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Lazy Gal's Blueberry Crostata

1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed
2 pints of blueberries
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
milk
raw or sprinkling sugar
vanilla ice cream

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

Unfold the pastry and roll out to about a 12 inch x 12 inch square. Place on parchment lined baking sheet. In a large bowl, combine blueberries with sugar, flour and cinnamon. Mound berry mixture in center of the pastry. Fold edges over of pastry over berries, pleating to make a circle. Brush with milk and sprinkle with sugar.

Bake for about 20 minutes, or until crust is golden and the berries begin to release their juice. Let cool for 5 - 10 minutes. Serve with vanilla ice cream.

Easy Chocolate Mousse

I always double this recipe. Serve in mini phyllo tarts or chocolate cups purchased at grocery store.

1 teaspoon gelatin powder, unsweetened
1 tablespoon cold water
2 tablespoons hot water
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, Penzey's Natural Process Cocoa
1 cup heavy cream, chilled
1 teaspoon vanilla extract, or other flavoring

In small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand 1 minute to soften. Add hot water; whisk until gelatin is completely dissolved and mixture is clear. Cool slightly.

Stir together sugar and cocoa in large bowl; add whipping cream and vanilla. Beat on medium speed of electric mixer, scraping bottom of bowl occasionally, until mixture is stiff. Pour in gelatin mixture; beat until well blended. Spoon into serving dishes.

Refrigerate about 30 minutes before serving.

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I love soups in my refrigerator!!

I want a Chipwich please.

izzy's mama - I have been meaning to check out Union Square Greenmarket. How is the selection so far this year?

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reese puff cereal
tostitos nacho cheese dip
pringles

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Steamed clams is my go-to meal. So easy to prepare and I can eat pounds of them. I occassionally make an alfredo sauce to drizzle over the top of the clams and pasta. Makes a great dipping sauce for crusty bread.

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1. fish tacos
2. meatloaf
3. Great Aunt Rose's Pound cake
4. chicken pot pie
5. panko chicken nuggets

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Always saute the vegetables first. They will have more flavor. It would take just as long to saute the vegetables and then add the remaining ingredients as it would to boil all the ingredients together at once.

Not really a weird, but my comfort food is homemade brownies. Not from a package and they should be the thick, fudgy ones. A glass of cold milk is a must.

Any suggestions for food related fiction?

Just made this in my Cuisinart ice cream maker -

1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup half and half
1 cup canned sweetened coconut cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut

Mix all ingredients in a large bowl. Transfer to an ice cream maker and follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Here is a recipe I like --

Savory Mango - Pineapple Seared Chicken

• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 cup chicken
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 mango, diced
• 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
• 2 cloves garlic, minced

Season chicken with salt and pepper; set aside. In a large skillet preheat oil. Brown chicken in hot oil and butter on both sides for 4 to 5 minutes. Set chicken aside. In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, sriracha sauce, brown sugar, water, chicken stock, and cornstarch. Add to skillet. Cook and stir until thickened. Stir in mango, pineapple, and garlic. Add cooked chicken; heat through.

Also try a crab and mango salad with diced jalapenos, lime juice, finely diced jicama, salt, pepper.

I like to make a drink that is a combination of sparkling water and and juice. I use 100% juice and not the "cocktail" juices. My favorite if cranberry juice b/c it is not sweet. Sometimes add a lemon or lime wedge. Very thirst quenching.