Category Archives: Rosie’s Kitchen

Get-healthy Blueberry Bran Muffins

By Rosie's Kitchen | Published: January 15, 2012

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

By Rosie's Kitchen | Published: December 23, 2011

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 comes in unexpected ways. [...]

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Date and Blue Cheese Crostini

By Rosie's Kitchen | Published: December 15, 2011

I was glad Rita suggested 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. Serve [...]

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Thanksgiving Favorites

By Rosie's Kitchen | Published: November 22, 2011

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

By Rosie's Kitchen | Published: November 18, 2011

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

By Rosie's Kitchen | Published: November 4, 2011

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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BBQ Sauce + Simple = Pulled Pork Sandwiches

By Rosie's Kitchen | Published: October 17, 2011

It’s easy to buy a bottle of barbecue sauce, but, when you don’t have one on hand, your pantry staple ingredients can make one in minutes – and it’s inexpensive! Vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, chili and onion are the basis for sweet-tangy-hot flavors of barbecue sauce.

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Melon Cucumber Salsa with Jerk Shrimp

By Rosie's Kitchen | Published: September 30, 2011

Melon Cucumber Salsa with Jerk Seasoned Shrimp Makes 8 appetizer servings Salsa 2 cups diced cantaloupe 1 cup diced cucumber 2 tablespoons chopped mint 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro 1 tablespoon minced red onion 1 lime, zest and juice 1-2 teaspoons seeded, deveined minced serrano or jalapeno chile* Shrimp 1 pound, peeled and deveined medium shrimp 1 tablespoon [...]

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Sesame Peanut Cucumbers

By Rosie's Kitchen | Published: September 9, 2011

Ingredients for Sesame Peanut CucumbersThough I buy a wide array of produce, I am often pleasantly surprised with new vegetables and fruits in my CSA box. Like Armenian cucumbers.

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Simply Cooking CSA

By Rosie's Kitchen | Published: August 9, 2011

              Summer boxes from my CSA Riverdog Farm      What does CSA stand for?  Community Supported Agriculture. What is a CSA box? Farm fresh local produce delivered direct to you or a pick-up location. How can you find a CSA in your area? Search http://www.localharvest.org/  What does my CSA mean to me?  Inspiration for planning meals. The visual bounty in the box [...]

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