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Orange Mascarpone Cream Cups

July 16, 2010

sposarsi/get married Events of this week have been quite exciting! I didn’t want to say anything until events came to fruition, but it all started from a phone call. The lovely Tami thought Sarah-Jane of All Events Perfect and I would have lots to chat about, so she initiated a connection. That connection led […]

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Cycling the Tour de France Stage 10 with Pan-Seared Duck Breast

July 14, 2010

When Barbara speaks, I listen. Although I don’t know her personally, winos and foodies has been on my blog roll for …well, since I began reading blogs over 4 years ago. When she began LiveSTRONG With A Taste Of Yellow I knew it was something with which I wanted to participate. In fact, I still […]

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Honey Ginger Crème Brûlée

July 13, 2010

cremoso/creamy While I make them….all the time….I don’t eat desserts as much as it might appear. Candy eater, yes. Dessert eater, not so much. However, Creme Brulee? Yes, please! The history of custard is long and debated. Whether it was the French, Spanish or British who invented the smooth custard deliciousness topped with caramelized sugar, […]

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The Great Cupcake Smackdown: Pictorial Recap

July 12, 2010

The Great Cupcake Smackdown – (Because I was Kristie Paz’s assistant for the Little Cake Bakery, my pictures are really only of us and the judging.) Little Cake Bakery 3792 Roswell Rd. Atlanta, GA; 30342 Phone: 404-841-8856 Email:info@littlecakebakery.com

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Creamy Crab Cucumber Bites

July 11, 2010

polpa di granchio/crab meat Mele Cotte been quiet the last few days; I know. This was my whirled wind weekend, traveling (driving) to and from NY for my mom’s 75th birthday. One of my siblings planned the event, which was held at Avoce in the Time Warner Building. Invites were extended to mom’s friends and […]

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Blueberry Cupcakes

July 8, 2010

mirtilli/blueberries What’s better than a moist delicious cupcake? A moist delicious BLUEBERRY cupcake! I have been playing with a recipes over the last several weeks, trying to achieve a balance of flavors, texture, and overall yumminess. Oh…the process, the process that resulted in many belly bombs, gummies and gooey, and too wet/too dry cuppies. So, […]

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Grilled Mahi Mahi with Basil Lemon Marinade & Blueberry Couscous Salad

July 7, 2010

pasto a base di pesce /fish dinner Something fishy has been going on in Mele Cotte land. The last few weeks have had me swimming in Balsamic Trout Fillets with Garbanzo Puree and Caramelized Fennel, some Tilapia here and there, and Salmon Pate. I have also been been playing with truffle oil since I returned […]

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Balsamic Trout Fillets with Garbanzo Puree and Caramelized Fennel

July 6, 2010

Balsamic Trout Fillets with Garbanzo Puree and Caramelized Fennel adapted 2 medium Trout fillets, with skin and bones removed 3 tablespoons melted butter 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1 Tbsp olive oil Cut the trout filets into serving size pieces. Spray a medium sized baking dish with non stick cooking oil. Place […]

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Neapolitan Cheesecake

July 5, 2010

Napoletano /Neapolitan When you read Neapolitan, did you think layers of strawberry, vanilla, and chocolate, like the old school ice cream? No, no, not here, not a fan. This Neapolitan references Naples, Italy, the very location from which half my family derives (Genoa being the second half). Wait, wait, wait….let me back up a bit […]

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Baked Apple Basil Oatmeal

July 2, 2010

Baked Apple Basil Oatmeal 1 cup old fashioned oats, uncooked (not quick cooking) 2 Tbsp. basil sugar 1 cup apple cider 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 teaspoons vanilla Heat oven to 350º F. Spray 2 individual baking dishes like an au gratin or a 10 ounce-ish ramekin) with cooking spray. In large bowl, combine oats […]