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Favorite Foods:

Anything Italian
Nuts
Cheese

Who are your favorite chefs/cooks?

Ellie Krieger
Michael Chiarello
Lydia Bastianich

About Me:

I am 57 years old and work for an insurance company. I am married for 3 1/2 years (second for both of us) to a super guy, Tony. He has 3 great kids, 2 are married and we have 3 grandkids. We all love to cook and entertain. If I could be one thing in my next life, it would be a caterer.

My Birthday is

October 6, 1951

Do you have a food related blog?

Yes

Website #1:

http://www.imaweekendcook.blogspot.com

Linda's Blog

Pork Wellington

This is a recipe that I acquired from a friend several years ago. She found it in a magazine. While it takes time to prepare, the results are fantastic. It is a lovely company recipe and so delicious.
The photo is a representation of what it might look like. When I make mine, I follow the instructions below and decorate with some of the pastry as described. I usually serve with garlic mashed potatoes and crisp tender green beans.

Pork Wellington
Prepare and Stuff:

2 pork tenderloins (6-8 oz ea… Continue

Posted on January 14, 2009 at 2:14pm —

Lemon Fruit Dip

One of the members of the Great Cooks Community was looking for a fruit dip to serve. I have always had tremendous success with the recipe I gave her. It is so versatile in the fact that you can use a variety of fruits and it always tastes good. In the summer I love this with juicy red strawberries. In the winter try it with apples, pears and cantaloupe. It is also good with shortbread cookie dippers.
The best part is that it is easy to make!

Lemon Fruit Dip

1 8-oz. Container of sour cream
¼ c… Continue

Posted on January 13, 2009 at 3:08pm —

Pepperoni Pizza Spread

Are you getting ready for a Super Bowl party? This will sure to please the guys. It tastes like homemade pizza without the mess of stretching out the dough! And the aroma of it in the oven is wonderful. You can add as many of the "topping" ingredients as you want. I tried some carmelized onions in it one time...very good. To make it a bit healthier, try using Hormel turkey pepperoni. You cannot tell the difference from the real thing.
Serve with breadsticks or crusty bread.

Pepperoni Pizza Spre… Continue

Posted on January 13, 2009 at 9:35am — 1 Comment

Easy hors d'oeuvres

It seems as if I always have a brick or 2 of cream cheese in the fridge. It is versatile for so many recipes. One of my favorites is one that is easy and very good. You can decorate it up a little for the season or leave it plain.
In our house, we call it Tuscan Torte. I usually serve it with table water crackers to preserve the integrity of the wonderful flavors. Try this out on your guests...you will be glad you did!

Tuscan Torte

1 8-oz brick cream cheese, softened
Pesto (I use Buitoni which… Continue

Posted on January 12, 2009 at 8:18am —

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At 6:32pm on January 14, 2009, Mrs.W said…: Thank you. I entertain a lot--it's good to have quick go-to recipes like that!

At 11:02pm on December 15, 2008, Jill McKeever said…: Welcome to GCC!
Please continue to make yourself comfortable. Introduce yourself in the Forum and join as many groups/discussions as you can keep up with.
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