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Junk Food Goes Gourmet, Holy Mole: A 5 Star Culinary Makeover Challenge

The message announcing the new challenge said “take your favorite Junk Food … something you are addicted to, for example chips or fries … and use it in a gourmet dish!”

I panicked and replied “Yikes, I’ll have to find a bad habit in a hurry.” Continue Reading

The “Anti-Super-Bowl-Menu” Supper

I like parties, celebrations and gathering with people over food and drink, but I can’t be enthusiastic about Super Bowl Sunday. You see, the problem is I’m not a football fan and I don’t like wearing team t-shirts, drinking beer, or eating poppers and buffalo wings. What’s a gal to do? Continue Reading

Wonton Surprise Ideas

I get no comfort from the ‘same old, same old‘ way-of-life…and that includes cooking. But, you know me, I don’t like complicated either. This is a simple and fun way to serve your veggies. Wrap them up! It’s a gift on your plate…for you and your loved ones!

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A Spanish-Themed Dinner

I seem to be thinking about Spain a lot these days as witnessed by my last few posts. Perhaps I’m channeling my ancestors. Or, perhaps I’m subconsciously psyching myself for another trip to the Motherland. One can hope for the latter. :) Whatever the reason, it makes for good eats! And while I couldn’t set a chair for each of you at the table, I hope you’ll feel like you were there …perhaps even be inspired to create a similarly themed dinner in your home?

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Parmesan Pasta Crackers with Creamy Zucca e Cavolfiore (pumpkin + cauliflower)

Hey, folks, it’s bargain day at FOODalogue. I created 4 recipes for this party dish, one for each layer. But each could stand alone and be used in a variety of ways. I encourage you to play around and have fun! I always do!

My original title for this post was “In the FOODalogue Test Kitchen”. Why? Well, it’s complicated…but  I’ll try to explain.

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Party Food: Edamame Dip + Baked Honey-Sesame Wonton Crackers

So Labor Day has come and gone. Although not by the calendar, summer is officially over for many people. Time to change closets and put away those white shoes. Anyone remember that? No white shoes after Labor Day! Silly but, even here in South FL, pretty much the only people wearing white shoes between now and next summer are tourists!

Here’s the recipe for the appetizer I made for our Asian BBQ, along with photos of the preparation and presentation. Continue Reading

A Labor Day Message + Asian BBQ in case you’re hungry

Labor Day: what does it conjure up to you? Last barbecue of the summer? New school term? It’s been both of these things for me plus, in my family, we celebrate 2 birthdays the first week of September. I wondered today if anyone thinks about the origin of the holiday anymore. Until that moment, shamefully, not I. Continue Reading