Monthly Archives: November 2010

triple chocolate pumpkin pie


this is a Martha Stewart recipe my sister sent to me a few years ago as she was ‘suggesting’ what to bring to her house for thanksgiving. i was a tad hesitant because it did not resemble a true pumpkin pie … Continue reading

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clam and chorizo pasta


sometimes a hardy bowl of pasta is all the soul needs on a cool fall night. my husband is the pasta person in our family. he needs to satiate his craving for pasta probably on a weekly basis. the rest … Continue reading

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apple pecan cake


after preparing two pumpkin desserts to bring to my parent’s house on thanksgiving, my mom suggested i come up with, yet, another  to feed the masses. this was going to be a bit of a challenge as the stores were closed around us … Continue reading

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savory cornbread dressing (stuffing)


this year my mother had the turkey, stuffing, gravy, and mashed potatoes covered. i was in charge of 3 desserts. i had just recently made my polenta rosemary pound-cake and had a lot left over. therefore, decided to use this bread as my version … Continue reading

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rosemary polenta pound cake


years ago my sister gave me a cookbook called ‘The San Francisco Chronicle Cookbook’. it is a compilation of 350 of over 13,000 recipes published in the san francisco chronicle. it is a great cookbook with a variety of recipes that … Continue reading

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pumpkin cupcakes with maple frosting and broken heath bar


this is a blog of a blog recipe. i saw ina garten’s pumpkin cupcakes on a blog site and wanted to try it, however, went straight to ina’s site to be sure i had the exact recipe. the cupcakes are very moist and the maple … Continue reading

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chicken enchilada soup


  this is a hearty soup that could be called a stew. it is perfect for a cold evening when the soul needs some warmth and some spice. this soup definately has heat because of the peppers. it is a heat … Continue reading

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turkey and mashed potato panini


tradition has it that our mother roasts the turkey on thanksgiving and everyone else contributes with side dishes and desserts. however, in doing it this way, we are never blessed with the leftovers the following day(s). this year, my husband … Continue reading

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pasta with tuna, capers, and a touch of wine


  this is a great last-minute meal on a week night. most of the ingredients may be in the kitchen already so it will take little time at the market if you need to go. a fresh baguette is always nice … Continue reading

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pickled red onions


this is the easiest way to alter a red onion. for those who find a raw red onion a bit strong, pickling them takes that bite out of them and transforms them to a tangy yet onionish condiment. there are … Continue reading

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