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GLU FRI ANTIPASTO :
involtini di zucchine grigliate con brie e noccioleSi grigliano delle fettine di zucchina,si tagliano dei bastoncini di brie e si rotolano nella granella di nocciola. Su ogni fettina di zucchina si appoggia un bastoncino di brie,si arrotola la zucchina e si ferma con uno stuzzicadenti
PIATTO CENTRALE quello fotografato
indivia belga al forno con gorgonzola piccante e nociIngredienti per 2 persone :
2 cespi di insalata belga
100 gr di gorgonzola piccante
2 cucchiaiate di Philadelphia
latte q.b.
olio ev q.b
1 scalogno
prezzemolo
1 manciata di noci
Tritare lo scalogno e imbiondirlo in un po� di olio. Tagliare per lungo i cespi di insalata belga, lavarli, sciacquarli , asciugarli e farli dorare nello scalogno. Bagnare eventualmente con un po� di brodo,spezzettare le noci e versarle sui cespi di indivia,lasciar cuocere qualche minuti, dovranno risultare morbidi ma non sfatti. Disporli in una teglia unta; amalgamare il gorgonzola con il Philadelphia, aggiungere un po� di latte per rendere morbida la salsina,all�ultimo aggiungere un po� di prezzemolo tritato. Versare questa salsina sull�indivia, gratinare qualche minuto a 200�
DESSERT :
bavarese in crosta di mandorle (ricetta di Giuliana leggermente adattata da me)ingredienti :
� litro di latte
� litro di panna fresca
4 uova
20 gr. di colla di pesce
180 gr. di zucchero
200 gr. di mandorle pelate
100 gr. di mandorle a filetti
Tostare leggermente in forno le mandorle e poi tritarle finemente. Mettere a bagno la colla di pesce. Portare ad ebollizione il latte. Montare i tuorli con lo zucchero. Quando il latte arriva ad ebollizione versarlo poco alla volta sulle uova ben montate; rimettere su fuoco basso e mescolare fino a che il cucchiaio si veler�, a quel punto aggiungere la colla di pesce ben strizzata. Togliere dal fuoco e lasciar raffreddare sempre mescolando, non dovr� rapprendersi. Aggiungere le mandorle tritate e dopo qualche minuto la panna che sar� stata montata. Foderare lo stampo, meglio se da plumcake, con della pellicola,versare le mandorle a scaglie sul fondo e versare il composto. Lasciar raffreddare qualche ora in frigorifero. Capovolgere lo stampo e togliere delicatamente la pellicola
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I made this on the spur of the moment the other day after gazing upon a day old half of baguette that was sitting on my counter totally intended for breadcrumbs. The winds were 60mph here in the Chicago area so this was the perfect dessert for a cool crisp day!
This was so quick to put together, the longest part was waiting for my raisins to soak up the bourbon, but oh it was so worth the wait!
Add all your ingredients into one bowl, whisk it up and pour the mixture into individual ramekins, perfectly portioned for one.
The aroma is amazing, the warm spiced custard along with the bourbon soaked raisins will put a happy smile on your face! Feel free to put a dollop of vanilla ice cream on top if you wish.
Pumpkin Bread Pudding
A few weeks ago my girlfriend let me borrow her BeeBo Cavatelli Pasta Maker it was the first time I ever used a machine, all I can say is wow, what a great invention!
The ricotta dough is my favorite they turn out so light tasting, you won't get that heavy doughy feeling at all I promise! They also cook up really fast, just place them into salted boiling water and when they rise to the top, which only takes a few seconds, they're pretty much done and you can start scooping them out.
A simple sauce made of olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes and some of the pasta water was the perfect combination for the fresh cavatelli with shrimp and broccoli.
Butternut squash has become a favorite in our house, it's so versatile and can be used in so many different dishes. I usually buy one every week, cut it into chunks, roast it and tuck it away in my fridge to use up during the week.
It's so readily available this time of year and with prices like this how can I refuse!
I'm always looking for new ways to use it so while researching the Internet I kept seeing Smitten Kitchen's galette version, those caramelized onions she used were calling my name so I decided to make a tart but changing it up a bit using puff pastry instead and adding kale for color and added flavor. I've already made this twice we loved it that much!
Butternut Squash Tart
Each year during the fall local Girl Scouts create nature themed scarecrows near my home, very creative don't you think? 
There is nothing I love more than to welcome the cooler season with scents of fresh baked breads and the nutty aromas of whole grains and nuts.. and cloves! Something about the scent of cloves in all it's allure and mystery speaks not just of Thanksgiving and Christmas, but of a quintessence that entertains a feeling of anticipation.
A much needed day of rest and relaxation as I strolled through the Vail Lake Resort off of Hwy 79.. I have a special spot that I often retreat to that overlooks the glen and the lake in the distance. I can't recall a time ever visiting my little haven without being greeted by the whistle of the wind rustling through the trees.
�Prayer is not a way of making use of God; prayer is a way of offering ourselves to God in order that He should be able to make use of us. It may be that one of our great faults in prayer is that we talk too much and listen too little. When prayer is at its highest we wait in silence for God's voice to us; we linger in His presence for His peace and His power to flow over us and around us; we lean back in His everlasting arms and feel the serenity of perfect security in Him.� 
Even my eldest daughter today made a remark about 
This ridge in Temecula is along The Rainbow Gap, a valley way that brings cool air from San Diego's ocean through to the Temecula Valley.. the affect of this cool air is what gives the Temecula Vineyards it's plush flora and makes grape growing ideal. The moderate daytime temperatures and warm sunny days along with cool nights, are ideal conditions for the best wine grapes.
After a stroll on a crisp fall day there is nothing more comforting than a slice of fresh baked whole grain bread with yummy oats and pecans, scented with clove and drenched in homemade honey butter.
Beautiful sepia colors of dried out sunflowers..
Every year we look forward to a visit to Peltzer Farms for their annual fall festivities and gorgeous display of pumpkins.
Bella's choice..
...and mine! 
