Monthly Archives: September 2010

Warm Tortellini Salad with Zucchini and Tomatoes

More zucchini!  Get it while it lasts!  This is a quick meal using prepared tortellini that can be made on a weeknight.  I really wanted to add some cheese, such as Parmesan, but it was tasty without it.  Make sure to reserve some pasta water instead of draining it all.   Warm Tortellini Salad with…

Sparkling Sweet Cherry Lemonade

I made this and it looked nothing like the picture on Paula Deen’s website.  It was still good though.  I’m thinking I should have drained the cherry juice prior to pureeing.  Something to think about for next time… Sparkling Sweet Cherry Lemonade From Paula Deen Ingredients: 1 (10-ounce) package frozen pitted sweet cherries (2 cups),…

SMS: Mom’s French Pancakes

Yes, one day late again.  If I would have read the instructions earlier, I would have known how easy the recipe was.  I read the ingredient list to make sure I had everything and nothing more.  If I would have continued to read, I would have known I just needed to combine the ingredients in…

Zucchini-Yogurt Bread

Yes, another zucchini recipe.  I told you earlier in the week to get ready for zucchini.  There is more after this too! This is a healthy option for you.  I substituted some whole wheat flour into the recipe and the yogurt added moisture without added fat.  I made a loaf for my BFF who recently relocated…

Let the Countdown Begin!

It is that time of year again people:  Epcot International Food & Wine Festival time at Walt Disney World.  My sister and I are going to be making a road trip there in less than a month!  This year we will be running in the inaugural Wine & Dine Half-marathon Relay in addition to a…

Ricotta, Fig, and Prosciutto Bruschetta

Figs are in season, and I am taking advantage of it!  I remember eating figs off of my grandmother’s fig tree, so I take advantage of this time of year. This recipe called for fig jam or preserves, but I bought some figs and sliced them up!  And who does not like prosciutto?  The saltiness…