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Vietnamese Style Pho

| Heidi

I have to admit that three years ago I had NO idea what Pho was. Not until I took my son to Philadelphia for his 20th birthday did I find out. My son, (now 23) loves all things Asian and insisted we find Pho while we were in the city. I’m game to try practically anything, so we researched to find the best in the city! That was all it took to turn me onto probably the best broth I’ve ever had. Well, here at home if you want Pho, you’re going to have to make it….and so I did! Continue reading →

Sun Dried Tomato, Prosciutto & Spinach Pasta

| Heidi

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Last night around 7 o’clock I was so tired…I didn’t really want to make dinner, but we were hungry and going out wasn’t an option…I was just too darn tired. So after a trip to the fridge and the pantry, I made a quick inventory of what I could put together…Pasta!!! As it turned out, it was absolutely delicious, super simple and just what the doctor ordered!!!  Continue reading →

Potato & Cauliflower Gnocchi With Pesto

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Potato & Cauliflower Gnocchi With Pesto
Today is MEATLESS MONDAY! I love to have my homemade Gnocchi, but it has always been such a process. To have a light dough it is a sticky mess and I have always wanted to mix in cauliflower like I add it to my mashed potatoes… Well, I was reading the September issue of ‘Food & Wine’ this week and one of my favorite articles…Mad Genius Tips:… All I can say is it revolutionized my concept of Gnocchi making!!! Wow… now my mind is reeling on all the different ways I’ll be making Gnocchi in the future!!! Continue reading →

Black Bean Burger With Sun Dried Tomatoes, Basil & Goat Cheese

| Heidi

Black Bean Burger With Sun Dried Tomatoes, Basil & Goat Cheese
I really like veggie burgers, but I have to admit I prefer to make my own. I get the occasional Falafel when I am in the city, but at home it’s black bean burgers for me. I like to switch them up with different flavor profiles and this time it was with basil, sun dried tomatoes and a smear of creamy goat cheese. Yummy… Continue reading →

Orecchiette Pasta With Sauteed Tomatoes, Sausage And Fresh Basil

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Orecchiette Pasta With Sauted Tomatoes, Sausage And Fresh Basil
The other day I bought a big package of grape tomatoes for a salad I was making for a picnic, the only problem was when I left the house I left the tomatoes too! Ugh… alas, I decided to make a sautéed tomato and pasta dinner the next night. It was very good – so I am sharing it with you. Continue reading →

Baked Goat Cheese With Garlic, Sun Dried Tomatoes and Basil

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Baked Goat Cheese With Garlic, Sun Dried Tomatoes and Basil

I fell in love with this appetizer when I was living in Philadelphia in the early 90’s. I didn’t know exactly what was in it, but after eating it a thousand times I began to deduce the premise. Now I make it for my honey from the way I remember… 20 + years later… Yikes!!! Still worth the calories… Continue reading →