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What's on the side? Baked Pear and Chi Spiced Lentil Salad
Published on 2013-01-18 20:14:00
Baked Pear and Chi Spiced Lentil Salad Being that it a new year and time to begin new ventures or perhaps freshen up some existing, the cooking group I belong to 5 Star Foodie Makeovers is not to be left behind with new starts. In fact we kn
What's for lunch? Roasting Up Blue Foots and Other Goodies
Published on 2013-01-06 15:39:00
What's for dinner? Pappardelle Pasta with Candied Chestnuts and Quail Eggs
Published on 2012-12-29 14:46:00
What's for snack time? Spicy Oven Roasted Chestnuts
Published on 2012-12-22 19:35:00
Spicy Oven Roasted Chestnuts Well these were not roasted on an open fire and Jack Frost is not exactly nipping at my nose, but these delightful little beauties do put me in a holiday mood :) And since I do love chestnuts, we will be featuri
A Day of Remembrance
Published on 2012-12-17 17:03:00
A Day of Remembrance
The Ghost of Christmas Recipes Past
Published on 2012-12-15 21:35:00
The Ghost of Christmas Recipes Past Many of you may remember these recipes from last year...wow how time flies. And since it his the season for warm and comforting dishes, I though we could
Mulled Cognac Cranberry Citrus Chutney~Cooking Red to Remember
Published on 2012-11-29 16:10:00
Mulled Cognac Cranberry and Clementine Chutney~Cooking Red to Remember As many of you may already be aware, December 1st is World Aids Day. And my dear friend
What's on the side? Deconstructed Green Bean Casserole
Published on 2012-11-21 19:23:00
Deconstructed Green Bean Casserole A Holiday Classic~5 Star Style To start off with, we would like to wish all of our friends who celebrate A Very safe and Happy Thanksgiving! And in honor of the holiday, our 5 Star Cooking Group is doing
Autumn Recipes and In The News
Published on 2012-11-08 20:00:00
Autumn Recipes and "In The News" Have I mentioned that Autumn or Fall is my favorite season?
What's on the side? Savory Pumpkin and Feta Soufflé
Published on 2012-10-25 21:28:00
Savory Pumpkin and Feta Soufflé~ A 5 Star Makeover For this months 5 Star
An Edible Mosaic: Middle Eastern Fare with Extraordinary Flair
Published on 2012-10-18 18:54:00
An Edible Mosaic: Middle Eastern Fare
What's for brunch? Rum Spiced Apple Butter and Mascarpone Pastries
Published on 2012-10-09 20:23:00
Rum Spiced Apple Butter and
Kumato Cucumber Salad/California Olive Ranch Review
Published on 2012-09-16 23:06:00
Kumato and Persian Cucumber Salad
What's for tea time? Quinoa Olive Cake Cucumber Sandwiches
Published on 2012-08-31 00:57:00
Quinoa Olive Cake Cucumber Sandwiches with Cilantro Cream Cheese~ A Five Star Makeover It's time once again for the Five Star Foodie cooking group to show of their creativity and in
What's for lunch? Summer Squash Parmigiana Sandwich
Published on 2012-08-27 18:20:00
Summer Squash Parmigiana Sandwich This sandwich is a simple
What'e for dessert? Armenian Cucumber, Apple and White Tea Sorbet
Published on 2012-08-22 17:12:00
Armenian Cucumber, Apple
What's for lunch? Fresh Chickpea and Tomato Summer Salad
Published on 2012-08-19 16:38:00
Fresh Chickpea and Tomato Summer Salad with Mint Lime Dressing This is a simple summer salad that is just loaded with green
What's for Dessert - Häagen-Dazs Ice Cream Review
Published on 2012-08-12 22:18:00
What's on the side? Armenian Cucumber and Lime Martini
Published on 2012-08-05 16:32:00
Armenian Cucumber and Lime Martini Have you ever tried an Armenian cucumber? These
Breakfast Taquitos with Apple and Pear Salsa, A Guest Post for Spicie Foodie
Published on 2012-07-27 12:10:00
Breakfast Taquitos with Apple and Pear Salsa,
What's for dessert? Black Onyx Cocoa Ice Cream in Mini Baklava Cups
Published on 2012-07-24 18:45:00
Black Onyx Cocoa Ice Cream in Baklava Cups I is once again time for the 5 Star Foodie group to get together and put a unique spin on our monthly challenge. And for this months
What's for breakfast? Summer Veggie Frittata Sandwich
