Ladygourmet posted an article on Living the Gourmet - Feb 9, 2012, 11:34 am
Ingredients: For the Chicken: 2 lbs. of boneless chicken breast sliced1 tsp. garlic powder¾ tsp. salt1 tsp. black pepperVegetable oil Place chicken slices in a bowl. Add the spices to the chicken and drizzle the vegetable oil over the chicken. Cover the bowl and place in the refrigerator until rea...
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Ladygourmet posted an article on Living the Gourmet - Feb 8, 2012, 11:41 am
For cookies you will need: ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature¾ cup white sugar1 tablespoon of orange zest1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 egg1½ cups AP flour¼ teaspoons baking soda¼ cup chopped walnuts¼ cup craisins¼ cup dark chocolate chip cookies Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line two bak...
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Ladygourmet posted an article on Living the Gourmet - Feb 7, 2012, 9:53 am
Ingredients: 1 box of brownie mix½ cup of all-purpose flour – sifted ½ cup marshmallows½ cup of brown sugar4 tablespoons butter1 tsp. vanilla2 eggs2 tablespoons water½ cup of shredded coconut½ cup of chocolate chips Preheat Oven 350 degrees: In a mix-master place the brown sugar, butter, van...
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Ladygourmet posted an article on Living the Gourmet - Feb 6, 2012, 2:27 pm
Ingredients: 16 oz. cottage cheese8 oz. your favorite salsa 8 oz. shredded Monterey Jack cheese¼ cup milk1 lb. of your favorite macaroni2 tablespoons butter Seasonings:½ tsp. garlic powder½ tsp. chili powder½ tsp. black pepperDash of salt½ tsp. paprika Preheat Oven 350 degrees: Prepare the mac...
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Ladygourmet posted an article on Living the Gourmet - Feb 5, 2012, 12:36 pm
Ingredients: 12 boneless chicken thighs1 cup unseasoned flour2 eggs – beaten –with a splash of water2 cups seasoned flour Vegetable oil for frying Seasonings for the flour: 1 tsp. brown sugar½ tsp. salt½ tsp black pepper1 tsp. paprika1 tsp. hot curry powder1 tsp. ground cumin Prepare three sha...
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Ladygourmet posted an article on Living the Gourmet - Feb 3, 2012, 9:00 am
Ingredients: 2 lbs of boneless pork loin - cut into strips1 head of broccoli – cut into spears5 cloves of garlic – chopped1 box of your favorite spaghetti Marinade for the Pork: Juice of 1 lemon1 tablespoon of vinegar1 tablespoon of sugar½ tsp. of salt ½ tsp. of black pepper½ tsp. of ground c...
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Ladygourmet posted an article on Living the Gourmet - Feb 2, 2012, 1:50 pm
Ingredients: ½ onion – sliced5 cloves of garlic – chopped1 carrot – sliced¼ head of cabbage – slicedHealthy handful of Italian parsley – chopped1 quart of button mushrooms – sliced1 Jalapeño – sliced with seeds3 stalks of celery – sliced2 inch piece of fresh ginger – sliced thin...
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Ladygourmet posted an article on Living the Gourmet - Feb 1, 2012, 2:41 pm
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour – sifted½ tsp baking soda½ cup butter¼ cup sugar½ cup brown sugar½ tsp vanilla extract½ tsp brewed coffee1 tsp. dark molasses1 egg 1 cup M and M’s ½ cup whole almonds Preheat Oven 350 degrees: In a food processor combine, M and M’s and almonds and pr...
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Ladygourmet posted an article on Living the Gourmet - Jan 31, 2012, 11:11 am
Adapted from: James Beard’s American Cookery Ingredients: ½ cup butter1 ½ cups sugar2 eggs1 tsp cinnamon1 tsp vanilla3 tablespoons cocoa2 tablespoons water2 ½ cups sifted cake flour1 ½ tsps baking powder1 cup buttermilk or sour milk (or stir 1 tablespoon vinegar into sweet milk and let stand ...
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Ladygourmet posted an article on Living the Gourmet - Jan 30, 2012, 12:54 pm
Ingredients: 1 quart of grape tomatoes 29oz. can of chickpeas – drained10 cloves of garlic 1 large Jalapeño – with seeds2 stalks of celery - chopped1 cup of chicken broth1 tsp. salt1 tsp. black pepper1 tsp. dried oregano½ tsp ground cuminDashes of red pepper flakesJuice of ½ lemon1 lb. of you...
