Tag Archives: spring

Negroni Spritz

Posted on May 27, 2019 by swellkid recipes

Italians are the best at cocktail hour. In Italy if you sit down for a cocktail in a bar they will bring you a delicious assortment of bar snacks at no charge. Apertivi, the drinks you might have before dinner … Continue reading →

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Spring Green Asparagus Soup

Posted on January 31, 2016 by swellkid recipes

There is almost nothing I like to make more than soup.  There is almost nothing I like to eat more than a smooth, pureed soup.  Maybe chocolate.  Make it vegetarian by using vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.  I like … Continue reading →

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Rhubarb Mojito

Posted on May 15, 2013 by swellkid recipes

For one Rhubarb Mojito ice 2 oz. white rum 1 oz. rhubarb simple syrup (recipe below) 4-5 fresh mint leaves 2 oz. club soda Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.  Pour in the rum and simple syrup.  Place the mint … Continue reading →

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Oven Roasted Radishes

Posted on March 5, 2013 by swellkid recipes

Radishes are coming into season now so I thought I’d repost this method for roasting them: If you like roasted root vegetables like turnips and beets, you’ll love roasted radishes.  I had never eaten a radish that was cooked, so … Continue reading →

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Shrimp and Scallops with Prosciutto and Minted Pea Puree

Posted on February 28, 2012 by swellkid recipes

My mint wintered over this year, did yours?  It usually does, but this year was a little different.  It never completely died down, I had fresh mint all winter long!  Here is a great recipe to highlight the fresh, springy … Continue reading →

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Shrimp and Scallops with Prosciutto and Minted Pea Puree

Posted on March 25, 2011 by swellkid recipes

I adapted this recipe from the April 2011 Bon Appetit.  My favorite mail day used to be the day that my Martha Stewart Living arrived, now it’s when the new Bon Appetit arrives.  I find myself carrying it around the house … Continue reading →

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