Published on 2012-07-18 13:03:00
Summer Squash and Mushroom
Chef David Buchanan~An Introduction to Swai
Published on 2012-07-13 16:03:00
A Guest Post by
What's for Dessert? Boozy and Spiced Cherry Freeze
Published on 2012-07-08 00:20:00
Boozy and Spiced Cherry Freeze This is a simple and refreshing treat to cool off with this during our warmer, even hot days this summer. You can use freshly juiced cherries, or your favorite
What's on the side? Chilled Wild Mushroom and Coconut Soup Veloute
Published on 2012-06-28 22:29:00
Chilled Wild Mushroom and Coconut
Food Photography "A Perspective"~ Thoughts on Composition with Adam Barnes
Published on 2012-06-23 16:04:00
Food Photography "A Perspective"~ Thoughts
What's on the side? Roasted Potatoes with Garlic and Herb Feta
Published on 2012-06-17 19:37:00
Roasted Potatoes with Garlic and Herb Feta To start off here today, we would like to wish all of the dads out there a Very Happy Fathers Day.
What's for lunch? Field Rice with Crispy Mushrooms and Roasted Radish
Published on 2012-06-10 14:07:00
Field Black and Mahogany Rice
What's for snack time? Smoked Fontina Crostini with Summer Salsa
Published on 2012-06-05 14:34:00
Smoked Fontina Crostini with
What's for dinner? Crispy Polenta and Black Bean Cakes with Mango Fries
Published on 2012-05-30 12:15:00
Crispy Polenta and Black Bean Cakes
What's for lunch? Maitake Mushroom and Fresh Garbanzo Bean Tacos
Published on 2012-05-22 10:41:00
Maitake Mushroom and Fresh
What's for dinner? Spring Greens Stir-Fry~A Guest Post
Published on 2012-05-15 18:01:00
Spring Greens Stir-Fry~A Guest Post Please join me over at my wonderful friend Lazaro's site for a guest post on using
Food Photography "A Perspective"~ Setting the Mood with Faith Gorsky Safarini
Published on 2012-05-09 19:38:00
Food Photography "A Perspective"~
What's for Snack Time? Almondia Biscuits ( A Review)
Published on 2012-05-05 23:31:00
Almondia~A Review
The New Green Smoothie Diet eBook Giveaway
Published on 2012-05-01 15:37:00
The New Green Smoothie Diet
Food Tip~Taming the Artichoke
Published on 2012-04-27 22:43:00
Taming the Artichoke In the previous post where we
What's for snack time? Tequila Lime Roasted Garlic and Chipotle Artichokes
Published on 2012-04-20 13:59:00
Tequila Lime Roasted Garlic
Celebrating National Grilled Cheese Month with Breakfast
Published on 2012-04-16 14:26:00
White Stilton and Cranberry Breakfast
What's on the side? Red Quinoa and Jade Pearl Rice with Sage Brown Butter
Published on 2012-04-10 23:29:00
Red Quinoa and Jade Pearl Rice
Food Photography "A Perspective"~ Food Styling with Nancy Lopez-McHugh
Published on 2012-04-04 21:13:00
Food Photography "A Perspective"~
What's for lunch? Pear, Plum, Citrus and Red Onion Salad
Published on 2012-04-01 23:43:00
Pear, Plum, Citrus and Red Onion Salad It is now officially spring here in the Norther Hemisphere , regardless
What's for snack time? Jalapeno Poppers 5 Star Junk Food
Published on 2012-03-29 02:02:00
Jalapeño Poppers 5 Star Junk Food with
What's for breakfast? California Scramble with Toast
Published on 2012-03-25 01:07:00
California Scramble with Toast Who likes breakfast? Well really this could be a light meal for any time of day, but since we had it for
Whats for lunch? Shaved Endive, Black Radish, Carrot and Apple Salad
Published on 2012-03-19 21:50:00
Shaved Endive, Black Radish, Carrot
Happy Birthday to The Ardent Epicure with a Mimosa Freeze and Awards
Published on 2012-03-14 00:41:00
Happy Birthday to The Ardent Epicure with a Mimosa Freeze and Awards I can barely believe it has been two years since we started this little blog.Well, thanks so all of you it's not so little anymore :) So the celebrate going into our third year here...I made a Frozen Champagnetreat...I'll drink to that, join me? Some of you may remember the Clementine, Meyer Lemon and Ginger Juice,a few posts back? Well that was the inspiration for this treat :) This is such a simple way to have a refreshing [..]
