MISSALANEYUS

Category: EAT/DRINK

  • Strawberry Almond Muffins

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    Strawberry Almond Muffins taste like the best parts of spring. Slightly nutty and studded with bright berries, these little beauties took me three tries to get right. When making the first batch, I accidentally turned off the oven. The second didn’t have enough flour. Despite the mistakes, every round still tasted pretty good, but in my…

  • Fast Food: Pancetta, Peas and Asparagus Pasta

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    Few things are better than pancetta. That is a fact. The smallest amount can add incredible depth of flavor to a simple weeknight meal.  When it’s tossed with seasonal, fresh vegetables and whole wheat pasta, it makes good for you ingredients surprisingly addicting. Ready to impress your family? Grate a hard boiled egg over the…

  • Wine Spritzer

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    Have you ever had a wine spritzer? I have always associated them with preppy women in the eighties who played tennis, wore pearls and rocked a lot of twin sets. But for some reason, I started thinking about them lately, and I am happy to report these country club members were on to something. A…

  • Spinach Artichoke Dip

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    Long ago, I was a very picky eater and as a result, was extremely suspicious about food. Spinach and artichokes just sounded like something I wouldn’t like, so I avoided spinach artichoke dip at every bar and grill I frequented. I had questionable taste, which can also be proven by the cow print purse I carried in…

  • Fast Food: Lemon Garlic Chicken with Asparagus & Strawberries

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    This is spring on a plate, and it can be on your table in about 30. (And, it’s healthy.) Boom, boom, boom. The chicken is marinated quickly in lemon juice and zest, along with a little garlic and extra virgin olive oil. Then, it’s thrown on the grill for less than 15 minutes. Asparagus seasoned…

  • Pot Roast

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    I know it’s been warming up over the last few weeks, but I’m going to make the case for pot roast in spring. When the evenings are 70 degrees and sunny, the last thing you should be doing is standing over a stove. Instead, put this pot roast together in the morning and let the slow…

  • Explore: Chocolate Cupcakes with Vanilla Whipped Cream Icing

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    I made these chocolate cupcakes for my friend Sarah’s Oscar party. The recipe is quite simple, and Martha Stewart, who let’s face it knows a thing or two about cakes, created it. I topped each one with vanilla whipped cream, which is light and so easy to make. The effect is classic and fancy, and…

  • Pizza Popcorn

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    Here I am, glamorously watching T.V. in my polka dot socks. This is real life, people, and those socks are comfy. But enough about them, we should talking about what’s in that bowl – pizza popcorn. Piping hot popcorn is tossed with freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes and extra virgin…

  • French 125

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    Over the years, I’ve discovered that I’m a big fan of nearly any cocktail with champagne in it. I like the bubbles. My go-to at swanky bars is the French 75, and I am happy to report its cousin, the French 125, is just as lovely. Hopefully, there’s not too much competition at family reunions. The…

  • Uncorked: New Wines to Try

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    Few things are more lovely than enjoying a glass of good wine after a long day. Here are some recent favorites I’ve tried lately: Poggia al Tufo, Maremma Toscana, Rompicollo, Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon, 2011 Esser, Chardonnay, 2012 Otazu, Premium Cuvee, Senorio de Otazu, 2010 Laudun, Clos de Taman, Cotes du Rhone Villages, 2012 Mas…