Rossini – A Classic Cocktail

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I adore Prosecco and think that bubbles shouldn’t just be reserved for special occasions. Besides sipping prosecco directly from my flute I also like to mix it up into cocktails. Besides the BELLINI one of my favorite bubbly based cocktails is the Rossini! It’s bright, festive and yes tickles your nose a little when you drink it.

Caramelized Onion, Mushroom & Swiss Panino

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In the week after Christmas but before the New Year, I’m a little cooked out. I have to admit, making elaborate meals just isn’t on my radar. I do however need to eat and want something quick and delicious. My go to? PANINI! They’re perfect for lunch and if you add a salad (gah did I just mention salad in two posts back to back, feel my head quick ; 0 ) or a hearty bowl of SOUP and you’re all set.

How To Make Balsamic Vinaigrette

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The new year is almost here (gah!) and with the new year comes resolutions and/or goals. Eating more healthy foods (aka loosing a few pounds from the holidays) seems to top most people’s list. Including mine. Salads immediately come to mind. Typically you won’t find me eating many salads. I’m just not a big salad fan. But on the rare occasion I do have one, it has to be dressed with balsamic vinegar. Period.

How to Make Norwegian Gravlax

Posted by Paula in All Recipes, Dips & Sauces, Fish, Seafood, Sponsored, Vegetarian | 16 comments

This post brought to you by Norwegian Salmon. All opinions are 100% mine.

Living so close to the coast we are definitely seafood lovers. And being so close to the water, we know good seafood when we taste it. We also know when it comes to finding authentic, superior tasting foods, origin really does matters. Today we’re going to focus on one of my favorite fish – salmon. When it comes to salmon, Norway is on top of it’s game.

Zaletti {Polenta Cookies}

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I saw those raised eyebrows ; ) Yes you read correctly that says polenta cookies.  But just give them a chance,  they’re not corn-y at all ; ) They do however have a gorgeous yellow thanks to the polenta. And there’s also grappa and dried fruit involved. Which makes these a must try in my book.

Cheesy Pancetta Panini with Rosemary {Panini al Rosmarino e Formaggio}

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Bread, Cheese and Pancetta. What’s not to love right? Put it together and you have this small crunchy ooey gooey bite of bliss that’s been kissed with a smidge of rustic woody rosemary. Yes, it’s pretty fantastic and EASY. It’s a great snack, light lunch or an amazing appetizer.

Fig Tart {Crostata di Fichi}

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Isn’t she lovely {yes you’ll be hearing that song all day in your head now…you’re welcome} I made her especially for a brand spankin’ new online food magazine called Foodie Crush. I’m pretty smitten with it and I know you will be too. Heidi, the force behind this gorgeousness put together an incredible collection of recipes, photography and everything you wanted to know about the food bloggers behind them {okay maybe not everything but  a lot ; ) }

Roast Pork Loin {Arista al Forno}

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To say we’re pretty fond of the pig is an understatement. The pig gives us so many fantastically delicious cuts from: Bacon, to Pork Tenderloin, to Pork Shoulder to well I could go on and on, so it’s only fitting that the pig should be a big deal, right? ; )

Radiatori with Pumpkin Sauce {Radiatori Con La Zucca}

Posted by Paula in All Recipes, Main Course, Pasta | 18 comments

I have a thing for uniquely shaped pastas.  Whereas we can always find spaghetti, penne, elbows, ziti, fettucine  in our regular markets it’s not everyday that we come across radiatori and others like it. I always find fantastic pasta selections at  World Market . For the record, World Market doesn’t know who I am {well okay I do have a rewards card so I’m guessing SOMEONE over there has my name and number on file} which means that they have given me zilch in exchange for mentioning them. I just happen to LURVE them and spend way too much moo-lah in the store ; )