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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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Peachy Cocktail Sauce

by TT on April 26th, 2012 | Recipes, Spreads & Sauces

In an attempt to broaden my 14 year old's seafood palate, I decided to cook tuna last week. Unfortunately, the fish counter that I visited had none available, so I went with her current favorite fish, salmon, and jumbo shrimp. Shrimp is a type of seafood that she doesn't like, but the rest of us do. I figured if I got her to try it again, it may start to be a seafood item that she likes. She adores coconut, so I thought some coconut shrimp might do the trick.

Apparently, the lure of a coconut coating isn't enough

Green Bean Fries

by TT on April 23rd, 2012 | Appetizers, Side Dishes

I will start with a disclaimer. Do not make this recipe as a way of replacing french fries for people who love them. Although they are salty and have a similar shape, no fan of the french fry will think of these as an equivalent substitute. That being said, these green bean fries will be enjoyed when presented as a secondary salty snack or side dish.

Personally, I am not a fan of most french fries. They tend to be heavy in grease or oil and are unappetizing to me. So, for me, switching to green beans is an easy

Pineapple Mango Salsa

by TT Jr. on April 18th, 2012 | Appetizers, Recipes, Spreads & Sauces

Hey there! I am sure you guys are usually used to seeing TT's name in the author spot, but my mom has been very busy lately so we decided to split up the articles. . .and I should probably now introduce myself. I am TT Jr. If you are one of her avid readers, you would know me as her fourteen year old daughter. You may already know this, but I am a competitive gymnast and a vegetarian.

Last weekend my family and I were having munchies for dinner, and I offered to help cook. I decided to make pineapple

Balsamic Strawberries

by TT on April 11th, 2012 | Appetizers, Desserts, Spreads & Sauces

The other night was a cooking-free Tapas Monday. On this occasion, the lack of cooking wasn't dictated by a busy schedule; rather, it was created due to a shopping trip my husband and I made over the weekend. Spending some time at an Italian pasta and cheese shop, we found many delicious items and chose a few to bring home. With the purchase of country pâté and a goat's milk brie, our Monday menu was almost fully planned.

I was thinking about what could be added to the menu to provide a little lightness and more flavor when my husband

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

Scots Irish Stew

by TT on February 29th, 2012 | Main Dishes, Recipes

As far as holidays go, I think that St. Patrick's Day is one of the most celebrated holidays that doesn't involve much cooking creativity. What I've seen is that people either go to a restaurant serving Irish fare or make corned beef and cabbage at home. For some reason, the wearing o' the green doesn't encourage people to try different dishes.

Hopefully this recipe series will encourage Think Tasty readers to serve something new. With St. Patrick's Day falling on a Saturday, it gives home cooks even more time and opportunity to try a new recipe and surprise their friends

10 Fitch Gluten Free Cinnamon Pecan Pancakes with Caramelized Bananas

by TT on February 28th, 2012 | Best B&B Bites

Today the editors of Think Tasty are pleased to introduce a new recipe series, Best B&B Bites. On a biweekly basis, we will be sharing a delicious recipe courtesy of a bed & breakfast. Although one often thinks of morning dishes, we will be sharing a wide variety of dishes from B&Bs around the world.

We did think it best to start with a breakfast dish for the inaugural post. So, for your cooking pleasure, we are pleased to share this pancake recipe, courtesy of 10 Fitch Bed & Breakfast Inn in Auburn, New York.

10 Fitch Gluten Free Cinnamon

Balsamic Mushrooms

by TT on February 27th, 2012 | Appetizers, Recipes

At one of the restaurants that my husband and I love to frequent, they offer assaggi. In case your Italian is as weak as mine, I'll translate for you. Assaggi are tastings or samplings. Thus, in this part of their menu, you can choose three to five different items on which to nibble before your main course. We love ordering items from this section, as we get to sample a handful of tasty foods.

Two of our favorite items are the mushrooms and onions. On their menu, the mushrooms are wood-roasted. Unfortunately, we don't have a wood-fired oven in

Banana Frozen Yogurt

by TT on February 23rd, 2012 | Desserts, Recipes

As a couple who shares a common love of food, my husband and I spend a fair amount of time searching for new-to-us restaurants, sharing articles about interesting recipes, and ogling cool kitchen tools. However, we don't own a tremendous amount of small appliances. We have the basics, plus a few fun items, such as a commercial strength blender. Recently, we added a small appliance that has to be our new favorite tool: an ice cream maker.

Every time we had seen a tv chef make a frozen dish, we had debated whether or not we should purchase an ice

St. Patrick’s Day- Irish Aged Cheddar Fondue

by TT on February 22nd, 2012 | Appetizers, Main Dishes, Recipes

I know, the box of chocolate and the bouquet of flowers from Valentine's Day still grace your counter, but it is time to start thinking about the next holiday's food. I mean, aren't themed food menus a major topic for your spare thinking time? If they aren't yet, they should be. Think about how much more fun holidays and events could be with the perfect menu.

The next holiday that we are planning at Think Tasty is St. Patrick's Day. For me, I have been making the same menu for the same group of people for the last six years:

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