Author Archives: Helena Spensatelli

Leftover Vegetables = Vegetable Soup

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Most of the time we have veggies leftover from dinner. Not really enough to save for another serving, but I feel bad just throwing it away.  I dislike wasting food/money, especially in this economy. So now, no matter how small … Continue reading

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Corned Beef and Cabbage

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  I love corned beef!  So, we don’t just have it for St. Patrick’s Day at our house, we have it many times during the year.  I always make extra because nothing beats a warm corned beef sandwich on fresh … Continue reading

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Horseradish Cream Sauce

INGREDIENTS 1/3 cup heavy cream 1/3 cup sour cream ¼ cup prepared horseradish salt and pepper, to taste hot sauce, optional METHOD Whip the cream until it starts to get thick.  Stir in the sour cream and horseradish. Taste and … Continue reading

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Snappy Ginger Cookies

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It’s funny the number of people who have tried these cookies thinking that they don’t like ginger cookies… and they end up loving these! They are especially good while they’re still warm (of course), but I equally love them with … Continue reading

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2 Great Banana Recipes: Banana Split Cake and Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

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Do you suffer from Banana Syndrome? This is what seems to happen on a weekly basis in our house…  buy new bananas, a few don’t get eaten and there they are ~ waiting, not sure what their fate will be. … Continue reading

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Butternut Squash Soup

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Butternut squash sure makes a tasty soup. I’m amazed how many people have never even tried butternut squash! INGREDIENTS 1 Butternut Squash 1 Tbsp Butter 1 clove Garlic, diced 1 Shallot, diced 4 cups Vegetable Broth 1 cup Cream or … Continue reading

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Fresh Pan-Fried Trout

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Dinner doesn’t have to be complicated to be delicious. On tonight’s menu: Pan-Fried Trout with Wild Rice and Steamed Green Beans. This is my favorite way to prepare trout. It enhances the fish, allowing the delicate flavor to shine through. … Continue reading

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Salad with Tuna & Hardboiled Eggs

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Spring is the in the air. It’s a gorgeous day in Los Angeles, 82 degrees. In warmer weather I naturally gravitate toward having more salads. Today I made a salad with tuna and hard-boiled eggs. It was so refreshing and … Continue reading

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Cure for the Stinky Kitchen Sponge!

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Nothing is worse that the smell of a stinky kitchen sponge.  It happens after time, and when excess water is left in the sponge. The sponge still looks perfect, but the rancid smell is horrible. It’s awful when you use … Continue reading

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Cinnamon Chicken

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  For this recipe I used chicken thighs and drumsticks. I prefer the chicken thighs because to me they are more moist and flavorful, but you can use any chicken pieces you like. This is a quick and easy chicken … Continue reading

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Creamed Carrots

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  I love making creamed carrots as a side dish instead of mashed potatoes.  They are extremely simple and oh, so yummy! The other night we had cinnamon chicken with creamed carrots and zucchini timbales.  The carrots were the perfect … Continue reading

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Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich

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  For me, nothing beats a really delicious cheese steak sandwich… which means I’m making it myself!  I bought some great Cheese Steak by Philly Food. It was my first time trying this beef steak and I highly recommend it. … Continue reading

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Healthy Baking Tip

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  Feel like baking something today but wish you could make it healthier? You can easily reduce the fat calories in your baked goods simply by replacing the butter or oil called for in the recipe with the exact same … Continue reading

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