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Posted January 7, 2011 10:05 AM

Potato Leek Gratin

Use it all! - Cooking Blog

by Laura Bonicelli

dedicated to using leftover ingredients with Italian Style

THE COMBINATION OF LEFTOVER INGREDIENTS:
Potatoes, Leeks, Fennel Bulb, Tarragon, gruyere...

WHAT I HAVE ON HAND:
Garlic, Cream, Chicken Stock, Sea Salt, Freshly Ground Pepper...

Posted March 20, 2011 6:00 AM

Zucchini Spaghetti

by Laura Bonicelli

Wardrobe Provided by Parc Boutique

I'm a pasta girl. I grew up making it and love eating it. I also love vegetables and they have really become the focus of much of my recipe development. This dish is a wonderful surprise. The texture is so perfectly pasta like and just like pasta, it is a great background for sauce, cheese, pesto, or whatever you would pair with pasta.

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Posted January 6, 2011 4:05 PM

Wild Rice Cashew and Almond Stuffed Mushrooms

by Laura Bonicelli

Stuffed mushrooms make a great appetizer any time of year. In this recipe, the flavor of the wild rice (actually not a rice at all) and the chewiness of the short grain brown rice work perfectly with the crunch of the almonds and cashews.

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Posted July 28, 2009 4:15 PM

Asiago Chive Waffles w/ Smoked Salmon & Creme Fraiche

I created this recipe a few years ago when I was in a brunch phase. When Spring and sun finally come to Minnesota, I start thinking "brunch" and "picnic". I had been making savory pancakes and decided to go down the same road with a waffle. The asiago gives this a delicate crispness and for those who have never had a savory waffle, a bit of surprise. This also makes a nice starter for dinner.

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