Monthly Archives: March 2010

Guaca-mame (Avocado and Edamame Dip)

What do you get when you mix guacamole with edamame dip? Guaca-mame, of course! At least, that’s what my hubby called it while sampling this culinary experiment. It all started when I saw this Quick and Easy Edamame Dip over at La Fuji Mama (isn’t she brilliant?)…  I love edamame, and I loved the idea…

Peppercorn Crusted Filet with Gorgonzola

Did you have any favorite “company” recipes as a kid? You know the ones… The recipes that were reserved for when company was coming for dinner! Growing up, I had a few favorites dishes that my mom made when we were having company. One of those recipes was Shoofly Pie, a Pennsylvania Dutch favorite made…

Chai Spiced Roasted Almonds

I really enjoyed my spicy cocoa roasted almonds a few weeks ago.  They were a great, relatively healthy chocolatey snack… Better than the other chocolate alternatives around the house! So, I stocked up on a bunch of almonds again this week to make another batch of roasted almonds.  This time around, I wasn’t in the…