A Chat with Be Happy and Smoked Sea Salt Baked Sardines
Published on 2012-03-09 13:05:00
A Chat with Be Happy and Smoked Sea Salt Baked Sardines Today we have a special guest from the Blue Ocean Institute Kate McLaughlin. Kate will be telling us a bit about the program "Be Happy" and some discussion on seafood sustainability. She will also be talking about one of her favorite catches, farmed mussels :) I chose to do a recipe on another sustainable seafood catch, the sardine. And according to the Blue Ocean Institute, these little guys get a "Best Choice" rating. Sardines are a se [..]
Carpaccio style Portabella Mushrooms and Asian Pears~A guest post
Published on 2012-03-04 22:41:00
Carpaccio style Portabella Mushrooms and Asian Pears with Cilantro Crème~A guest post I was recently invited by the lovely Priya author of the wonderful site Bon Appetitto do a guest post feature as Blogger of the Month. I was so excited and honored when Priya Invited me to be included in her monthly highlight series. Her site has a vast and quite scrumptious array of vegetarian delights. And as a vegetarian myself, I truly enjoy experiencing the varied flavors and dishes that so many aroun [..]
What's for brunch? Clementine, Meyer Lemon and Ginger Juice
Published on 2012-02-29 02:06:00
Clementine, Meyer Lemon and Ginger Juicewith a Happy Chef Knife Sharpener Review This juice has a couple of my favorite winter citrus these adorable littleclementines and Meyer lemons. Both being less acidic than more traditional varieties of both oranges as well as lemons, gives us an ultra-smooth juice,with just enough tang to maintain a refreshing burst. Clementines are a variety of mandarin oranges and are typically seedless. Theyhave a deep vibrant orange outer peel and typically boast [..]
Whats for dessert? Chocolate Truffle and Beet Mousse Candy Cups
Published on 2012-02-23 15:14:00
Chocolate Truffle and Beet Mousse Candy Cups with Red Wine and Beet Juice Reduction It is time once again for our 5 Star Makeover Groups challenge. And this months ingredient challenge were beets, as you may have guessed. The challenge as is every month, is to take a common ingredient or dish, and produce a 5 Star Gourmet dish. And as I just adore beets in just about any form imaginable, this veggie head was game :) Then of course comes thoughts of all the glorious ways these organic lovelies [..]
What's For Dinner - A Variation on Classic Beef Stew
Published on 2012-02-20 00:26:00
A Variation on Classic Beef Stew I recently realized that, though I love beef stew, I had never actually made the dish before. So I set out to make a classic beef stew, with a couple of personalized twists. This recipe came out great. It was super flavorful, and the meat was literally falling apart to the touch! Delicious for a cold, rainy evening meal. Ingredients 3 cups of beef broth or stock 2 large carrots 1 parsnip 2 pounds of beef (top round or another large, inexpensive cut) 3 bay l [..]
A Chat with Pretty Paris and a Custom Vintage Flatware Giveaway
Published on 2012-02-15 21:18:00
A Chat with Pretty Paris and a Custom Vintage Flatware Giveaway Some things are just beautiful aren't they...I mean the types of things that make us feel warm and cozy, and maybe just a tad more special. Things like warn old sweaters and boyfriend jeans, or maybe an old book that you read over and over, but still can't put down. Today we have a special honor of chatting with Heather Tarp of Pretty Paris. She is going to tell us a little bit of what is behind these beauties. Pretty Paris Log [..]