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Ladygourmet posted an article on Living the Gourmet - Jan 29, 2012, 12:16 pm
Ingredients: 3 lbs. chicken breast – cut into bite size nuggets2 cups - Panko breading2 cups flour4 eggs – beatenVegetable oil – for frying Seasonings for the Panko: ½ tsp of each – or to your liking: Garlic powder, salt, black pepper, dried oregano and paprika. Preparation: Dip the chicke...
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Ladygourmet posted an article on Living the Gourmet - Jan 28, 2012, 12:21 pm
Ingredients: 5 lbs. potatoes – peeled and sliced2 large leeks – cleaned and chopped15 cloves of garlic – chopped1 large onion – slicedHealthy handful of Italian parsley - chopped12 cups of chicken brothJuice of 1 lemonDashes of saltDashes of black pepperOlive oil Heat a large soup pot with a...
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Ladygourmet posted an article on Living the Gourmet - Jan 27, 2012, 4:02 pm
Ingredients: For the Pork: 3 lbs. boneless pork loin – cut in small chunks Marinade: Juice of 1 lemon Juice of 1 lime1 tsp. garlic powder1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. black pepper1 tsp. dried oreganoDrizzles of olive oilDrizzles of vegetable oil For the Salad: 1 head of iceberg lettuce – shreddedRadishes â...
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Ladygourmet posted an article on Living the Gourmet - Jan 25, 2012, 1:20 pm
Hello Living the Gourmet readers!!! I am so pleased to be back this week and sharing with you a recipe for New York-Style crumb cake. There are many recipes I’ve been excited to try in the Best of the Best Cookbook Recipes by Food & Wine, and this cake was at the top of my list! New York-Style cru...
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Ladygourmet posted an article on Living the Gourmet - Jan 23, 2012, 10:54 am
Ingredients: 5 lbs. of potatoes – peeled and quarteredOlive oil Seasonings: Dashes of: Garlic powderFresh ground black pepperSaltPaprikaChili powderDried oregano Preheat Oven 350 Degrees: Pat-dry the potatoes with a paper towel and place in a large baking dish. Drizzle olive oil over the potatoes...
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Ladygourmet posted an article on Living the Gourmet - Jan 21, 2012, 3:04 pm
Ingredients: 3 lb. chicken2 stalks celery – chopped1 carrot – chopped1 red onion – sliced3 cloves garlic – sliced1 quart of button mushrooms - slicedHealthy handful of Italian parsley – chopped¼ cup red wine1 cup chicken brothDashes of fresh ground black pepperDashes of saltDashes of papr...
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Ladygourmet posted an article on Living the Gourmet - Jan 19, 2012, 10:12 pm
Ingredients: 8 lbs. spare ribs29 oz. can of crushed tomatoes6 cloves garlic - sliced1 large onion – sliced3 carrots – chopped3 cups chicken broth½ cup red wine Seasonings: Dashes of saltDashes of cuminDashes of Cajun seasoningDashes of paprikaDashes of chili powder Preheat Oven 350 degrees: Pla...
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Ladygourmet posted an article on Living the Gourmet - Jan 18, 2012, 1:12 pm
Ingredients: 1 medium head of cabbage – sliced thin29 oz. can of black beans – drained5 cloves of garlic - chopped1 grilled Jalapeño – chopped with seeds3 large carrots – sliced4 stalks celery – sliced1 large onion – sliced2 cups crushed tomatoes8 cups chicken broth1 tsp. salt Dashes of...
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Ladygourmet posted an article on Living the Gourmet - Jan 16, 2012, 10:54 am
Ingredients: 6 chicken thighs 3 stalks celery – chopped5 cloves garlic – chopped3 carrots – chopped1 red onion – chopped2 bay leavesTsp. of saltDashes of ground black pepperDash of paprikaDash of chili powderDashes of dried oregano8 cups of waterFavorite noodles or riceDrizzles of olive oilG...
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Ladygourmet posted an article on Living the Gourmet - Jan 13, 2012, 12:03 am
When my mom isn't cooking, blogging, cleaning, or working, I’m certain she is a superhero. This was something I was always suspicious of when I was younger, but never entirely sure of- until now.Nothing. I mean, NOTHING can stop her. She’s invincible. Yup, she’s a super mom. :) I say this...
