Roasted Eggplant Delight 

This recipe requires some strict timing maneuvers.  But, the variety of flavors and textures are just delightful! Cheers! 1. 4 eggplant: peeled and cut in 2 inch by 2 inch cubed 2. 1 cup roasted cashew halves 3. 1/4 cup basil chopped 4. 4 garlic cloves minced 5. 1 cup balsamic vinegar (see my blog […]

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Burrata Peach Balsamic Dip

Ingredients Burrata Dip 4 Burrata balls sliced 1/2 cup basil julienned 4 cups cherry tomatoes sliced in half 1/2 cup walnuts chopped 4 table spoons basil olive oil 1/2 cup peach balsamic vinegar Ingredients Garlic Baguette 4 cloves fresh garlic minced 1 French baguette sliced 1/4 inch thick 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil Burrata […]

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We Olive

My two favorite ingredients, which I always have in my kitchen and have been known to travel with are Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar.  People are always confused about both of these ingredients.  I will try to clear any confusion you may have regarding these ingredients. The darker the olive oil, the stronger the flavor.  […]

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Laila’s Cooking Essentials

Truth is I love to cook, so the fact that I encourage people to stock their kitchen with what I think of as the essentials of cooking should by no means be a deterrent. While some people will have their own favorites, others may be reluctant to spend money before they really commit to cooking […]

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