What's for snack time? The Organic 9 Veggie Juice
Published on 2012-02-11 18:58:00
The Organic 9 Veggie Juice Juicing is a fun and healthy way to eat your veggies...and a great way to use up some produce hanging around in your fridge. There is an endless variety of fresh vegetables that can be substituted here. Use your favorites that are available in your local markets. For some flavor alterations you can try spicing it up a bit by adding a bit of fresh chili peppers or some horseradish perhaps. What you will need: 2 pounds heirloom tomatoes 5-6 medium carrots 6 stalks [..]
Sneakpeeq a New Way to Shop ~ and a Giveaway
Published on 2012-02-07 17:07:00
Sneakpeeq a New Way to Shop~ and a Giveaway Have you heard? There is a new and interactive way to shop...how cool is this :) Sneakpeek is a Facebook App that allows you to shop for unique and favored items while sharing your finds...yes there is an App for that! If you are not a social butterfly and are not signed up for Facebook, do not fret, all you need is an email address, a desire for unique finds and a 20% discount can't hurt! This giveaway is being sponsored by our friends at Sneakpeeq [..]
Picture-Perfect Meals: Little Book of Appetizers
Published on 2012-02-03 11:50:00
Picture-Perfect Meals: Little Book of AppetizersCitrus Marinated Olives and Puff Pastry Cheese Straws Over the holidays I received a copy of this cookbook...talk about timing! The book is created by Cheryl Beverage Barnes and photographed by her husband Adam Barnes, both of the wonderful site Picture Perfect Meals whose subtitle is "Changing the way you look at food". picture-perfect meals: Little Book of Appetizers The opening statement on the first page reads "Your go-to collection of irr [..]
What's on the side? Vegetarian "Meatballs" with 5 Star Flair
Published on 2012-01-27 01:21:00
Vegetarian "Meatballs" with 5 Star Flair It's time for the January 5 Star Foodies group event once more.This month our theme is..."Meatballs", mine of course contain no "Meat". But they are packed with flavorful goodness, I promise! The veggie-balls have a few ingredients that I enjoy together in my veggie-burgers. For the burgers I generally add a few more items of whatever fresh produce I have on hand, then spice them up a bit. Today however we have plenty of flavor going on with our additi [..]
Food of the week - Parsley Root
Published on 2012-01-22 13:50:00
Parsley Root As with most root vegetables, we have to look beyond their outer image, to see their true beauty. Parsley root is another winter root vegetable that very much resembles the parsnip, only smaller and paler. They however, are not the same. A popular root vegetable in Central Europe that is rare in the States. However cultivation of these root vegetable are found in a few states here, including California. Like it's leafy green counterpart, parsley (grown for its leaves), parsley ro [..]
What's on the side? Roasted Root Vegetables with Red Current and Herb Dip
Published on 2012-01-17 14:59:00
Roasted Root Vegetables with Red Current and Herb Dip Roasted root vegetables are a winter delight...well if you ask me anyway :) Their natural sweetness just sings when roasted...a cold weather treat to warm us up during these chillier days. And with our markets and gardens bursting with a vast variety of organic goodies to choose from, the options are boundless! We have a couple of non-root veggies here as well, namely shallots and fennel. I couldn't resist the addition of these two loveli [..]
What's for dinner? Truffled Mac n Cheese with Shitaki Shrooms and Spelt Noodles
Published on 2012-01-09 21:42:00
Truffled Mac n Cheese with Shitaki Shrooms and Spelt Egg Noodles I know, I know...It's barely past the holidays and I am offering up a foodies drug of choice. No not the Shrooms silly, they are not those kind... Mac n Cheese. Known to many as the ultimate comfort food, and I even upped it a bit by truffleizing it.. OK, so that's not a word, yet, but it may be soon :) These lovely organic Shitaki mushrooms were a new find for me. Not the type nor the organic part, but these babies were huge! [..]