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Ladygourmet posted an article on Living the Gourmet - Jan 11, 2012, 8:23 pm
Ingredients: 4 lbs. boneless chicken thighsDrizzles of olive oil Breading: 2 cups flour2 cups cornmeal1 sleeve of Ritz crackers½ tsp. salt1 tsp. paprika1 tsp. dried oregano Dashes of fresh ground black pepper4 eggs – beaten with a splash of water Preheat Oven 350 degrees: Place the sleeve of crac...
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Ladygourmet posted an article on Living the Gourmet - Jan 10, 2012, 1:21 pm
Ingredients: 1 box of yellow cake mix2 eggs4 tablespoons butter1 tsp. vanilla1 tsp. almond extract½ cup chopped almonds¼ cup chopped almonds – for topping Preheat Oven 350 degrees: In a mix master combine yellow cake mix, eggs, butter, vanilla extract, almond extract and chopped almonds. Mix al...
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Ladygourmet posted an article on Living the Gourmet - Jan 9, 2012, 1:22 pm
Ingredients: For the Sauce: 2 cups salsa1 jalapeño – chopped 1 red onion – sliced5 cloves garlic – chopped28 oz. can crushed tomatoes1 quart button mushrooms – slicedHealthy handful of fresh Italian parsley4 sweet or hot sausage links – choppedDrizzle of olive oil1 lb. of your favorite ma...
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Ladygourmet posted an article on Living the Gourmet - Jan 8, 2012, 1:52 pm
Ingredients: 1 box – chocolate cake mix2 eggs4 tablespoons butter - softened1 tsp vanilla½ cup chocolate chips¼ cup powdered sugar Preheat Oven 350 degrees: In a mix-master, combine: cake mix, butter, eggs, vanilla and chocolate chips and mix on low until cookie dough is formed. Use a teaspoon t...
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Ladygourmet posted an article on Living the Gourmet - Jan 8, 2012, 12:07 am
Ingredients: 1 bunch of leeks – cleaned – chopped1 bunch Italian parsley – chopped5 cloves garlic – chopped3 carrots – diced1 pint button mushrooms – sliced and grilled3 tablespoons butter3 cups chicken broth½ cup heavy cream1 tablespoon flour½ cup grated Romano cheeseOlive oil for dri...
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Ladygourmet posted an article on Living the Gourmet - Jan 7, 2012, 12:04 pm
Ingredients: 1 fresh celery root3 carrots – chopped1 healthy handful of Italian parsley – chopped1 red onion - chopped4 cups chicken broth1 Jalapeño – chopped1 bell pepper – chopped7 whole cloves29 oz. can of Cannellini beans - drained1 lb. of baconOlive oil – for drizzling1 cup rice – ...
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Ladygourmet posted an article on Living the Gourmet - Jan 6, 2012, 1:04 pm
Ingredients: 2 cups ricotta cheese  8 oz cream cheese3 eggs1 cup sugar¼ cup corn starch1 tsp baking powder1 tsp lemon juice1 tsp vanilla2 packages instant hot coco mix Combine all of the above ingredients in a mix master and blend until smooth. Topping: 1 tablespoon instant coffee2 tablespoons shr...
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Ladygourmet posted an article on Living the Gourmet - Nov 2, 2011, 1:50 pm
Ingredients: 3 cups cooked sweet potato – about 5 yams3 eggs1 cup sugarDashes of cinnamonDashes of clovesDashes of nutmegDashes of ginger1 tsp. vanilla1 ½ cups sour cream¼ cup milk4 chocolate coated cookies – for crumbled topping Preheat Oven 350 degrees: Rinse yams. Bake in oven with skin on ...
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Ladygourmet posted an article on Living the Gourmet - Nov 1, 2011, 1:49 pm
Ingredients: 1 head bok choy – sliced½ cup sliced baby carrots7 cloves garlic – chopped1 onion – sliced2 roasted jalapeños – chopped with seeds4 cups chicken broth29 oz. can cannellini beans – drained & rinsed2 tablespoons brown sugarDashes of red pepper flakesDashes of sea salt2 cups u...
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Ladygourmet posted an article on Living the Gourmet - Oct 31, 2011, 10:08 am
Ingredients: 2 Sausage Links – sweet or hot – crumbled½ red bell pepper – diced2 roasted jalapeños – shopped with seeds2 tablespoons butter - softened1 bunch scallions – chopped6 sun dried tomatoes – shopped1 tsp. baking soda½ tsp. baking powder1 ½ cups all-purpose flour1 ½ cups cor...
