Monthly Archives: September 2009

Last Tomato of The Season: Pineapple

Posted on September 30, 2009 by moonglowgardens

This made an excellent first course: Tomatoes with Goat Cheese, drizzled with Green Zebra-Jalapeno Puree.

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Roasted Fingerling Potatoes

Posted on September 28, 2009 by moonglowgardens

Preheat oven at 425F 2 pints fingerling potatoes, quartered or halved depending on size 1 rosemary sprig fresh thyme fresh basil jalapeno pepper, diced 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil salt and pepper Combine all ingredients, bake for 20 minutes in … Continue reading →

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Creme De Violette-Laced Mandarin Orange Cupcakes

Posted on September 27, 2009 by moonglowgardens

My niece Jamie makes this Mandarin Orange cake that has become my favorite. For the school picnic, I made them into cupcakes. Since I’m not a baker, I was a little apprehensive… In lieu of vanilla, I used Creme De … Continue reading →

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Mini Monterey Jack-Jalapeno Popovers

Posted on September 25, 2009 by moonglowgardens

Mini Monterey Jack-Jalapeno Popovers The original recipe is from Gourmet Magazine, September 2009 issue. In lieu of provolone I used Monterey Jack. Replaced chives with jalapeno! Ingredients 1 cup whole milk 2 large eggs 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons … Continue reading →

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Prosciutto-Wrapped Roasted Asparagus

Posted on September 25, 2009 by moonglowgardens

Prosciutto-Wrapped Roasted Asparagus

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Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes

Posted on September 23, 2009 by moonglowgardens

Together we can stop diabetes. One step at a time. I am walking and raising funds for the American Diabetes Association’s signature fund-raising walk, Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes. Every step I take and every dollar I raise will … Continue reading →

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Mark’s Oven-Roasted Marinara Sauce

Posted on September 21, 2009 by moonglowgardens

Edited, finally! Calphalon Nonstick Roaster Cuisinart Hand Blender 5 pounds of tomatoes, quartered 2 bell or roasting peppers 12-15 baby carrots(or 2 large carrots) 2 heads of garlic, peeled 1 large yellow onion, chopped 1 cup of fresh basil leaves … Continue reading →

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Essential Chopped Tomato-Serrano Salsa

Posted on September 19, 2009 by moonglowgardens

From Gourmet Magazine, here’s my favorite salsa recipe. 12 ounces (2 medium-small round or 4 or 5 plum) ripe tomatoes Fresh serrano chiles to taste (roughly 3 to 5, 1/2 to 1 ounce total, or even more if you like … Continue reading →

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