February 14, 2007 in dinner, fish, recipe
Last night was broiled salmon over cabbage and shitake mushrooms. This made a fantastic and easy dinner! The method I will share for broiling salmon is no secret and can be used with any types of spices. I’m just posting what I used yesterday – it is very tasty and easy. Enjoy! 
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February 13, 2007 in FOTD, heart disease
I’m about to give props (that means I like it) to a product that might surprise some of you. Well not as much as the chips perhaps. 
My mom discovered this tasty buttery spread at Trader Joe’s. I have long discouraged use of margarines but upon further investigation, this product had the “goods” of margarine, but not the bads.
This product is:
And you can bake with it. I kid you not. I used it in an emergency (shh! don’t tell anyone!!) - making the Gateau Piege and realizing I did not have any butter in the house – only this tub of buttery spread. It said good for baking and at that point I was too far along in my recipe to turn back so I went for it. And it turned out just fine. I used it again to make lemon bars – and the shortbread tasted delicious!
Bottom line – I think this is a great product and worth using as a supplement. I am not planning to get rid of butter but this is a nice alternative when I want to go easier on fat or dairy products. Plus – in light of heart disease month, I think this product deserves a little attention.
More information on the company and their products are available on their website. Check it out.
February 12, 2007 in dinner, recipe
Are you wondering what on earth “melted cappicola” could mean? Let me explain – it is is when you lay lovely thinly sliced pieces of cappicola on a very thin pizza crust – then top that with fresh mozzarella and veggies. After baking in a very hot oven – the cappicola spreads its flavor into the crust and veggies almost like butter. Melted butter.Â
This pizza is wonderfully easy and wouldbe a perfect starter to a big dinner or is always great as a complete meal with a fresh salad. Enjoy! Read the rest of this entry →
February 9, 2007 in dessert, recipe
This recipe came to me in a monthly email that Recchiuti Chocolate sends out. I love their shop at the Ferry Building in San Francisco. And I greatly admire his amazing book: Chocolate Obsession: Confections and Treats to Create and Savor
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February 8, 2007 in dinner, recipe
My mother-in-law taught me how to make this traditional Slovakian/Hungarian dish. It is not a family dish, she learned from a friend. None of us can vouch for its authenticity but it is a very hearty simple meal that is perfect for winter! I learned how to make the dish over the Christmas holidays and recently found myself with quite a lot of cabbage from my CSA boxes. I had some potatoes that needed to be eaten also. So what to make – haluski! I did a bit of online research and modified the recipe to match what sounded good to me as well. I added bacon, cut down on the butter, etc. Its a game of proportions and I personally will use fewer potatoes next time. Here is the recipe as I made it: Read the rest of this entry →
February 7, 2007 in heart disease, IOTD
I would encourage every reader out there to go sign up to support and participate in Go Red for Women! It is free and they will even send you a Red Dress Pin if you would like one! Here is further information:
By joining the Go Red For Women movement, you become part of the fight against heart disease, the No. 1 killer of women in America. Your involvement can help save lives of mothers, sisters, aunts, daughters, grandmothers, best friends, and other women just like you!
Their goal is to 1,000,000 participants in the movement!