http://www.cafenilson.com/2010/03/foodbuzz-tastemaker-bertollis-four-cheese-rosa-sauce/ http://www.cafenilson.com/2010/03/foodbuzz-tastemaker-bertollis-four-cheese-rosa-sauce/#comments Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:18:20 +0000 virtual chef http://www.cafenilson.com/?p=5987 As part of the Foodbuzz Tastemaker Program, I received a few days ago  Bertolli’s two new sauces to try: the Four Cheese Rosa and Arrabiata.  It came in this beautiful presentation box with 4 wonderful recipes for each bottle.  I couldn’t decide which of the recipes to try first.  Since my family is partial to [...] http://www.cafenilson.com/2010/03/foodbuzz-tastemaker-bertollis-four-cheese-rosa-sauce/feed/ 1 http://www.cafenilson.com/2010/03/tatziki-yogurt-and-cucumber-dip/ http://www.cafenilson.com/2010/03/tatziki-yogurt-and-cucumber-dip/#comments Thu, 04 Mar 2010 23:21:00 +0000 virtual chef http://www.cafenilson.com/?p=5977 Another one of the recipes I prepared for my February Foodbuzz 24, 24, 24 Picnic on the Piste which is a mediterranean mezze on the slopes of Heavenly Ski Resort.  Perfect to bring in a little plastic container and served with pita bread or flat bread. This refreshing dip can also be served as a [...] http://www.cafenilson.com/2010/03/tatziki-yogurt-and-cucumber-dip/feed/ 1 http://www.cafenilson.com/2010/03/kadin-budu-deep-fried-lamb-meatballs/ http://www.cafenilson.com/2010/03/kadin-budu-deep-fried-lamb-meatballs/#comments Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:59:03 +0000 virtual chef http://www.cafenilson.com/?p=5971 A great addition to any Mediterranean mezze, these delicious meatballs can be made with ground lamb or ground beef.  You can also use cilantro or parsley instead of the chopped mint. Excellent with tatziki. Ingredients: 1 cup ground lamb 4 stalks green onions, chopped finely 2 tbs cooked long grain rice 2 tbs finely chopped fresh mint 1 tsp salt and [...] http://www.cafenilson.com/2010/03/kadin-budu-deep-fried-lamb-meatballs/feed/ 0 http://www.cafenilson.com/2010/02/foodbuzz-24-24-24-picnic-on-the-piste/ http://www.cafenilson.com/2010/02/foodbuzz-24-24-24-picnic-on-the-piste/#comments Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:33:34 +0000 virtual chef http://www.cafenilson.com/?p=5869 If there is one thing I learned living here in the Sierras, it is the fact that the weather report is never 100% reliable. Even during a 24-hour period, a forecast of “snow storm” could mean bluebird skies in a matter of hours.  So when I proposed a PICNIC ON THE PISTE on the world [...] http://www.cafenilson.com/2010/02/foodbuzz-24-24-24-picnic-on-the-piste/feed/ 8 http://www.cafenilson.com/2010/02/daring-bakers-tiramisu/ http://www.cafenilson.com/2010/02/daring-bakers-tiramisu/#comments Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:00:28 +0000 virtual chef http://www.cafenilson.com/?p=5871 The February 2010 Daring Bakers’ challenge was hosted by Aparna of My Diverse Kitchen and Deeba of Passionate About Baking. They chose Tiramisu as the challenge for the month. Their challenge recipe is based on recipes from The Washington Post, Cordon Bleu at Home and Baking Obsession. Tiramisu is one of my favorite desserts, if [...] http://www.cafenilson.com/2010/02/daring-bakers-tiramisu/feed/ 8