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  • Chicken with Cognac and Mushroom

    by Canapes and Chocolate

    Sunday dinner features chicken more often than not.  This afternoon I watched The Hundred-Foot Journey, a movie starring Manish Dayal which tells the story of an East Indian start-up restaurant right across the street (exactly One Hundred Feet) from a Michelin-starred French restaurant owned and operated by Helen Mirren.  A cute movie that made me want to cook some delicious Indian food right then,...

    January 10, 2016
    Comment 1
    Chicken, Company's Here, Entertaining, Entree, Recipes
  • French Bread Pudding Soufflé with Grand Marnier

    by Canapes and Chocolate

    Days of fresh fruit desserts and long hot summers are gone and Fall has definitely arrived.  Loving it!   Time to switch gears and make warm, cozy desserts and a bread pudding soufflé makes that request easy to fulfill.  You can use all types of bread for this (Challah, Italian, Brioche, or any artisan-style bread) but I prefer to use to be traditional Sour Dough French Bread...

    October 10, 2015
    Comments 4
    Comfort Food, Desserts, Entertaining, Recipes
  • Roasted Acorn Squash with Cognac Glaze

    by Canapes and Chocolate

    I found a new cooking pal this week Tiffani Thiessen, on the Cooking Channel’s “Dinner at Tiffani’s”, her new show. You probably remember her from the 90’s sitcom, Saved by the Bell.  Well she is all grown up, married with a 5-year-old daughter and another one on the way.  And she is gorgeous, as is her husband Brady Smith.  She invites celebrity friends over for dinner and...

    April 19, 2015
    Comment 1
    Quick & Easy, Vegetables
  • Sweet Lemon Loaf

    by Canapes and Chocolate

    On the way home from work on Friday I was listening on the radio to Jeanne Robertson, a really wonderful and funny humorist and motivational speaker. She was relaying a story about her 7Up Pound Cake, which she makes and delivers to family and friends when someone has “passed”.  Now you might not think death is a funny topic, but in fact her story...

    March 22, 2015
    Comments 5
    Desserts, Quick & Easy
  • Homemade Turkey Soup

    by Canapes and Chocolate

    There must be hundreds of turkey soup recipes floating out there to help use up your leftovers from Thanksgiving. This is the first time I ever made by own turkey stock, as I usually just use a carton of chicken broth.  I was amazed at how prominent the turkey flavor was by making it from scratch.  It has to cook for about 4 hours, so...

    November 30, 2014
    Comments 0
    Comfort Food, Quick & Easy, Soup
  • Grilled stone peaches over mache greens with creamy lime dressing

    by Canapes and Chocolate

    I moved from Northern California to the Northwest about 25 years ago, and took with me an established peach tree that had sentimental value.  My gardener dug up the tree for me, but said it wouldn’t live by the time the movers set it on their truck……but it did.  The movers swore up and down that it would not survive the long cold trip to Seattle...

    August 27, 2014
    Comments 9
    Quick & Easy, Salads
  • Creamy zucchini soup with Parmesan Crisps

    Creamy Zucchini and Asparagus Soup served with Parmesan Cheese Crisps

    by Canapes and Chocolate

    Fall has definitely arrived – although we were treated to sunny days this weekend, you could definitely feel the chill in the air.  So Soup Season is here.  I love homemade soups and this one is simple to make and ready to eat in under an hour.    I use an immersion blender to finish this soup as I like small bits of the vegetables still in tact,...

    October 7, 2013
    Comments 14
    Front, Soup, Vegetables
  • Comfort Food: Sauteed mushrooms in vermouth over crusty french bread toast

    by Canapes and Chocolate

    I needed some comfort food on Monday night but was not in the mood to get too involved in cooking anything that took longer than … what, a few TV commercials?  I fell back on my reliable go-to instant comfort food, Mushrooms on Toast.  This is a pretty simple recipe, but still works its magic when needed.   I try to mix up the variety of mushrooms in the recipe and...

