable flavor.  Always available are delights like baked beans, pasta salad, macaroni salad, and coleslaw.  Since I’m about to be buried alive in delicious fattening food on sunny weekends with friends and family, I decided to take a stab at a dish that will warm you up on these last few cold Spring nights. This pasta with roasted broccolini and mushrooms is covered in a spicy tomato based …

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