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Ladygourmet posted an article on Living the Gourmet - Oct 29, 2011, 12:46 pm
Holiday Apple Pie(Adapted from Bon Appetite Magazine November 2011) Serves 8Prep Time: 15 minutesInactive Prep Time: 2 hours – overnightCook Time: 2 hours For crust you will need:3 cups AP flour plus more for surface1 Tbsp. sugar1½ tsp. kosher salt½ cup unsalted butter, chilled and cut into cube...
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Ladygourmet posted an article on Living the Gourmet - Oct 27, 2011, 9:28 pm
Ingredients: Fresh Pizza dough – (2)16 oz. shredded mozzarella16 oz - Ricotta cheese Romano cheese for grating4 Sweet Sausages – grilled and shreddedCornmeal for dustingOlive oil For the Sauce: 2 quarts of fresh cherry tomatoes – halved5 cloves of garlic – chopped1 red onion - slicedHandful...
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Ladygourmet posted an article on Living the Gourmet - Oct 26, 2011, 9:34 pm
Ingredients: 1 ¼ lb. ground beef2 cups cooked rice10 oz. frozen chopped spinach½ cup grated Romano cheese1 cup fresh or Italian style bread crumbs1 cup shredded mozzarella ½ cup grated Romano cheese4 eggs – beaten ¼ tsp. ground nutmegDashes of sea saltDashes of fresh ground black pepperDashes ...
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Ladygourmet posted an article on Living the Gourmet - Oct 25, 2011, 9:39 pm
Adapted from: James Beard’s ~ American Cookery Ingredients: 2 cups (1 pound) cottage cheese2 tablespoons melted or softened butter1 cup thin cream or milk2 tablespoons lemon juice and 1 tsp grated lemon rind, or 1 tsp vanilla1 cup sugar1 tablespoon flour3 egg yolks Preheat Oven 350 degrees: Sieve...
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Ladygourmet posted an article on Living the Gourmet - Oct 24, 2011, 8:49 pm
Ingredients: 10 boneless chicken thighs – skinlessVegetable oil for frying Coating for Chicken Thighs: 3 cups flour ½ cup corn meal1 tsp. brown sugarDashes of ground gingerDashes of turmericDashes of sea saltDashes of fresh ground black pepper3 eggs plus a splash of milk - beaten Sage & Wine Sauc...
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Ladygourmet posted an article on Living the Gourmet - Oct 23, 2011, 11:15 pm
Ingredients:4 salmon steaks1 tsp. butterOlive oil for drizzling Rub for Salmon Steaks:Dashes of paprikaDashes of chili powderDashes of ground cuminDashes of dried oreganoDashes of fresh ground black pepperDashes of sea salt1 tsp. of lime juiceDrizzle of olive oil In a small bowl combine the ingredie...
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Ladygourmet posted an article on Living the Gourmet - Oct 22, 2011, 10:38 pm
Ingredients: Banana Bread: 2 cups all-purpose flour5 tablespoons butter - softened3 ripe bananas1 cup sugar½ cup chocolate chips½ cup raisins1 tsp. baking soda3 egg yolks6 oz. plain Greek yogurt Crumb Topping: 4 tablespoons butter4 tablespoons brown sugar4 tablespoons flour Preheat Oven 350 degree...
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Ladygourmet posted an article on Living the Gourmet - Oct 20, 2011, 9:22 pm
Ingredients: 1 chicken quartered½ cup dried apricots – sliced½ onion – slicedHealthy handful of fresh basilHealthy handful of fresh Italian parsley1 cup chicken broth Marinade: ¼ cup of olive oil1 tablespoon vinegar4 tablespoons of honeyDashes of ground curryDashes of fresh ground black peppe...
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Ladygourmet posted an article on Living the Gourmet - Oct 19, 2011, 7:17 pm
Ingredients for Dark Chocolate Heart Cake:(Adapted from Kitchens are Monkey Business) 1 cup sifted flour1/3 cup cocoa powder1/2 tsp salt1/4 tsp baking powder1/4 tsp baking soda1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature1 cup sugar1/3 cup dark brown sugar, packed1 TB vanilla extract3 large eggs1/2...
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Ladygourmet posted an article on Living the Gourmet - Oct 18, 2011, 11:24 pm
Ingredients: 1 cup of uncooked rice1 head of Bok-Choy – chopped1 large onion - sliced5 cloves of garlic – chopped3 stakes of celery – chopped½ cup of baby carrots – quartered20 oz. can of Cannellini beans – rinsed & drainedHealthy handful of cilantro - choppedOlive oil for drizzling Asian...