The Best Recipes of 2011 ~ And A Virtual New Years Eve Party
Published on 2012-01-02 17:10:00
The Best Recipes of 2011 and Happy 2012! “A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.”~Lao Tzu~ May all of your steps, no matter how large or small...bring to you all of the magic this life has to offer. May each day bring enrichment, laughter and peace... And may your life be filled with the scents, sights, sounds and of course the tastes of delight! I have chosen 11 recipes from 2011 here on TAE, that I hope you will enjoy. They are in no particular order, and some are [..]
What's for Lunch? Winter Citrus Salad with Currants and Goat Cheese
Published on 2011-12-26 23:28:00
Winter Citrus Salad with Currants and Goat Cheese I hope everyone had an amazing and safe holiday...and are looking forward to 2012! I am not going to list off my planned resolutions, because quite frankly, I gave up on those years ago. Me and my best intentions often part ways rather early in the new year, but I can offer my consistent staple of fresh and organic goodies that come in the form of lovely produce. Since many of us just gorged ourselves with every holiday delight available [..]
What's on the side? Key West Inspired Grilled Corn
Published on 2011-07-04 11:39:00
Tequila and Key Lime Buttered Grilled Corn Summer is really starting to heat up a bit with long warm days and, when we are lucky, evenings filled with cool refreshing drinks and breezes to match. And since this is a Holid
What's on the side? Choya Cocktails, Friends and Awards
Published on 2011-06-30 02:51:00
Choya Cocktails, Friends and Awards I want to tell you a bit about this cocktail...for one many of you as myselfmay not be familiar with Choya...second this is not my cocktail recipe. Some of you may be wondering exactly why I am posting a
What's on the side? A Slightly Tipsy Shrimp Cocktail
Published on 2011-06-26 01:28:00
Grilled shrimp Cocktail with tomatillo and grape brandied salsa These days there are a multitude of cleaver concoctions based on this classic appetizer. The origins of this dish seem to be a little muddled, but according to &
Farmers' Market- The Ardent Epicures Shopping Spree and Snacks
Published on 2011-06-22 01:20:00
Farmers' Market- TAE's Shopping Spree and Snacks This was the first time that all three of TAE team ventured of in search of organic and local treasures. This was also our first visit to this particular farmers' market. &nb
What's for dessert? Lavender & Vanilla Bean Sugar Frozen Yogurt
Published on 2011-06-16 17:18:00
Lavender & Vanilla Bean Sugar Frozen Yogurt It all started when my friend C' purchased a beautiful bright red ice creammaker. Well being the kind of friend that I am, with a selfless giving nature I offered to break it in f
What's for lunch? Pear and Gouda Grilled Cheese
Published on 2011-06-11 20:34:00
Pear and Gouda Grilled Cheesewith a cherry balsamic glaze There are few things that come to mind that bring up the thought “Comfort Foods”, like that of gooey melted cheese. So here at TAE we have been doing a series on re-do's of the
What's for snack time? - Cheese-Stuffed Peppers with Roasted Garlic
Published on 2011-06-07 11:30:00
Gorgonzola and Cream Cheese-Filled Yellow Peppers with Roasted Elephant Garlic Roasted Garlic What you will need for this dish: one bulb of elephant garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper We roasted a whole bulb of elephant garlic using a ca
What's for Lunch? - Blue Grilled Cheese with Black Forest Bacon
Published on 2011-06-02 21:01:00
Grilled Cheese with Creamy Blue Cheese, Aged Cheddar, Apples and Bacon As part of our running series on grilled cheeses, I wanted to make something decidedly less vegetarian, and a little bit more full of bacon! Well, here it is! This
What's on the side? Chocolate Cocktails and A Tale of Three Cocoas
Published on 2011-05-30 15:01:00
Chocolate Cocktails and A Tale of Three Cocoas Happy Memorial Day to all from all of us here at TAE... We are hoping everyone is having a safe and wonderful extended weekend, with all of the amazing food and wonders that anyone
What's for lunch? Languedoc Style Tuna Salad Sandwich for a Gourmet Picnic
Published on 2011-05-26 11:43:00
Languedoc Style Tuna Salad Sandwich with a French Slaw for a Gourmet Picnic Today we are taking a journey to France...well our taste buds are anyway. The 5 Star Makeover Cooking Group has set the Month of Mays challenge as G
What's for snack time? Artichokes with Champagne Mustard Aioli
Published on 2011-05-22 14:43:00
Artichokes with Champagne Mustard Aioli,Papaya Purée and Cheese This is a very simple snack to put together that has been a favorite around herefor years. I was originally planning to grill these beauties, but instead opted for steaming.
