Chocolate Graham Crunch
Chocolate Caramel Graham Crackers
Ingredients:
15-20 graham crackers – broken in half
¾ cup butter – cut into small pieces
½ cup brown sugar
1- 12oz. package of semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped & toasted nuts – walnuts or pecans *
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Orzo and Pancetta Salad
Orzo and Pancetta Salad
Ingredients:
1 box of Orzo
1 4 oz package of chopped Pancetta*
1 cup fresh Basil – torn into bite sized pieces
3-4 cloves of Garlic – minced
½ cup Pine Nuts
1 cup shredded Asiago Cheese
¼ cup Olive oil
1 teaspoon Balsamic Vinegar
Black Pepper
Red Pepper Flakes
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Chocolate Syrup Brownie Cake
Chocolate Syrup Brownie Cake
Ingredients:
2 cups Hershey’s Chocolate Syrup
½ cup Butter (1 stick)
½ cup Brown Sugar
½ cup white Sugar
4 eggs
1 cup All Purpose Flour
¼ teaspoon Salt
2 teaspoons Vanilla
1 cup Chocolate Chips
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Broccoli Salad
Broccoli
Salad
There are several versions of this broccoli salad but this one is my favorite! It is perfect for a summer pool party served with crusty “No Knead Bread” and your favorite beverage! Make it a day ahead and all the work is done! The portions are estimated so it can be changed to fit the size of the crowd you are feeding.
Prep. Time – 30 minutes
Serves – 6-8
2lb bag of broccoli florets- cut into bite size pieces quickly blanched* (you can just use the broccoli raw for this recipe – personal preference)
1 cup sun dried tomatoes **
1 cup of toasted slivered almonds
½ cup chopped onion (green onions can also be used)
1 & ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
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Spring Wines
March/23/2009 08:58 PM Filed in: Wine | Recommendations
by Lisa Semler
I have two recommendations for the spring or warm weather days. The first is our 2006 Saddlerock Rose. Not to be missed, our Saddlerock Rose is a Malibu sunset red in color. It's dry and sophisticated yet as far from the overly sweet boxed blush wines as you can get.
My personal favorite is and will always be the Sauvignon Blanc. Our second vintage of 2008 Sauvignon Blanc--100% estate grown--is delicate yet balanced with aromas of citrus rind and fresh fig. I love the crisp citrus tropical flavors of a great Sauvignon Blanc! Read More...
