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Pizza on the grill

Posted on June 8, 2010 by mommalatteskitchen

Ingredients Dough: 1 pkg yeast (or 2-1/4 teas. yeast) 1/4 teaspoon sugar 3/4 cup warm water (110 degrees) 1-3/4 cup flour 1/2 teaspoon salt Toppings: Your choice, my ingredients in this picture are pizza sauce, tomato slices, fresh mozzarella, chopped … Continue reading →

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Pasta Milanese/Pasta con Sarde

Posted on June 7, 2010 by mommalatteskitchen

Pasta Milanese or Pasta con Sarde is a St. Joseph’s Day tradition for Sicilians. The Saint Joseph’s Day menu is meat-free because this day falls during the Lenten season. I’ve seen many different versions of this recipe but this one … Continue reading →

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Rustic Apple Tart

Posted on June 6, 2010 by mommalatteskitchen

I love using the word “rustic.” That gives you the ok to be creative. In other words…do what you feel, no rules. This makes a very large plate sized tart or you can make 2 smaller tarts. Crust 2 cups … Continue reading →

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Quinoa Mushroom Pilaf

Posted on June 5, 2010 by mommalatteskitchen

Quinoa (pronounced keen-wa), is a grain that comes from the Andes Mountains of South America. Quinoa contains more protein than any other grain; an average of 16.2 percent, compared with 7.5 percent for rice, 9.9 percent for millet, and 14 … Continue reading →

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Asparagus/zucchini pasta

Posted on June 4, 2010 by mommalatteskitchen

This is a great summer vegetable pasta. Delicious! Ingredients 2 small zucchini, sliced in 1/2 inch pieces 10 asparagus spears, sliced in 1 inch pieces 1/2 small onion, chopped finely 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, sliced 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 … Continue reading →

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Italian bread joke

Posted on June 3, 2010 by mommalatteskitchen

Two guys, one 80 and one 87, were sitting on their usual park bench one morning. The 87 year old had just finished his morning jog and wasn’t even short of breath. The 80 year old was amazed at his … Continue reading →

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Mocha shortbread bars

Posted on June 2, 2010 by mommalatteskitchen

These may not look real fancy but they are delicious. This recipe makes quite a few bars so I decided to freeze a batch. Whenever I felt like a little treat, I would take one out of the freezer. Worked … Continue reading →

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Avocado Pie

Posted on June 1, 2010 by mommalatteskitchen

Think Key Lime pie because this tastes just like it. It’s a very refreshing pie for the summer. Ingredients 1 large avocado or 3 small, sliced up 1 can Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk 6 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice … Continue reading →

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Alfajores (dulce de leche filled shortbread sandwich cookies)

Posted on May 31, 2010 by mommalatteskitchen

My husband was the one that introduced these cookies to me. It’s a South American cookie that is simply delicious. You seriously can’t stop eating these. I made these the other day and had to send some to my sister-in-law … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Cinnamon rolls

Posted on May 30, 2010 by mommalatteskitchen

These smell fantastic. Easy to make and taste really gooood! Yum! Ingredients Dough 1 cup canned pumpkin 2 large eggs 2 tablespoons to 1/4 cup lukewarm water 1/4 cup soft butter 2 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour 1 3/4 cups White … Continue reading →

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