    August 28, 2013
    Comments 14
    Sandwiches, Vegetables
  • The Little Mermaid brings everything to a close!

    by Canapes and Chocolate

      Our last port of call was Copenhagen.  I found Copenhagen to be very similar to Seattle – beautiful waterways, lots of colorful boats in the canals, numerous outdoor bistros right on the edge of the water, and lots of very friendly locals out and about enjoying a cool summer day.  It was lovely!  We took a short tour to see the Amalienborg Palace Square, the winter residence of...

    August 27, 2013
    Comments 6
    Soup, Trips
  • Blackberry Clafouti with Saboyan Sauce flavored with Cointreau

    by Canapes and Chocolate

    Clafouti is a traditional French dessert with a flan-like batter poured over black cherries, and a delightful dessert in the warmth and sunshine of summer when cherries are in season.  When you use other fruits, such as pears, peaches, apples or berries, it technically becomes a Flaugnarde – which is harder to pronounce and doesn’t sound nearly as sexy – so I made a...

    February 28, 2013
    Comments 23
    Desserts, Fruit Desserts, Quick & Easy

Latest Highlights

The Sequel is Almost Here!!!

Published by Canapes and Chocolate

The sequel to my debut novel, The Last White Truffle is finally complete and will be in the marketplace in about two weeks. SEVEN IS HER NUMBER, follows private...

February 25, 2022
Comments 0
Recipes

May Launch

Published by Canapes and Chocolate

Dear Readers, My debut novel has finally made it to the edge of publication. Looking at a late May launch date, The Last White Truffle will be found on...

April 29, 2021
Comments 6
Recipes

The Last White Truffle

Published by Canapes and Chocolate

Dear Readers, It has been a few years since I have posted a new recipe.  When the pandemic started it seemed a bit limiting on what any of us...

October 10, 2020
Comments 0
Recipes
Thin Pork Chops with Buttermilk Gravy

Thin Pork Chops with Old Fashioned Buttermilk Gravy

Published by Canapes and Chocolate

We all remember eating tough pork chops as a kid since Moms would deliberately overcook them to ensure nobody got sick from undercooked meat.  Consequently the chops would be...

January 17, 2016
Comments 2
Comfort Food, Pork, Quick & Easy, Recipes

Appetizers while watching the games!

Swedish Meatballs (KÖTTBULLAR)

Published by Canapes and Chocolate

New Year’s Eve is approaching and Swedish Meatballs (Köttbullar) are perfect for bite-sized appetizers. Make ’em, freeze ’em, bake ’em and serve them in a chafing dish, crock pot,...

December 28, 2014
Comments 7
Appetizers, Super Bowl

Onion and Parmesan Toasts

Published by Canapes and Chocolate

Roasted onions and parmesan cheese are a great flavor combo.  For this canape I use Parmesan/Reggiano grated cheese.  If you need a quick canape at the last-minute this one...

December 27, 2014
Comments 0
Appetizers, Canapes, Super Bowl

Goat Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms

Published by Canapes and Chocolate

One holiday down, and two to go before 2014 comes to an end – the year has certainly gone by very quickly!  Lots of holiday parties in the next...

November 28, 2014
Comments 2
Appetizers, Canapes, Super Bowl
Carmelized Onion Dip with Chips

Caramelized Onion Dip with Cottage Fried Chips

Published by Canapes and Chocolate

Onion dip is readily available at any grocery store silently sitting beside the ranch dip, like an old married couple.   But if you look closely to the ingredient...

February 24, 2013
Comments 16
Appetizers, Super Bowl
Hot shrimp puffs with Aioli

Hot shrimp fritters with Aioli

Published by Canapes and Chocolate

This was one of my contributions for appetizers this Christmas Eve.  They went quickly – so assuming they were well received.  I love shrimp and if you add some onion and garlic...

December 27, 2012
Comments 18
Appetizers, Seafood, Super Bowl
Stuffed Mushrooms

Company’s Here: Stuffed Mushrooms with Vermouth

Published by Canapes and Chocolate

Mushrooms, mushrooms, mushrooms.  I add them to sauces, soups, chinese food, atop pizzas, sliced raw in salads, chicken casseroles, beef bourguignon, and on and on and on.  They are...

