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Sweet Potato Casserole Bars

December 8, 2011

patata dolce/sweet potato Quicky post today. I have gone and gotten myself a doozy of a chest cold. It’s not pretty, so I will spare you the details. The gunk is preventing the thoughts from flowing into the post. So, before I curl up in my bed, I thought I would remind everyone how I […]

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Roasted Chestnut Soup

December 6, 2011

castagna/chestnut Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, Jack Frost nipping on your nose, Yuletide carols being sung by a choir, And folks dressed up like Eskimos. Oh, Nat knew what he was singing about when he serenaded us so many decades ago. Aren’t we lucky we are able to enjoy his music today, still? So […]

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Roasted Vegetables and Chickpeas

December 5, 2011

arrostito/roasted The chilly weather has arrived in Atlanta. While the afternoons waver between the 50s and 60s, the early morning and late evenings definitely call for warm, comfy clothes and tummy-warming meals. And, there is no other meal that fits the bill better, or that is easier, to make than roasted …anything. Chop, chop, chop, […]

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Spiced Pumpkin Fudge

December 2, 2011

golosità per i dolci/sweet tooth It is no secret to those close to me that I am a candy-a-holic. Even though I can’t indulge in chocolate, that doesn’t stop me from gorging on other candies. This time of year doesn’t help my infatuation. Holidays only exasperate my addiction. Not only are there endless supplies of […]

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Tofu Parmesan

November 30, 2011

coprire completamente/smothered Two of my favorite meals growing up were eggplant and veal parmigiana. Fried goodness smothered in the rich, deep flavored sauce and bubbling cheese makes me want to sing…loudly. Even better? Oh the memories. Not only did my mom and grandmothers make positively ridiculous parms, but at the edge of Belmont Center in […]

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Visiting the House of Annie with Chinese Almond Cookies

November 28, 2011

scambiarsi/exchange The International Blogger Holiday Cookie Exchange was created & hosted by Lori (Fake Food Free) and Adrienne (Gastroanthropology) last year. They have decided to bring it back for 2011. Since Adrienne is unable to be a front-of-the-house host for 2011, Andrea (Food Embrace) is helping out as well. Pretty great group of ladies, right? […]

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Swiss Corn Bake Cups

November 27, 2011

granoturco/sweet corn Have you figured out what do so with all the leftovers yet? You’ve already demolished the turkey, cranberry sauce and stuffing. But, what about those veggies? Are you ready to flip the top of the trash can and toss everything in? Wait! I have one more option for that corn.That is, if you’re […]

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T.K.O. Frittata

November 25, 2011

tramortire/knock out Thanksgiving is over, just like that! I am not going to kid you, I am a little bummed! Tami and Mike cooked up a delicious Thanksgiving meal that I will be pining over for months to come, especially Tami’s sweet potatoes and Mikes dressing (as opposed to stuffing). I am still stuffed. Are […]

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Creamy Butternut Squash Soup

November 23, 2011

ciotola di minestra/bowl of soup Tomorrow is the big day. Thanksgiving starts the season of reflection, blessings, and…great food. It’s always a tricky part of year for me because, while I love everything the holidays represent, I don’t actively participate. The reasons are long and drama-filled series of events with which I have long shut […]

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Sweet Potato Cupcakes with Milk Chocolate Buttercream

November 22, 2011

delizioso/delicious You’re about to see a common theme on Mele Cotte this week. Sweet potatoes. If your markets are like the ones around here, sweet potatoes are practically being given away! Low costs and family demands for sweet potato casseroles make for happy households, including mine. But, sweet potatoes are so much more than a […]