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Tateskitchen

Kitchens across America

Delicious, easy and simple recipes from a busy mom, wife, friend and foodie.

Interests: Cooking, entertaining, hosting, catering, feeding, mother, wife, friend.

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Chocolate Hazelnut meringue cookies

I made this cake Nine inch disks of rich meringue - morsels of chocolate and hazelnut in every bite - layered with homemade whipped cream and dark chocolate shavings. The combination of flavors was fantastic! Then I tried to cut this cake Yes - that is the hand of my... Continue reading

Posted Feb 16, 2011 at Tates’ Kitchen

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Food and Friends 1

My family and I are surrounded by wonderful friends and great cooks. What makes our friends especially wonderful? Their infinite patience with me while I am taking photo after photo after photo. Then sometimes holding in a particular position while I take more photos! Case in point... he was a... Continue reading

Posted Feb 13, 2011 at Tates’ Kitchen

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Linzer Heart Cookies

Well it is Valentine's Day pretty soon. And my daughter's class was having a party so I of course had to make something festive and lovely right? Apparently, these are also known as my "kiss up to the teacher" cookies - according to several other moms. And in a heart... Continue reading

Posted Feb 12, 2011 at Tates’ Kitchen

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DO not call me a Cassoulet

Very honestly - I left the house the other day intent on making a somewhat traditional cassoulet (only 'somewhat' traditional because I knew there was going to be a lack of anything described as 'confit') I have a friend who made it a while back and it looked delicious so... Continue reading

Posted Feb 7, 2011 at Tates’ Kitchen

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This is one of the family favorites. And one of mine because of how quickly it comes together. Yes - it does require the use of one of those strange packets of gravy powder mix. But sometimes that is necessary. The beef I used here was one of those packages... Continue reading

Posted Feb 4, 2011 at Tates’ Kitchen

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Posted Jan 31, 2011 at Tates’ Kitchen

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Blueberry, Mascarpone, brown sugar goodness

There were a couple of different versions of the same dessert that we sampled last night. The panel of taste testers were completely divided in their likes and dis-likes and what went better with what and on and on it went - this might have also been partially due to... Continue reading

Posted Jan 24, 2011 at Tates’ Kitchen

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another marinade for Pork Tenderloin

We have pork tenderloin quite often. Stuffed, grilled, roasted - can't really go wrong unless I am not paying attention and I overcook it (Not that I have EVER done that) This time I let it marinate over night then roasted. I don't know if I can do this marinade... Continue reading

Posted Jan 22, 2011 at Tates’ Kitchen

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This turned out fantastic. I thought for sure it was a bit out of my skill set range but it was much easier than anticipated. After browning the meat then assembling vegetables and liquids it goes in the oven for a couple of hours and dinner is done. Pretty easy.... Continue reading

Posted Jan 19, 2011 at Tates’ Kitchen

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Chicken and Artichoke Soup

This colder weather (that I love) has me wanting stews and soups every night. Warm and cozy...comforting...glass of wine...good bread...losing focus here... This soup seems to have a lot of stuff to do but it is surprisingly fairly quick to throw together. It is also a great way to use... Continue reading

Posted Nov 8, 2010 at Tates’ Kitchen

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Pound Cake and Berry Compote

I did make this pound cake. But honestly, I think one purchased from your local bakery will work just fine. I probably should not call this a compote since I skipped the whole step of making the simple syrup and adding vanilla or any other flavorings. This is basically a... Continue reading

Posted Nov 8, 2010 at Tates’ Kitchen

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Apple Hill Adventure

Honestly...the yearly Apple Hill trip is torture. We go to the places we think the kids will like. They ride the little sad beaten down looking ponies. We eat 45 pounds of Kettle Korn. There is usually a hot-dog or two involved (definitely fine dining). The traffic is HORRID. It's... Continue reading

Posted Nov 4, 2010 at Tates’ Kitchen

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Rubber Eraser Fruits served on a hand Sculpted Play-Doh Platter

Me to my daughter "go play please...I need to post on the blog" Daughter "why cant you play with me?!" (yes - in that rather bothersome tone they can have) Me "not right now - I will come play when I'm finished" Daughter exits I start typing About 15 minutes... Continue reading

