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Spicy Carrot Soup with Cilantro-Lime Puree11 comments

Appoggiatura wrote 1 month ago: It’s that time of year, friends. There’s a singular nip in the air most mornings. My cat … more →

Tags: cooking, Soups, Carrots, Food, Garam Masala, Garlic, Ginger, Lime, Onions

Daring Cooks: Pork Potstickers43 comments

Appoggiatura wrote 5 months ago: Right now I feel like I am in college again.  I am racing against the deadline to get this first Dar … more →

Tags: Appetizers and Finger Foods, cooking, Daring Cooks, Dumplings, Food, foodgawker, Pork, Potstickers, Recipes

Radish Leaf Pesto15 comments

Appoggiatura wrote 5 months ago: Radish leaf pesto.  Sounds a bit odd, doesn’t it?  Last year when radishes were in season I le … more →

Tags: cooking, Pasta, Food, Recipes, Lemon, pesto, Weekend Herb Blogging, garlic scapes, radishes

How to Make Great Guacamole28 comments

Appoggiatura wrote 6 months ago: Guacamole is a food I am often very picky about.  Some are too smooth, some near blended, others too … more →

Tags: Appetizers and Finger Foods, cooking, Gluten-free, Sauces Spice Blends and Condiments, Food, Recipes, Lemon, Tomatoes, serrano pepper

Pasta with raw tomato sauce

myitaliancooking wrote 7 months ago: From Wikipedia Pasta (Italian for “dough”) is a generic term for Italian variants of noo … more →

Tags: Pasta, italian meals, Italian Recipes, pasta sauce, primi, Southern Italy, Tomato

Spaghetti with Pancetta and Morels51 comments

Appoggiatura wrote 7 months ago:   Spaghetti with Pancetta and Morels   dried morels, reconstituted and sliced When I found out I was … more →

Tags: cooking, Pasta, Food, Recipes, thyme, Lemon, Spaghetti, Mushrooms, pancetta

Cooking for One: Cold Soba Noodles with Spicy Chili Sauce23 comments

Appoggiatura wrote 8 months ago:       It’s been a little while, right?  I’ve been cooking for myself, but I haven’ … more →

Tags: cooking, Pasta, Cilantro, Cooking for one, Food, honey, Lime, Recipes, scallions

Blood Orange and Fennel Salad18 comments

Appoggiatura wrote 8 months ago: If you’re following me on Twitter, you might have seen my ecstatic post about finding blood or … more →

Tags: Salads Slaws and Dressings, Salads, Food, Recipes, vegan, Basil, Fennel, Blood oranges, Gluten-free

Fried Ravioli, Revisted12 comments

Appoggiatura wrote 8 months ago: When I heard that March 20 was National Ravioli Day, I was immediately reminded of one of my first b … more →

Tags: cooking, Pasta, ravioli, Food, Recipes, Lemon, Tomatoes, Basil, Garlic

St Patrick's Day 2009: Dill Pesto8 comments

Appoggiatura wrote 8 months ago: What better time than St. Patrick’s Day to eat green? For those out there that don’t wan … more →

Tags: cooking, Pasta, Food, Recipes, dill, pesto

Tangy Mushroom Barley Soup13 comments

Appoggiatura wrote 9 months ago: You may have seen a blurb on the news Sunday or Monday about seven inches of snow getting dumped on … more →

Tags: cooking, Soups, Food, Recipes, dill, Shallots, Garlic, Soups, barley

Puff Pastry Samosas12 comments

Appoggiatura wrote 10 months ago: One of my favorite things to eat are samosas.  I love them, and I often order them when I eat at Ind … more →

Tags: Appetizers and Finger Foods, Food, Indian, Peas, Potatoes, Recipes, samosas

French Onion Soup7 comments

Appoggiatura wrote 10 months ago: We’ve had a cold snap lately; the thermostat dropped below freezing for the better part of two … more →

Tags: cooking, Soups, Food, Recipes, thyme, Onions, Soups

Chili Con Carne16 comments

Appoggiatura wrote 11 months ago: It’s New Year’s Eve.  It’s chilly and windy outside, and I’ve got some firew … more →

Tags: cooking, Main Dishes, Soups, Food, Recipes, Tomatoes, Beef, bell pepper, onion

Thanksgiving 2008: Warm Spinach Salad with Fig-Balsamic Glaze18 comments

Appoggiatura wrote 1 year ago: This recipe is a great way to incorporate a salad or some greens into your Thanksgiving menu.  The w … more →

Tags: cooking, Salads Slaws and Dressings, spinach, Salads, Food, Recipes, vegan, figs, Shallots

Cooking for One: Conchiglie al Pomodoro10 comments

Appoggiatura wrote 1 year ago:   Little pockets of yummy.     I’ve been quiet here lately.  It’s because I’ve had … more →

Tags: Pasta, Basil, Cooking for one, Food, Garlic, Recipes, san marzano tomatoes, sauce, Weekend Herb Blogging

Cooking for One: Sun Dried Tomato Pesto10 comments

Appoggiatura wrote 1 year ago: I’ve never been a huge fan of pesto, but I’ll admit to a teensy problem with room temper … more →

Tags: cooking, Pasta, Food, Recipes, vegan, Basil, Pine Nuts, sun dried tomatoes, Garlic

Fried Green Tomatoes6 comments

Appoggiatura wrote 1 year ago: Late autumn at the farmers market may mean the end of heirloom tomatoes and the beginning of winter … more →

Tags: cooking, Appetizers and Finger Foods, Appetizers, green tomatoes, southern

Bruschetta7 comments

Appoggiatura wrote 1 year ago: Click "Red" Entry: Tomato Bruschetta Murphy’s Law always strikes in autumn: as soon … more →

Tags: Appetizers and Finger Foods, cooking, Tomatoes, Basil, Garlic, Bread


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