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Whipped Lemon Feta Spread

May 28th, 2014Tina34 Comments

Cheese and crackers is the appetizer to end all appetizers. It’s easy for the host to put out and it’s always a crowd pleaser for the guests. Sounds like a win win to me. Typically I’ll serve it in addition to other homemade appetizers. What’s one more appetizer, right? (Occupational hazard of being half Greek and half Italian… there always has to be loads of food options available.) Plus, I like knowing that I have a hunk of cheese and box of my favorite crackers lying around as Plan B, just in case I screw up making something. I’m always thinking. 😉 …

Raspberry Vanilla Smoothie

May 26th, 2014Tina32 Comments

I’m looking for a low maintenance day. You know, the kind of day where you could make relaxation into a sport? I know just the way to start it off. An easy healthy smoothie for breakfast, like this one. This refreshing smoothie is a great way to enjoy raspberries which are my favorite berries. Raspberry Vanilla Smoothie Recipe (2 servings) Ingredients: 1/2 cup vanilla Greek yogurt 1 cup raspberries, frozen 1/2 of an apple 2 teaspoons honey 2 cups ice Directions: Add all of the ingredients into a blender and blend them until the mixture is smooth. Adapted from: Giada De Laurentiis …

Flourless Chocolate And Peanut Butter Fudgy Brownies

May 23rd, 2014Tina60 Comments

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 …

Brussels Sprouts Melt

May 21st, 2014Tina26 Comments

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 …

Asparagus And Peas Medley

May 19th, 2014Tina26 Comments

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 …