Category Archives: Recipes

A Jersey Toast to National Rum Day

Posted on August 16, 2011 by colleen1985

The end of August is nearing and for my family that means vacation at the Jersey shore.  We like to enjoy ourselves and now that our entire crew is 21 and over (some of us more than others) I wanted to add … Continue reading →

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Leftovers–Stuffing Cakes

Posted on November 28, 2010 by colleen1985

Talking after our annual “second seating” Thanksgiving night, it was agreed that there is nothing wrong with leftovers especially if extra butter is involved.  If you are having some trouble finishing off that extra casserole dish of stuffing you prepared … Continue reading →

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Try it at Home: Curried Pumpkin Soup

Posted on November 12, 2010 by colleen1985

I adapted this recipe from Pillsbury to fit as closely as possible to the amazing soup served at Coriander during South Jersey’s Restaurant Week. It makes a great soup for damp days especially if served with cornbread. 1 teaspoon olive … Continue reading →

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Try it at Home: Fried Squash Blossoms

Posted on October 3, 2010 by colleen1985

12 squash blossoms 1 cup ricotta cheese 1/2 cup Asiago cheese 1 egg yolk salt and pepper, to taste 1 cup plus 1 Tbsp. flour 1 Tbsp. parmesan cheese 3/4 cup seltzer vegetable oil, enough for 1/2″ in the frying … Continue reading →

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Try it at Home: Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Ravioli

Posted on October 3, 2010 by colleen1985

3 medium beets extra virgin olive oil salt and pepper, to taste 1 cup ricotta 4 oz. goat cheese (1/2 log) parmesan cheese, freshly grated 1 package won ton wrappers (48 squares) butter spicy cheese spread like Di Bruno Bros. … Continue reading →

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Try it at Home: Jersey Peach Martini

Posted on October 2, 2010 by colleen1985

Highlighting Schober Orchards Peach Cider.  The cider is available at Collingswood Farmers Market until it closes at Thanksgiving.  After that visit them in Monroeville, NJ. 1 1/2 oz. cider 1 1/2 oz. peach vodka 1 oz. St. Germaine liquor 1 … Continue reading →

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