November 24, 2012
Comments 13
Appetizers, Canapes, Super Bowl
Bacon wrapped water chestnuts

Company’s Here: Water Chestnuts Wrapped in Bacon

Published by Canapes and Chocolate

If you like bacon, you will love the combination of crisp bacon, brown sugar goodness, and crunchy water chestnuts.  This is a simple and quick-to-prepare appetizer – a bit of...

November 23, 2012
Comments 7
Appetizers, Canapes, Super Bowl

Black Bottom Cupcakes

Published by Canapes and Chocolate

These are a whole lot of chocolate with a surprise center: cream cheese and teeny chocolate chips.   Two of my favorite combos, and one of my father’s two favorite desserts (the...

June 18, 2012
Comments 12
Awards, Chocolate, Desserts, Super Bowl

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Best Spring Recipes

Bread Pudding Souffle
Bread Pudding Souffle
Green Goddess Sandwich
Green Goddess Sandwich
Onion dip
Carmelized Onion Dip
Pork Chops
Pork Chops
Chicken with Cognac and Mushrooms
Chicken with Cognac and Mushrooms
Roasted Acorn Squash
Roasted Acorn Squash
Blackberry Clafouti
Blackberry Clafouti
Streusel coffe cake w Ganache Icing
Streusel Coffee Cake
Mini Crabcakes
Mini Crabcakes
Sweet Lemon Loaf
Sweet Lemon Loaf

Soups and Sandwiches

Creamy Zucchini and Asparagus Soup served with Parmesan Cheese CrispsFall has definitely arrived – although we were treated to sunny days this weekend, you...October 7, 2013

Green Goddess SandwichLast day for eating sandwiches, as I leave behind bread for the next few...March 31, 2013

Grilled Cheese Sandwich – 31 Ways to Make ‘Em!You are likely thinking, grilled cheese sandwich? Really?  Like I don’t know how to make...November 13, 2012

Baby It’s Cold Outside – Hot and Sour SoupIt’s getting cold outside – had to wear a jacket this week for the...November 4, 2012

Is mushroom soup also good for the soul?Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen have brought humor, inspiration and motivation to millions...September 18, 2012

Croque MonsieurOn a cold and rainy Sunday afternoon I looked high and low in my...January 23, 2012

Food / Travel

The Little Mermaid brings everything to a close!

by Canapes and Chocolate

  Our last port of call was Copenhagen.  I found Copenhagen to be very similar to Seattle – beautiful waterways, lots of colorful boats in the canals, numerous outdoor bistros right on the edge of the water, and lots of very friendly locals out and about enjoying a cool summer day.  It was lovely!  We took a short tour to see the Amalienborg Palace Square, the winter residence of...

August 27, 2013
Comments 6
Soup, Trips

Food / Travel

Travel

Kennedy’s “Ich bin ein Berliner”

I clearly remember as a young girl when President Kennedy said “Ich bin ein Berliner”(I am a Berliner) those famous words from his 1963 speech on his trip to Berlin, two years...

August 26, 2013
Comments 7
Travel

To Russia with Love – St. Petersburg

For me the highlight of the trip was a visit to St. Petersburg where we had a massive amount of history to view in just three days.   I...

August 25, 2013
Comments 6
Soup, Travel

A short visit to Helsinki and Tallinn

So we are now truly on our way – we have seen the sites of Stockholm, tested the waters there, had a little lox and some swedish meatballs and started cruising...

August 24, 2013
Comments 0
Beef, Travel

A first for me – the Nobel Prize

I was overjoyed to visit Stockholm and home of the Nobel Prizes which are awarded in a ceremony each year at the Stockholm Concert Hall, as this was an item on my...

August 23, 2013
Comments 9
Appetizers, Travel

Is this any way to run a cruise line?

  You bet it is!   As I mentioned in an earlier post, I recently took a cruise along the Baltic Sea (Crystal Cruises) and visited the following ports:...

August 22, 2013
Comments 15

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