Roasted Tomatoes with Stuffed Italian Meatball, Melted Provolone Curt's Guest Post

Saturday, June 30, 2012

My son called me and said Mom I got an idea for a stuffed tomato recipe and this was  a huge success and over the top delicious!  We were both so excited with the results I couldn't wait to share it with the world.  He really aced this one, it was a hit with the whole family.

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Bleu Cheese Crackers Recipe

Friday, June 29, 2012


2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup crumbled bleu cheese
1/4 cup butter
1 egg
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon rosemary
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 to 2 tablespoons water

Mix all ingredients together, knead and form into two logs. Wrap in plastic wrap or zip lock bag.  Refrigerate overnight.  Roll out for thickness for squares, rectangles and cut with a pastry cutter for the pretty edges or just slice logs in 1/4 inch thick rounds. To get them shine brush with a beaten egg yolk or egg beaters work well too.  Bake at 400 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes.
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Rainier Cherry Baked Skillet Crumble Recipe

Monday, June 25, 2012
A crumble that will be a great addition to your dessert recipes!



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Cake Vodka Banana Chocolate Nut Martini

Sunday, June 24, 2012

2 oz cake vodka
2 oz banana rum
2 oz heavy cream or half and half
1/4 crushed ice
1 banana cut into chunks
chocolate fudge syrup
crushed nuts
Prepare glass and banana before mixing drink.
Dip a martini glass rim in chocolate syrup and coat the rim with crushed nuts. Cut banana into chunks. Dip banana into chocolate syrup then into crushed nuts secure with two toothpicks for garnish at the end.
In a shaker, place liqueurs, ice and cream. Shake, strain. Pour into prepared martini glass. Garnish using the chocolate nut coated banana over the top secured with toothpicks. Some freshly chilled whipped cream is an optional addition. Enjoy!

If you like this recipe try other recipes using cake vodka below:


Cake Vodka Coconut Cream Martini
Cake Vodka Smores Nutella Martini
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Coconut Grove, Whining and Great Dining Review and Coconut Custard Tarts

Friday, June 22, 2012
The photo above is my brother John Colenzo and I at the Village Of Merrick Park in Coconut Grove, Florida. John suggested this would be a treat to see all the fine cars and retailers here. John, besides being my brother, is a music entertainer in Fisher Island (not too far from here) and has some great friends in the area who you'll meet further down the article posted below.

Merrick Park has several Retailers here to see, to include and name a few are anchors Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom's. Quite some interesting finds here. If you are lucky enough to own a Lexus (my favorite car) it's free valet parking. The rest of the vehicles would have a fee. Some very impressive vehicles we saw were the Bentley, Ferrari and the least expensive, a Corvette (still very respectable)! A car buff and lovers dream place to visit here!




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Avocado Cucumber Tomato Appetizers

Monday, June 11, 2012
If you love healthier appetizers and avocado this will be your new favorite snack food!


Sliced cucumbers topped with a lime, garlic avocado mixture then topped with fresh sliced grape tomatoes are all a match made in heaven.


These delicious little avocado appetizers are not only healthy but super delicious and perfect all summer long in the heat for a nice light before-dinner finger food.


Of course, the additions are endless that you can add to your avocado and we will surely give you some suggestions below!


If you love making appetizers you may also like to try our 30 Appetizers and Side Dish roundup, something for everyone and all easy recipes to make.


These are also a big hit for any holiday, especially for adding to the Christmas Holiday menu for the red and green-themed foods.


The best part about these little avocado bites, is they are not only delicious but low in calories, easy to make and so darn healthy rich in vitamins.


You can serve them on a bed of fancy greens, romaine, arugula or leave them plain and watch them fly off the plate, they won't last long especially for all my vegetarian friends out there.


Scroll down to my printable recipe card I have many filling ideas for your next picnic, dinner party, or just a great snack for lunch!


these are appetizers with cucumber and avocado on a white plate


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Italian Limoncello Bread Pudding

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Elegantly served with simple syrup and sorbet.

This is a lemon's lovers bread pudding turned gourmet!


this is a lemon pudding baked in the oven called limoncello bread pudding


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Chocolate Coconut Cream Whoopie Pie Recipe

Monday, June 4, 2012



these are a coconut cream filled chocolate whoopie pie

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Cake Vodka Coconut Cream Martini Video Recipe

Sunday, June 3, 2012


My brother, who lives in Upstate NY told me about Cake Vodka (it really does taste like cake) on my recent trip.He recommended me to try mixing it with Amaretto to make an almond paste cookie flavor, I adapted that below, also some delightful combination of flavors. Now that I was introduced to Cake Vodka, I imagined the endless possibilities so I decided since Coconut Cream Cakeand Old Fashioned Coconut Cream Pie are my favorite desserts, I would come up with a new drink to love for the summer months ,or anytime of the year for me!





this is coconut cream and cake vodka mixed in a martini glass


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Grilled Glazed Sweet Potato Kabobs Plus Video

Friday, June 1, 2012

If you love sweet potatoes as we do and want to try a fun easy way to eat them, here's your recipe!

See Video below... these are so easy!
3 to 4 sweet potatoes washed and microwave for 3 to 4 minutes
maple syrup
cinnamon
wooden or metal skewers
cooking oil spray
optional: coconut

Heat grill on high. Microwave and cool potatoes. Remove skins, then slice potato in half then in cubes. Thread on skewers. Place on hot grill and continue to cook around 10 minutes until cooked and grill lines form.

Brush with a mixture of 1/2 cup of maple syrup and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon. Cook 1 more minute, you can also add the coconut and toast a few minutes, watch carefully or it will burn.  Remove from grill.

Brush again with more syrup if preferred extra sweet and sprinkle with coconut.


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