Opera Singer in the Kitchen

Artistry in Food, Music, and Life

Eggplant-Mushroom Lasagna

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So the incentive after buying groceries for the month is to really do without having to go to the store to purchase more items. I am really trying hard to use the items in my fridge and pantry before I REALLY need to go to the store. So far, so good.....thank God! Friday's dinner consisted of items of had in my fridge. Sometimes I feel like the guys off that Food Network show that open their … [Read more...]

Dutch Apple Pie Crumble

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Seeing that this week has flown by, decided that I needed to end the week with some goodies. We had another couple over for dessert after my hubby played the piano for a hymn sing at a retirement community, so I knew that I had to make something seasonal. I decided that since I had so many apples left at home that I would make an apple dessert. I was inspired by another friend's recipe we had … [Read more...]

Balsamic-Marinated Beef and Polenta

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After taking a night off from cooking (thanks to my hubby), I decided to make something really gourmet for dinner. Before the cooking began, we wanted to work out like we had been doing 2 months ago. We realized that summer is over. Did you know that?? :) Every tennis court has removed their nets down, and even though we have had great weather, it is impossible to play. It looks like we will be … [Read more...]

Best-Ever Peppermint-Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Sooooo........I woke up at 6am this morning, inspired by my hubby's early morning departure and realized that I NEED to do this more often. I know I already get up early as it is, but I felt so energized today, so energized that I was ready to take on the baking world of cookies! I knew that my hubby was going to be going to a study group tonight, so I decided I would bake for them. I enjoy how … [Read more...]

Uncle John’s Cider Mill —–Colorful Broccoli Salad

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This past weekend we had some downtime to hang out with some friends and go to our local cider mill. Michigan is well known for their wineries and brewery, but I am not informed on all kinds of beers. I feel out out of place, like I am missing out, but from what I hear it is not so lady-like to drink beer. :) Well, at this Cider Mill they make unpasteurized apple juice, wines and hard cider. We … [Read more...]