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Ladygourmet posted an article on Living the Gourmet - Oct 17, 2011, 9:58 pm
Ingredients: 35 oz. can of Crushed Tomatoes5 cloves of garlic – choppedLarge bunch of fresh basil – chopped1 red onion – sliced½ lb. ground beef¼ cup of red wineDashes of sea saltDashes of fresh ground black pepperDashes of red pepper flakesDashes of Cajun spicesOlive OilFresh Grated Romano ...
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Ladygourmet posted an article on Living the Gourmet - Oct 16, 2011, 7:20 pm
Ingredients: 1 cup rice – uncookedDash of turmeric For the Black Beans: 29 oz. can of black beans – drained and rinsed2 jalapeño’s – sliced4 cloves garlic – chopped½ cup red wine – plus 1 tablespoon sugar1 medium onion – slicedHealthy handful of cilantro – choppedDashes of ground ...
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Ladygourmet posted an article on Living the Gourmet - Oct 14, 2011, 11:07 pm
Ingredients: 3 lbs. chicken wings Marinade: Juice of 1 lemonJuice of 1 lime plus the zest3 cloves of garlic – sliced4 tablespoons of honey½ cup of sugar½ cup of red wine1 cup of chicken broth¼ cup vegetable oilHandful of fresh Italian parsleyHandful of fresh cilantroDashes of salt Dashes of fre...
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Ladygourmet posted an article on Living the Gourmet - Oct 12, 2011, 4:33 pm
Ingredients: 2 lbs. fresh large cleaned shrimp - raw Marinade: 1 ½ cups milk plus 1 tablespoon vinegarZest & juice of l limeDashes of red pepper flakesDashes of curry powderDashes of paprikaDashes of chili powderDashes of dried oreganoDashes of dried cumin Shrimp Coating: 2 cups of all-purpose flou...
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Ladygourmet posted an article on Living the Gourmet - Oct 10, 2011, 12:35 am
Red Velvet CakeAdapted from James Beard’s American Cookery For red velvet cake you will need:½ cup unsalted butter1½ cups sugar2 eggs½ teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon vanilla3 tablespoons cocoa1 teaspoon red coloring2 tablespoons water2½ cups sifted cake flour1½ baking powder1 cup buttermi...
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Ladygourmet posted an article on Living the Gourmet - Oct 7, 2011, 5:12 pm
Ingredients: Sweet and Hot Sausage linksRed onion slicedFresh garlic - choppedFresh basil - choppedFresh vine ripe tomato - choppedDashes of paprikaDashes of Chili powderDashes of fresh ground black pepperOlive oilFresh Italian bread Heat a griddle and place the sausage on the griddle to grill. Plac...
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Ladygourmet posted an article on Living the Gourmet - Oct 5, 2011, 7:46 pm
Ingredients: 1 ½ lbs. chop meat ¼ cup Romano cheese1 quart button mushrooms - sliced3 stalks celery – chopped1 Jalapeño – sliced – with seeds4 cloves garlic – choppedHandful of basil – chopped3 egg yolks – beaten1 teaspoon cornstarchJuice of ½ lemon 2 tomatoes – chopped2 bunches sc...
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Ladygourmet posted an article on Living the Gourmet - Oct 4, 2011, 8:15 pm
Ingredients: 5 long Italian peppers28 oz. can crushed tomatoes2 Jalapeño peppers8 cloves of garlic – chopped2 tablespoons of raisins¼ cup honey¼ cup vinegarHandful of fresh basil – choppedDashes of red pepper flakesDashes of fresh ground black pepperDashes of sea saltDashes of dried oreganoO...
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Ladygourmet posted an article on Living the Gourmet - Oct 1, 2011, 5:52 pm
Ingredients: 5 long sweet Italian red or green peppers Stuffing: 2 cups Italian style bread crumbs7 cloves of garlic – chopped1 cup of Feta cheese – crumbled10 oz. of chopped frozen spinach1 handful of fresh basil - choppedShredded mozzarella¼ cup grated Romano cheeseOlive oil Heat a griddle a...
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Ladygourmet posted an article on Living the Gourmet - Sep 30, 2011, 10:46 am
Ingredients: 7 ½ pound chicken Stuffing: Healthy handful of fresh basil - choppedHealthy handful of fresh marjoram - choppedHealthy handful of fresh sage - chopped7 cloves of garlic – choppedDashes of sea saltDashes of fresh ground black pepperOlive oil Outer Rub for the Chicken: Juice of 1 limeD...
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