Too Sweet For The Sweetest Sweet Tooth!

Hi! I baked a Jam Crostata a few days ago. I think that I am the only one in my family who loved it! It was very sweet, and I will admit that it made my heart skip, but it was still good. I used strawberry jam with lemon juice and zest. The crust tasted just like a shortbead cookie! Then, for the final touch, I put a dollop of whipped cream on top! The only problem was the fact that it didn't stay together. The whole thing looked like was bleeding in the middle. But, I loved making it. I can't wait to make the other three types of crostata in the book!

Buona Apettite!

Potatoes, Potatoes, Potatoes

Hi! I finished a simple recipes called "New Potatoes with Rosemary". Bet you can't guess what they are, huh? This recipe calls for, of course, new potatoes and rosemary. They turned out pretty well, but my family is not a big fan of potatoes unless they are mashed. This recipe makes a good side dish, but I don't think that I would make it again. I never have liked potatoes very much (they are too starchy) but I eat them now and then. Unfortunately, I wasn't thinking very well that day, so I forgot to take a picture. But, I guess potatoes aren't really exciting to look at any way. That's all for now!

Soup for the Soul

Hi! Today I made a recipe called "Wedding Soup with Turkey Meatballs", and a recipe called "Poultry Stock", which I needed for the soup. It was a wonderful soup. It was almost like a chicken soup, minus the chicken, with meatballs instead. My mouth was in heaven. I took seconds. The flavors of this soup still linger on my tongue, while making my mouth water. The picture on the right is my finished product. I could eat this soup everyday! Buona Apetitte!

Heavenly food!

Hi! Two days ago I made Parmesan Chicken and Arugula Prosciutto Orange Walnut Salad. It was delicious! I absolutely loved the Chicken! I personally didn't love the salad, but my mom loved it and told me it was wonderful, so her being an adult, I took her word. The chicken was absolutely delicious. All I did was lightly brush it with mayonnaise and herbs, and then rolled it in bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese and baked it. I would definitely repeat this recipe! Here are some Pictures:

Buona Apetitte!

A Commentary on Vegetables- Broccoli

Hi! This post is all about vegetables. Yes, I know it's weird, but vegetables can be interesting things. For example, think about the vegetable broccoli. There are several clues in the name, color and feel that give you some insight into how it is going to taste before you try it. First, broccoli is a yellowish-green color, which clues us in that it will be bitter. Second, it feels kind of like a cluster of bacteria all attached to one stem. Last, think about the name. Broccoli. If you look at it closely, you will see something in the word. I'll help you. Broccoli. E-coli. Kind of makes you want to go throw out the broccoli that is probably festering in your fridge, doesn't it? Yeah, that's how I feel too. Well, more next time!

Buona apetite!

How I Started

Hi! I have done a little bit of blogging now, and I have decided to back track a bit and tell you all how I got started. I got a movie called "Julie and Julia" for Christmas. This movie was about a lady who was so inspired that she decided to cook through one of Julia Child's cookbooks and blog about it. Do you see the comparison? I love cooking so I am cooking through the GLF cookbook and blogging about it. You're probably asking yourself this question: "Why would anyone need to cook everything in a cookbook?" Well, I need to otherwise I know I will only make the pastas and the deserts. Well, I think I summed that up. Bye!

Bread Sticks For All!

Hi! Right after I finished my school work, I made Bread Sticks!!! They are absolutely delicious. Made with Parmesan Cheese and Fresh Minced Garlic, I could eat these delicious Bread Sticks forever! Here are some Pictures:

I am already four days down with 153 recipes still to go. I think I will finish my goal before the deadline is up, but from now on, I will add a list to the side of my blog that has all of the things I have cooked.

Buona apettite!

Success!

Hi! Last night I made Tortellini in Broth, Broccoli Rampini, and Aunt Caramel's Pasta Dough. The pasta dough I used in the tortellini. It was delicious! I would definitely make the tortellini again, but I didn't love the broccoli. My mom did, however. I guess the reason she liked it more than me is one, she loves broccoli, and two, it is scientifically proven that adults have less and duller taste buds than kids, which explains how adults can stand and even enjoy nasty vegetables that kids hate. Anyway, last night, we also ate the Tiramisu. It was one of the best desserts I have ever made! The only thing I need to do next time I make it is I need to soak the ladyfingers longer in the hot chocolate, make homemade whipped cream, and make a double recipe! It was so good that we ate all but a little of it. Also, I think I should let it thaw more before serving. I love this cookbook!!! Here is a link to where you can buy it on line: The Gluten Free Cookbook by Mary Capone.

Buona apettite

Two More Done!!!

Hi! Already only 364 days are left and I still have 157 recipes to go! Today I have cooked 2 more recipes, as well as something that I experimented with. The first thing I cooked: Italian Lady Fingers. The second: Tuscan Tiramisu. The Lady Fingers were part of the Tiramisu. I layered Lady Fingers dipped in Hot Chocolate with Marscapone cheese spread over the top and a light layer of shaved chocolate. I am planning to cook a large meal tomorrow, and that is when I will know how my Tiramisu turned out. I can't wait! Here are some pictures of my work in progress:



Lady Fingers:

Tiramisu:

Now, about my own recipe. I made a thick hot chocolate that was almost the consistency of pudding. Here is the recipe:


Chocolate Lover's Creamy Cocoa

Ingredients:

3/4 cup Heavy Cream

3 tablespoons Dagoba dark or other rich hot chocolate powder mix

3 tablespoons pure raw cane sugar


Instructions:
1.Pour all ingredients into small sauce pan and heat on medium heat while stirring slowly.
2.When Chocolate is rapidly boiling, stir quickly to remove any lumps and turn heat to low.
3.Let chocolate cook while stirring slow as not to burn for five minutes or so.
4.Remove Chocolate from heat and pour into mugs for drinking/spooning.
5.Serve with a small squirt of whip cream or marchmallow on top.

Buona apettite!

Serves 2 people

This is a great recipe on a cold snowy day. Enjoy!

The Beginning

It is the start of a new year, which brings about many changes in my lifestyle. I have decided to embark on a culinary adventure this year. I am going to cook through the Gluten Free Italian Cookbook by Mary Capone. I will have 365 days to cook 160 recipes. Today is day one. I already have made a recipe called "Green Beans with Almonds". The name of this recipe is pretty self explanatory. It is just what it says, green beans and almonds sauteed with butter and olive oil. This week, I am planning to make many other recipes including Parmesan Chicken and Tiramisu. Wish me luck!!!