Posted Nov 3, 2010 at Tates’ Kitchen

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Butternut Squash Soup w/Homemade Croutons

So I'm looking through all my food photos lamenting the poor quality of every single image when I hear the voice of a five year old yell from the dining room "stop complaining mom! You get whatcha get and ya dont throw a fit!" Do I ground her forever -... Continue reading

Posted Nov 3, 2010 at Tates’ Kitchen

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My Glorified Pizza Margherita

I guess I should have called this site "1o1 things to do with puff pastry"! I didn't realize how much I use it until I started posting on this blog. Anyway, was watching a rather famous cooking show the other day and the hostess made these very adorable little tart... Continue reading

Posted Oct 25, 2010 at Tates’ Kitchen

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Simple Grilled Shrimp/Prawns

I have to admit cooking seafood is one of those things that is sometimes perfect and sometimes not so much for me. I imagine it is just a matter of practice so there might be quite a few blogs with shrimp/seafood for the next couple weeks - while I "practice"!... Continue reading

Posted Oct 12, 2010 at Tates’ Kitchen

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I'm not really sure how to describe these - It's a shrimp mix, wrapped in a leaf of butter lettuce. That's about all there is to it but it got RAVE reviews at dinner the other night so I thought I should share with all you out there. The fresh... Continue reading

Posted Oct 11, 2010 at Tates’ Kitchen

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White Chocolate with nuts and dried fruit

Very quick! Very easy! Very little mess! YOU WILL NEED: Your microwave 1 bag of good white chocolate - i think they are usually about 12 ounces? 1/2 cup toasted and chopped walnuts handful dried cranberries - chopped handful dried apricots - chopped (I have been told I have rather... Continue reading

Posted Oct 8, 2010 at Tates’ Kitchen

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Brussels Sprouts with bacon and golden raisins

Brussels Sprouts.....OOOOO??? or EEWWW??? As a child the slimy, gross, martian head looking things were sheer torture! Many a night I went to bed with a growling tummy because I would not eat them. My mother tried dousing them in ketchup, the icky liquid cheese sauce (which I love now)... Continue reading

Posted Oct 4, 2010 at Tates’ Kitchen

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Short ribs and Fettucini and bacon and.....

YUMMY! Even if it does take about 3 hours from start to finish! But don't panic! This is one of those things that you prepare and throw in a pot then come back occasionally to stir - and taste. I usually like to do this on a weekend when I... Continue reading

Posted Sep 29, 2010 at Tates’ Kitchen

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Fresh Tomato Salad with Marinated Mozzarella

There is really no reason for posting this other than the fact that it was super pretty...Super delicious....and anything involving cheese balls has to be fantastic...Right? I also loved that all the produce came from the farmers market trip the other day (and did I mention cheese balls?) I quartered... Continue reading

Posted Sep 14, 2010 at Tates’ Kitchen

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Pavlovas and Fresh Fruit

The secret to perfect Pavlovas? I have no idea. It's beaten egg whites. How hard could they be? I have made some that could have been handed out as weapons at a self-defense class. Others that looked like little baby piles of white.....stuff.....Then there is the day each meringue looks... Continue reading

Posted Sep 13, 2010 at Tates’ Kitchen

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Spinach Frittata

The best thing about a Frittata? I can throw whatever vegetables or leftover meats I have into a little dish, toss in some beaten eggs, cheese, bake it, then call it a Frittata! Easy, filling and very little mess. You can pre-cook the spinach and onions or not (I did... Continue reading

Posted Sep 10, 2010 at Tates’ Kitchen

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Fresh Peach Dumplings

FOR LIZZIE... These fresh peaches were fantastic all by themselves! I figured they could only get better with sugar and pastry right? The inside mix looked like I was making a crisp, and apparently tasted great since my daughter was trying to eat it by the spoonful! The second time... Continue reading

Posted Sep 8, 2010 at Tates’ Kitchen

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Fresh Lemon Cake

I think the scent of fresh lemons is one of my favorites. Whether baking, adding to fresh pasta or even in soap, it is always lovely. This cake has a lot of steps - I seem to need and use every measuring cup I own - but is worth it... Continue reading

Posted Sep 6, 2010 at Tates’ Kitchen

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