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Vegtable Cream Cheese

by TT Jr. on May 14th, 2012 | Recipes, Spreads & Sauces

I love bagels. I just love them, specifically toasted. And with cream cheese. They are so delicious when they are still hot and the cream cheese starts to melt on them. My favorite flavor is salt bagels, and they are delicious with plain cream cheese, but sometimes that gets a little boring. So, I decided to make a vegetable cream cheese to see how it tasted with my mom's yummy salt bagels. It tasted like heaven on a hot bagel. The sweet crunchy carrots with the tangy, slightly spicy chives against the salty, hot, soft, crunchy bagel is incredible.

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Leek & Goat Cheese Mini-Tarts

by TT on March 29th, 2012 | Appetizers

Although the sources of inspiration for my cooking may vary, I think the inspiration for this dish was unique. Over the weekend I made lobster newburg for my husband's birthday. As this was a dish I'd never made, I reviewed many recipes, seeking what seemed like the perfect combination of ingredients. In the end I debated between two recipes, finally choosing one that utilized a roux.

After our dinner on Sunday evening, our 15 year old asked why we had leeks in the refrigerator. I then realized that while shopping I had purchased all of the ingredients for the recipe

Feta Sauce

by TT on March 22nd, 2012 | Recipes, Spreads & Sauces

As I was planning the menu for the most recent Tapas Monday, I asked my daughter what she would like. The carb-loving girl that she is, she requested pasta. I asked if she wanted it plain with grated parmesan. She asked if I could make a parmesan sauce. I explained that this dinner would be just for her, as her brother was having meat sauce, so it seemed like a lot of work. She looked at me and said, "All you need to do is make a roux, add some milk and parmesan."

I must note that she said that

Blue Cheese & Dates

by TT on March 19th, 2012 | Appetizers

As I mentioned in my Maple Apple Mustard recipe, last Tapas Monday was not one that allowed for a lot of cooking time. Instead I worked on pairing each of the cheeses with a simple condiment: sharp cheddar with maple apple mustard, truffle cheese with pinot grigio sausage. I had a wedge of gorgonzola that was begging to be paired.

I personally love the combination of pears and blue cheese, but we were without pears. Looking for something sweet to contrast with the salt and bite of the blue cheese, I remembered that we had a package of dates.

Maple Apple Mustard

by TT on March 15th, 2012 | Spreads & Sauces

I know I've written about it many times, but I thoroughly adore Tapas Mondays. Even though it means not eating dinner until after 9:00, it is such a wonderful way to start the workweek. The kids are in bed, working on homework, or entertaining themselves on a different floor of the house. The dining room is lit by candles, and my husband and I sit down to a delicious dinner and some prosecco.

Many of these nights involve a fair amount of cooking. While the kids eat their dinner, I am working on that night's menu. However, sometimes there are

Chocolate Stout Cupcakes with Grasshopper Icing

by TT on March 14th, 2012 | Desserts, Recipes

To end our St. Patrick's Day recipe series, a dessert seemed like the perfect fit. What we found was a recipe that is the perfect combination of sweet dessert and Irish beverage. With a stout, such as Guinness, and dark chocolate in the batter, this cupcake is sure to please the majority of your holiday crowd. A grand finale of mint-flavored frosting should provide a bit of sugary brightness.

Make these cupcakes early in the day (or even the day before), and you will have a dessert that requires no last minute work. Once you're ready for dessert, it will

Parmesan Haddock

by TT on September 9th, 2009 | Healthy Cooking, Main Dishes, Recipes

Last week when I asked our eleven year old daughter what she wanted for dinner, she requested haddock and green beans. For some kids that might mean fish sticks and canned veggies but not our daughter. Nope, she wants fish from the seafood counter that we bread lightly and fresh green beans that are steamed until crisp-tender. With a request like that I was more than happy to add these items to my grocery list.

This week when I sought dinner ideas from her she again requested haddock and green beans. Now, while I am thrilled with her healthy choices, eating

Apple & Cheddar Melt

by TT on September 7th, 2009 | Recipes, Sandwiches

The kids have returned to school, and summer is nearing its end, which means that apple season has arrived in New England. Although apples are readily available all year long, none are as tasty as an apple that is eaten the same day that it is picked.

Of course, we eat apples right off the tree, but we enjoy finding new ways to serve them. I have used apples for salsa, pies, wraps, and crisps. The other week I decided to use the first apples of the season in an open-faced melt.

This sandwich had multiple inspirations. First, Paula Red

Review: 1789 Restaurant, Washington, DC

by TT on September 1st, 2009 | Restaurant Reviews

An evening of travel without children means it is the perfect time for a culinary adventure. For my husband and me that usually means an evening of strolling to a few different restaurants and enjoying a different appetizer or small dish at each. However, during our quick trip to Washington, DC, we decided to indulge in an evening of fine dining. Not regular visitors to this city, we relied upon our concierge's recommendation of 1789 Restaurant.

Our concierge made our reservation for 9:00, but we decided to arrive a little early to check out the restaurant and enjoy a pre-dinner

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