What's for lunch? Farmers Market Salad with Creamy Cilantro Dressing
Published on 2011-05-18 15:54:00
Farmers Market SaladCreamy Cilantro Dressing On Sunday my friend Priscilla of She's Cookin' and I spent our morning and earlyafternoon playing at our local Farmers Market in New Port Beach. Although the morning started off with Spring sho
What's on the side? Crimini Mushroom and Plum Wine Consommé
Published on 2011-05-14 19:30:00
Crimini Mushroom and Plum Wine Consommé As some of you may already know this is my first piece as a Contributor to Honest Cooking the Food Magazine. Please stop by and say hello, you will find a glorious variety of re
What's for lunch? Insalata Caprese The Grilled Cheese
Published on 2011-05-10 16:19:00
Insalata Caprese "The Grilled Cheese" I have been a bit of a mood to change a few things up...or explore newways to enjoy the classics. The Insalata Caprese for instance, then the thought of a super comfort food, the grilled che
Happy Mother's Day ~ With an Herbed Pineapple Cocktail
Published on 2011-05-07 22:32:00
Happy Mother's Day ~ With an Herbed Pineapple Cocktail We would like to wish all of the Mom's out there a Very Happy Mother's Day... This will be a short post but with a relaxing and fun cocktail. As many of you know we have a rath
What's for dessert? Spiced Rum Plum Stacks with Mascarpone and Awards
Published on 2011-05-04 01:26:00
Poached Spiced Rum Plum Stackswith Mascarpone and Awards This is a very simple but fun way to serve fruit and a cheese dessert. And awards as you may already know if reading us here for awhile, come with a dessert :) So today I have prepared somethi
What's for dinner? Homemade Manicotti with Fresh Tomato Sauce
Published on 2011-05-01 00:13:00
Homemade Spinach Manicotti with Fresh Tomato Sauce Ah, manicotti with homemade pasta and tomato sauce... I mean, pasta stuffed with spiced up ricotta, then covered in garden fresh herbed tomato sauce. This makes
What's for dinner? Ginger-Lavender and Spring Vegetable Soup
Published on 2011-04-26 16:11:00
Ginger-Lavender & Spring Vegetable Soup As with many things you go back and forth about exactly what may be your favorite so and so...This is the case with this soup. Each and every time I prepare this I swear that it is indeed m
What's for breakfast? Ricotta Omelet Rolls
Published on 2011-04-22 11:46:00
Ricotta Omelet Rolls with Spinach, Sun-dried Tomatoes and Basil Today is Earth Day 2011, and of course we are featuring all fresh and organic ingredients here today. Not that, that is a new thing, but I do not always mention it :) So
Parmigiano Reggiano - Cracking Battle!
