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Soy Chorizo and Eggs Breakfast Pizza
It was a quiet morning. Everyone was still asleep and I had the kitchen to myself. It had been cleaned the night before so it was especially welcoming. I opened the refrigerator and saw…..almost
Read More »Carrabba’s Cooking Demonstration
Carrabba's Italian Grill invited us to a cooking demonstration and boy, was it good!
Read More »BBQ Chicken Pizza
BBQ Chicken Pizza---for a quick, easy weeknight meal that everyone (except vegetarians) will love!
Read More »Fig, Prosciutto, Arugula Pizza
Fig, Arugula and Prosciutto Pizza---once again an amazingly simple and delicious recipe inspired by The Pioneer Woman.
Read More »Carrabba’s Pork Tenderloin with Port Wine and Fig Sauce
Not only did Carrabba’s invite me to a day of taste testing, they provided the recipe for their special dish–the Prosciutto Wrapped Pork Tenderloin with the Amazing Port and Fig Sauce. While I haven’t
Read More »Risotto Party: Four Recipes, One Night
The challenge: Compare four different varieties of Italian risotto rice. The issues: 1) In order to compare the varieties, I would have to prepare them. 2) Risotto preparation is kind of time consuming. 3)
Read More »Fennel Pollen-Topped Chicken with Pasta
When I got the package from Marx Foods filled with truffle salt, fennel pollen, pasta and dried mushrooms—I was so excited to use the gourmet ingredients to make a fancy-schmancy meal. Especially the truffle
Read More »Wild Mushroom Risotto
A creamy delicious wild mushroom risotto made with real wild mushrooms---porcinis, lobster, black trumpet and matsutake hand picked in the Pacific Northwest
Read More »The Easiest and Best Homemade Pizza —EVER!
Step-by-step instructions for the easiest pizza crust in the world
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