Mele Cotte — Mele Cotte — Mele Cotte Page 37

Polenta and Mushroom Ragu

February 9, 2011

Mushrooms. I am a fan. Having said that, there has been a package of dried shiitake mushrooms staring at me from my pantry for some time now. It was not my intention to forget about them. That’s would just be cruel. I wanted to make sure I used the dried bites of goodness in something […]

Read the full article →

Looking for Kitchen of Love Creations

February 8, 2011

Cucina D’amore/Kitchen of Love! The deadline for Cucina D’amore/Kitchen of Love is right around the corner! We all cook and/or consume food/ingredients that considered aphrodisiacs everyday. Won’t you contribute to the round up? Check out the original posting here for a sampling of aphrodisiacs. In the meantime, email me* about your creation on between now […]

Read the full article →

Bruleed Steel-Cut Oats & a Giveaway

February 7, 2011

avena/oats Happy Eat. Live. Be. For a Better 2011 Monday! Did your week and weekend fly by as fast as mine? Where does the time go? I know that mine went toward the day job, the gym, and making three….yes….three cake orders. Wholly moly! It has been a long time since I have done “custom” […]

Read the full article →

Nutella Ganache Tarts

February 5, 2011

celebro/celebrate! World Nutella Day! It is here, and by the look of the clock, it’s about to pass me by. Yikes! My days have flown by and, while I actually shared my contribution to WND earlier this week, I am down to the wire with sharing it with you. Created by Sara (Ms. Adventures in […]

Read the full article →

Oven-Baked Turkey Meatballs and Spaghetti Squash

February 4, 2011

duplicato/duplicate Meatballs might be one of my favorite foods. When I was young, walking in the kitchen to find my mom molding her magic would feel as though I won the lottery. Like her meatloaf and braciole, mom added raisins to her meatballs, would par-fry them, then finish them off in her fresh marinara sauce. […]

Read the full article →

Salted Butter Caramel Sauce with Apple Dippers

February 2, 2011

caramello/caramel A few weeks ago, while Atlanta was snowed/iced in, while I spend hours on end in the kitchen, I also I sat on the couch…a lot. It was kind of nice. I watched many movies and read a few books. Then, every now and again, I craved. I craved sweets. I have said before […]

Read the full article →

Tangerine Marmalade with Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits

January 31, 2011

marmellata/marmalade Happy Eat. Live. Be. For a Better 2011 Monday! As I look back at this week’s posts, I realize I only posted twice. Oops! The weeks are totally getting away from me. Do you find that it happens to you, too? Looking ahead, my next few weeks are a bit non-stop, right through my […]

Read the full article →

Vanilla Honey Vinaigrette with Apple Watercress Salad

January 26, 2011

Vanilla-Infused Vinegar 1 cup white balsamic vinegar 1 large vanilla bean. In a small saucepan, heat vinegar. Slice vanilla bean in half, then lengthwise. Add to the heated vinegar. Remove from heat and let sit for one hour, or until cool. Transfer into a glass container. Use immediately or store it in a cool, dark […]

Read the full article →

Eat. Live. Be with Chicken and Tomato Curry

January 24, 2011

speziato/spicy I am starting this week after having traveled to Birmingham, AL for FoodblogSouth. It was a fun weekend and with the conference raising money for the Desert Island Supply Company and the Alabama Gulf Coast Environmental Recovery Fund made it that much more special. The volunteerism DISCO offers to local schools and teachers on […]

Read the full article →

Party Punch to Celebrate Good Friends, Good Food & Good Times

January 22, 2011

coppa per servire il punch/punch bowl I am posting today from Birmingham, Alabama. Yes, I live in Atlanta, but that’s only two hours away. So, I hoped in my car, picked up Tami, and we were off. Why? FoodBlog South. Sure, I am excited to meet Virginia Willis and Alison Lewis. But, it’s another girls […]