Published on 2011-04-19 07:22:00
The Big Crack - Parmigiano-Reggiano Cracking BattleHuntington Beach, CA Whole Foods Market We recently visited our local Whole Foods market for a very special event being held in Whole Foods stores nationwide, and internationally. Whol
What's for Lunch? Shaved Spring Vegetables with Feta Cream
Published on 2011-04-16 01:41:00
Shaved Spring Vegetables with Feta Cream Although I did not make it out to Farmers Market this week, I didhave a lovely organic veggie spree at a local health food store. The only goodies from the garden today are the mint leaves. I was lookin
What's for Dessert - French Toast Bread Pudding
Published on 2011-04-11 21:38:00
French Toast Bread Pudding This is an nice variation of a bread pudding that uses whole slices of bread, along with strips of croissants, and cinnamon, for a delicious breakfast dish or dessert. Ingredients 12 slices of cinnamon bread (regula
Announcement ~ We've gone mobile
Published on 2011-04-09 10:32:00
We have some very exciting news to share with you today... As I am sure you have already figured out by the title, we now have an App for your Smartphone! To be more accurate I suppose I should say we are now A Smartphone App... If you see it here,
What's on the side? Roasted Asparagus with Tomato and Mango Relish
Published on 2011-04-05 17:41:00
Roasted Asparagus with Tomato,Mango and Ginger Relish This is a very tasty side dish that is unbelievably easy and another that really reminds me of Spring. I went for a chunky version of a relish this time, and used organic mini
What's on the side? Brandy Dipped Citrus Salad
Published on 2011-04-01 16:26:00
A Brandy Dipped Citrus Salad with Fresh Fennel and Avocado The citrus of choice here includes Blood Oranges, Clementines andKumquates...I also had some fresh fennel that I added to this sort of grown up salad, along with some ripe avo
What's for brunch? Oeufs pochés à la sauce Mornay
Published on 2011-03-28 21:52:00
Oeufs pochés à la sauce Mornayor Poached Eggs with Cheese Sauce This dish is easy to prepare and perfect for a lazy morning breakfastof Sunday Brunch. If you have never enjoyed a Sauce Mornay, it is a simple sauce to prepare and is
What's for Brunch? - Cheese Board
Published on 2011-03-25 18:14:00
Cheddar Cheese Board with Organic Red Pear A cheese board is a delicious and simple way to enjoy cheese as a snack, as well as a great way to try out new and exciting cheeses. I had friends over the other day, and decided to make a small
What's for lunch? An Organic Gardener's Salad
Published on 2011-03-21 21:25:00
An Organic Gardener's Salad with a Citrus Dressing Spring is here...even though Southern California started it of with a massive storm. Regardless this salad came about and my garden was more than happy to indulge. Now the citrus were ac
What's for dinner? Orange and prune scented Couscous Chicken Roulade
Published on 2011-03-18 18:44:00
Orange-prune scented Couscous and Capacolla stuffed Chicken Roulade So why is the vegetarian cooking chicken? Well it all started with a set of interview questions from Food Lovers Website. A list of ingredients were posed and I
Happy Birthday to The Ardent Epicure~With Awards
Published on 2011-03-14 17:09:00
Happy 1st Birthday to The Ardent Epicure with a few awards to mention The Ardent Epicure~An Ode to the Pleasures of Food Yesterday March 13th was the 1st Anniversary or Birthday of The Ardent Epicure. This last year we have seen many changes and so
Food Tip - For the Love of Pots and Pans
Published on 2011-03-11 22:02:00
Caring for Pots and Pans Like the most coveted chef's knife your pan can very well dictate the outcome of your dish by the right choice of pan.. Not to mention the variety of pans to serve your culinary desires...The types of pans and their car
What's on the side? Moonlight Maitake Mushrooms
Published on 2011-03-06 02:31:00
Honey Butter & Champagne Poached Maitake Mushrooms I scored these pretty babies at a local heath food store near me. I have purchased these before but they were a more blond in color, these pretty babies however scream amber and
What's on the side? Mac n' Cheese on a Date
Published on 2011-03-01 11:36:00
Individual Macaroni and Cheesein Grana Padano Cheese baskets These are individual size macaroni and cheese sides in their very own cheese baskets. The pasta I chose is a Spinach Capelli, the capelli is a very thin long rod shaped pasta si
What's for snack time? Candied Ginger, Baked Asian Pears and Awards
Published on 2011-02-23 00:46:00
