Thoughtful Food
Here is a fun way to eat your vegetables and feel as though you are eating something really hearty at the same time! These patties are sort of like having your burger, bun, cheese and lettuce all in one neat package. These are two slightly different recipes, but both ...By Susie Iventosch
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Pistachio-crusted Red Snapper
(Serve 2-3)
INGREDIENTS
1 lb. red snapper filet (we use roughly 1/3 pound per person)
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Thoughtful Food
We haven't traditionally been huge red snapper fans at our house, rather loving salmon and swordfish. But, my son and I discovered this dish at Lenoir, a delightful "small plate" restaurant in Austin, Texas, where he attends school.
 By Susie Iventosch
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Feng Shui
Fall is almost in full swing and here come all the fabulous fall gatherings. With that anticipation of home entertaining, what better time to review the Feng Shui of the powerful front entrance?
By Michele Duffy
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Zucchini Ribbon Salad
(Serves 4)
INGREDIENTS
1-2 medium zucchini, ends trimmed and cut into ribbons with a mandolin or a potato ...By Susie Iventosch
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Thoughtful Food
This time of year home gardeners seem to discover a plethora of zucchini popping up in their veggie gardens. There are only so many ways to prepare zucchini, and we've tried many of them from simply saut‚ing or grilling it to making zucchini pancakes, zucchini bread ...By Susie Iventosch
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Sulphur Creek Ranch Potato Rolls
(Makes 18 rolls)
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Thoughtful Food
We spend the summers in Idaho in a pretty remote area ... seven miles down a dirt road. This, however, is not always remote enough for my husband, who has a passion for flying a small plane into back country dirt strips.
By Susie Iventosch
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Mocha Cheesecake
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Thoughtful Food
This cheesecake is absolutely delicious. It is made with real coffee, melted dark chocolate and Kahlua, along with a chocolate wafer crust. The beautiful thing about this dessert is that it can be made several days ahead of time and refrigerated.
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Pistachio-crusted Cremini Mushrooms, Stuffed with Goat Cheese
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By Susie Iventosch
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Thoughtful Food
This may be the world's easiest recipe, but it is so delicious. My daughter and I had something similar to this at Buceo 95 Tapas Bar in New York City and it was amazing. The only ingredients are cremini mushrooms, crumbled goat cheese and pistachios. These make a ...By Susie Iventosch
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Spinach-Gruyere Noodle Casserole
(Makes about a 9x9-inch casserole)
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Thoughtful Food
This is one of those recipes that made the rounds at my parents' potluck parties back in the 1970s. My mom recently pulled it out of her recipe file and made it when I was visiting in May. I had completely forgotten all about this dish and just how delicious it is. ...By Susie Iventosch
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Thoughtful Food
My husband hosted his entire work team for a couple of dinners this past week and I was given the fun task of planning and carrying out the menus. Dessert is always a great way to put an exclamation point on the evening, and at the grocery store, I spied a beautiful ...By Susie Iventosch
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA