Category Archives: Rosie’s Kitchen

Tired of Planning Dinner?

 I want to say the ‘t’ word. Julie Child would never say it, nor allow those around her to say it. I’ve read many books about Julia; she was known for cooking tirelessly (almost said it!) then exuberantly heading out for a late night on the town. But if you want to say you’re tired of [...]

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Minty Blackberry Mojito

The pot of fresh mint nestled in the landscaping by my front door is inspiring recipes as I walk by: mojitos, minty ice tea or lemonade, yogurt tzatziki, salsas, and a few more mojitos!

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Buttermilk Panna Cotta with Kumquat Marmalade

A few weeks ago my mother in-law arrived at my house with bags of kumquats she’d picked from a friend’s orchard. The day before I’d happened to have lunch at Chez Panisse –well not just happened, it was an every-five-years lunch tradition with a dear classmate from college Home Ec – and we’d raptured over a buttermilk panna cotta [...]

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Quick Pan-Roasted Romanesco

Pan-Roasted Romanesco 1) Cut Romanesco vertically into quarters; trim and discard core.  Reserve leaves to cook with the romanesco. Cut them if they’re large. 2) Cut quarters into 1/2- inch thick wedges. 3) Heat a wide skillet over medium heat; add a generous pour of olive oil and a couple cloves of pressed or minced garlic. 4) Add Romanesco, [...]

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Get-healthy Blueberry Bran Muffins

Blueberry Bran Muffins Prep time: 10 minutes Bake time: 20 minutes Makes 12 muffins 1 cup whole wheat flour 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed 1/3 cup oat or wheat bran 1/4 cup flaxseed meal 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup [...]

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Merry Minty Christmas

I’ve felt honored to create recipes for Dreyer’s ice cream for many years. When they requested a series of simple yet clever peppermint ice cream holiday recipes, I was challenged to top the success of the Peppermint Brownie Presents I created in 2001. Easy and clever isn’t always easy to invent! My recipe inspiration often [...]

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Date and Blue Cheese Crostini

tapas for appetizers because this time of year I’m always looking for a quick recipe for holiday parties. One of my favorite standbys is this date and cheese roll, a sweet twist on an old-fashioned cheese ball. Chopped dates and triple cream blue cheese meld sweet and salt for an irresistible flavor at first bite. [...]

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Thanksgiving Favorites

Thank you for your visits to GetCooking Simply Wishing you a delicious Thanksgiving! Rita and Rosie A few more cooking inspirations for your holiday feast!  Here’s a review of some fall favorites: Corn Muffin Turkeys  Sherry Simmered Carrots New Green Bean Casserole               Berry Balsamic Baked Apples

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Gorgonzola and Cranberry Roasted Pears

Gorgonzola and Cranberry Roasted Pears Makes 6 servings Prep time: 10 minutes Bake time: 30 minutes 3 medium Bosc or D’Anjou pears, halved, cored, peeled if desired 1/4 cup sweet wine such as Riesling or Muscat 1/3 cup Sun-Maid dried cranberries or cherries 1/3 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon [...]

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Beets, Basil and Feta Salad

BEET BASIL AND FETA CHEESE SALAD           Peel beets if desired. Halve or quarter and place in a steamer basket.           Add water up to the bottom of the basket. Cover and simmer until beets are tender-crisp, 20-30 minutes depending on the size of the beets. Test with a toothpick or tip of a knife until it inserts with [...]

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