Candied Ginger, Baked Asian Pears and Awards Candied ginger makes a delightful snack and is frequently utilizedin our kitchen for a flavorful add of spiciness to many delectable dishes. Although on this occasion I have prepared
Whats on the side? Sunflower Salad with Pineapple Emulsion
Published on 2011-02-17 13:20:00
Sunflower Greens, Avocado, Pummelo and Mandarin Salad with Mintand a Pineapple Emulsion Anybody ready for Spring? And could my title get any longer? Especially considering we have a very simple starter salad going on here. Well here
Valentine's Red Velvet Cupcakes
Published on 2011-02-14 20:19:00
Red Velvet Cupcakeswith Cream Cheese Frosting Happy Valentines Day from all of us here at The Ardent Epicure.Here is a delicious recipe for red velvet cupcakes. These red delights are perfect for Valentine's day, but they definitel
What's for dinner? Jamaican Inspired Beans and Rice
Published on 2011-02-09 15:49:00
Jamaican Inspired Beans and Rice Traditionally this dish is prepared with red beans, more specifically kidney beans.The most famously know version here in the States is served in the Creole cuisine ofNew Orleans. For me the primary di
An Interview With The Ardent Epicure
Published on 2011-02-06 12:29:00
An Interview With The Ardent Epicure, on Spicie Foodies "My Favorite Foodies Series" My lovely and talented friend Nancy has launched a new series in which she will be interviewing some of her favorite foodies out in the blo
Guest Post~ By Denise Fletcher, Oeuf Cocotte aux Champignons
Published on 2011-02-02 20:17:00
Shirred Eggs with Mushrooms (Oeuf Cocotte aux Champignons) Today we have a very special and wonderful guest here on The Ardent Epicure. Denise is the Author of Quickies Morning, Noon and Night an exceptionally stunning and beautif
What's for Dessert - Creamy Oreo Cheesecake
Published on 2011-01-29 21:57:00
Oreo Cheesecake with an Oreo Cookie Crust Here is a recipe for a delicious Oreo cheesecake that will be sure to please everyone for a special occasion, or just for dessert any night! This cheesecake has chocolately Oreo cookies in the batter, a
What's on the side? Fregola with Portabella Ragù
Published on 2011-01-26 00:41:00
Frgola with Mint and Thyme Portabella Ragù Fregola [Freg-o-la] is a pasta that graces many dishes in the land of Sardegna Italy. Sardegna is an island in the Medetaranian Sea and fregola is said to primarily be prominent in the Sou
What's for lunch? Shades of Winter Salad with Avocado and Lemon Curd Dressing
Published on 2011-01-22 18:20:00
Shades of Winter Salad with Avocado and Lemon Curd Dressing There are some extraordinarily beautiful Winter fruits and vegetables.This salad is more of a through together...If it's fresh and in season, why not! You can really th
What's for dinner? Zen Soup with Azuki Bean, Sage and Chamomile
Published on 2011-01-19 05:07:00
Azuki Bean Soup with Sage,Chamomile and King Oyster Mushrooms These Organic Heirloom Azuki Beans were a new find for me...These legumes are said to be more easily digestible than others within the legume family. They are small round
What's for Dessert? Cocoa Mousse with Grand Marnier and Awards
Published on 2011-01-15 23:20:00
Cocoa Mousse with Grand Marnier, Blood Orange Molasses and Awards I love making mousse and heaven knows I love rich dark cocoa... So does my son Adam (aka Truffle Shuffle) and he has been torturing me to make this for him...or remake to be more
What's for Dinner? Rustic California Galette
Published on 2011-01-12 00:42:00
Rustic California Galettewith Black Beans, Mushrooms and Langostino Tails It started like this...I was seriously in the mood for some guacamole and I hada few tomatoes that needed to be used up. So as I was ransacking my fridge Ifoun
What's for lunch? Ricotta Stuffed Sweet Peppers with Ratatuille Nicoise
Published on 2011-01-08 12:40:00
Ricotta Stuffed Sweet Peppers with Ratatuille Sauce If you like vegetable lasagna, you will enjoy this dish. Basically we are doing a vegetable lasagna without the pasta. We have ricotta along with a quattro formaggio&
What's on the side? Bhutanese Red Rice and Lentil Pilaf
Published on 2011-01-04 17:40:00
Bhutanese Red Rice and Lentil Pilaf I had some of this beautiful rice along with some fresh organic lentils.I had been thinking about what I wanted to do with my wonderful treatswhen I ran across this recipe Red Lentil-Basmati Rice Pilaf
Happy New Year
Published on 2010-12-31 18:22:00
Happy New Year and Welcoming 2011
We wanted to wish everyone a delightful celebration to end 2010...Whether you are celebrating with a simple farewell or as an extravagant event.We wish you all a blessed and amazin