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Puff Pastry Jalapeño Poppers

Puff Pastry Jalapeño Poppers

17 Jun 2013

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Yesterday was father’s day, and since my Dad was in Eastern Europe, and my husband’s Dad was in Alaska, we didn’t get to see either of them, and so I got to concentrate solely on spoiling my husband instead! I let him order his own gift, {because I couldn’t figure out what the heck he wanted} but I got to surprise him with all of his favorite foods to show him that I love him! Jalapeño poppers are something that I wouldn’t eat in a million years {because they’re WAY too spicy and a little too unhealthy, even for me!} But they’re something my husband LOVES. I mean, what man wouldn’t love spicy peppers stuffed with bacon and cream cheese, wrapped in puff pastry?! This recipe is definitely one for the boys….

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Ribs Agrodolce {Sweet & Sour Ribs}

Ribs Agrodolce {Sweet & Sour Ribs}

17 Jun 2013

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Those of you who read my blog know i’m kind of obsessed with Italian food, in particular Carrabba’s Italian Grill, which I think is some of the BEST Italian food there is. Everything I have ever tried at the restaurant, or made at home from their cookbook has been AMAZING, and these sweet & sour ribs are definitely no exception! Usually i’m not a big fan of ribs: they tend to be either fatty and oily or dry and over-cooked, and they’re just so heavy, messy, and “manly,” but this recipe cooks them to spot-on perfection, and I promise, they’re unlike any ribs you have ever had before! I <3 this recipe.
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My Favourite Bruschetta

My Favourite Bruschetta

16 Jun 2013

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Summer’s officially here this week, and I have been really craving a fresh, classic, tasty, Italian bruschetta. I have made and tried several different kinds in the past, but none beat my mother in law’s super simple, super delicious recipe, so she was kind enough to share it! Feel free to change up the amount of garlic, basil and salt according to taste, and serve on top of a fresh, toasted baguette.
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Aguachile

Aguachile

16 Jun 2013

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The other week my husbands friends at the office made an authentic Mexican Aguachile recipe, which he couldn’t stop raving about for days! He came home and told me: “I have something for you to make” then went on to describe this raw shrimp and lime dish with chiles, tostadas and mayo, and to be honest, I was a little freaked out! I didn’t really want to make it, but then when father’s day rolled around and I brainstormed all of my husbands favorite dishes, I knew he would love this one the best. So I called my friend, Patty at the office and asked her for her recipe, and she was REALLY kind to explain in depth how to make it, serve it and eat it, because I was totally lost, and out of my comfort zone! This is the FIRST authentic Mexican dish I have ever made, and posted on my blog, but definitely not my last! It turned out to be so fresh, flavorful and delicious– that I could see what my husband was raving about, and it turned out so great, that it definitely made his day today!
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Smoked Salmon Risotto with Lemon, Mascarpone and Asparagus

Smoked Salmon Risotto with Lemon, Mascarpone and Asparagus

11 Jun 2013

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A little while back I made the BEST risotto I have ever eaten in my entire life, with peas, prosciutto and mascarpone. It was so creamy, fresh and flavorful that I didn’t think it could be beat. Then today I decided to try… I kept the basic recipe for the creamy risotto with parmesan and mascarpone, but added fresh lemon, smoked salmon and asparagus–and it was just as to-die-for delicious as the last recipe, but a little more seasonal and ‘different.’ The more I cook risottos, the more I love them! People tend to be afraid to make them because they seem to be a lot of work, but out of everything I have cooked, this dish is by far the most “relaxing!” There’s just something so therapeutic to me about standing in one place and gently stirring, rather than running around my kitchen worrying about the timing and preparing of several different components. Plus, two pans and one spoon is your whole clean up! Seriously love that! I can’t wait to make some more fresh, delicious risotto variations this summer! Although this recipe will be another hard one to beat!
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