Archive for March, 2010

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    Tastefully Simple: Dreaming of Desserts

    Posted on March 29, 2010 | 15 Comments
    My friend Maria Stralkowski has graciously agreed to donate Tastefully Simple’s Dreaming of Desserts gift tin for our first giveaway. The decorative tin contains 1.) Absolutely Almond Pound Cake Mix 2.) Creamy Caramel Sauce and 3.) Truffle Fudge Brownie Mix. In other words it is...

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  • Throwdown 2

    Cuban Sandwich

    Posted on March 11, 2010 | 5 Comments
    Last night I was watching Bobby Flay’s Throwdown with Chef Nick Vazquez, owner of Azucar in Jersey City, New Jersey. They were competing to see who could make the best Cuban Sandwich. I usually watch each episode and then immediately go online to look for...

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  • Caprese Salad

    Caprese Salad

    Posted on March 9, 2010 | 4 Comments
    La Phemme Phoodie has their first guest blogger! Welcome Shannon Herner to La Phemme Phoodie. We are featuring her Caprese Salad. I am relatively new to the foodie world.  I did not cook until I moved out on my own. I thought that my future husband...

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    To brine or not to brine? That is the question.

    Posted on March 3, 2010 | 2 Comments
    The answer for the most part is that there are certain types of meat that will benefit greatly from brining. Cook’s Illustrated has provided a very helpful explanation of why brining is so important. Why should I take the time to brine my food? We...

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  • Vodka Rigatoni

    Vodka Rigatoni

    Posted on March 3, 2010 | No Comments
    I have tried several different brands of prepared Vodka Sauce. I could never find one I really liked which led me to my search for a recipe instead. I found this recipe on All Recipes. It is soooooooo good. I topped the pasta with some...

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