Category Archives: Cooking

Chilean Sea Bass in parchment with Garlic-Ginger sauce

Posted on August 29, 2010 by jacqui722

My 20 year old daughter is growing up before my eyes and isn’t home that much for dinner, especially on a Saturday night when her boyfriend wins out over family dinner time (surprise, surprise).  So, it was a nice romantic … Continue reading →

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Baking bread and other cozy things

Posted on June 22, 2010 by jacqui722

Following along on my quest for organic healthy eating, I am now baking my own bread. What a difference! I don’t have a bread machine, but really- it’s a relatively simple thing to do if you have a nice basic … Continue reading →

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Family Cookbook

Posted on January 31, 2010 by jacqui722

Well, I’ve been working on compiling a cookbook of family recipes and family favorites. I’m using lulu.com and it’s going pretty well so far. It’s quite an undertaking, but the result will be a beautiful hard-bound cookbook to pass down … Continue reading →

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Easiest Crockpot Recipes

Posted on November 4, 2009 by jacqui722

P.S. most of these are low fat/low calorie recipes ’cause that’s the way I roll Fiesta Chicken Chili 4 cans of Chunky brand Fiesta chicken, rice and beans (found in the soup aisle) Salt  & Pepper Sprinkle as much chili … Continue reading →

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Cheddar Ale Soup for Bruce’s Birthday

Posted on October 10, 2009 by jacqui722

My brother’s birthday is in October, so we celebrate with an Octoberfest theme.  This is the soup I make for the appetizer, which the menfolk of the family always enjoy.  Beer & Cheese?  Of course they like it! CHEDDAR ALE … Continue reading →

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Walnut Honey Butter

Posted on October 2, 2009 by jacqui722

My friend Helen gave me this recipe. It makes the most delicious butter- and is wonderful melting on toast, bagels or popovers. I always give it as a Christmas gift for all the teachers, co-workers and friends who I want … Continue reading →

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Wonderful Pumpkin Soup with Ginger

Posted on September 25, 2009 by jacqui722

Here’s a recipe that I love because it reminds me of Fall in CT….something I really miss living here in Florida.  It always brings me back to the crisp cold nights and hunting for the perfect pumpkin in golden farm … Continue reading →

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Funny Name but delicious to eat! Baba Ganouj

Posted on September 22, 2009 by jacqui722

Ok, I’m Italian.  I also love to eat foods that are different and interesting.  All this happens between following Weightwatchers recipes and enjoying foods I love.  I guess I’ll try to alternate between the WW’s and the Internationals!  Today I’m … Continue reading →

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1 point Soup for Weightwatchers

Posted on September 20, 2009 by jacqui722

If you do weightwatchers, you’re really familiar with the zero point soup that you’re supposed to eat when you’re hungry and don’t want to spend a lot of points on a filling meal. This is my version of the soup, … Continue reading →

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A Simple, Authentic Pasta Dish

Posted on September 19, 2009 by jacqui722

My friend Frank gave me this recipe. His parents are both Italian, and lived half of their life in Italy. They once owned an Italian restaurant and this simple little dish is a beautiful example of old time Italian cooking. … Continue reading →

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