Recipe ReRun: Spinach, Mushroom & Goat Cheese Stuffed Pork Loin

The next Recipe ReRun I'd like to share with you is for this Spinach, Mushroom & Goat Cheese Stuffed Pork Loin.

Recipe ReRun: How to Make a Standing Rib Roast

The next Recipe ReRun I wanted to share with you this week is How to Make a Standing Rib Roast. I originally posted this last January, but thought it was appropriate to share before Christmas this year. Especially since I will be making one myself.

Recipe ReRun:Bacon and Havarti Quiche

This week I'll be running a few favorite recipes and I'm starting with this Bacon and Havarti Quiche. This dish not only makes a wonderful brunch menu item, it is also a fabulous dish to serve Christmas morning.

Recipe ReRun: Pumpkin & Sage Risotto

This week I've had to take it easy and stay off of my feet and out of the kitchen as I had minor surgery to remove a small cyst (that turned out to be a benign tumor!) on my right foot. I know. Always something around here! Anyway, I will have more new Thanksgiving recipe ideas to share with you next week.

So in keeping with my Thanksgiving theme,  I've decided to reintroduce this Pumpkin and Sage Risotto for Recipe ReRun. I first made this Pumpkin and Sage Risotto last November and it was deliciously creamy with the wonderful flavors of pumpkin and fresh sage. This recipe contains only 5 ingredients and serves 5 people so you may want to double it.

If you've missed any recent posts, here are some more ideas to try this holiday:

Pumpkin & Brie Mini Quiche

Carrot & Sage Soup

Apple Cider Brined Roasted Chicken

Butter Roasted Carrots & Parsnips

Cranberry Pear Sauce

Next week, be on the lookout for Portuguese Stuffing, Pumpkin Pecan Cheese Ball and Spiked Mini Apple Tarts with Cinnamon Whipped Cream!

Enjoy!

Recipe ReRun: Asiago & Basil Red Bliss Potato Croquettes & Better It With Benefiber Cook-Off Event

Today I'm sharing another Recipe ReRun with you for these Asiago & Basil Red Bliss Potato Croquettes for a few reasons.

1. They're FANTASTIC and need to be repeated for all those new to CEK! I originally posted these in March 2012 as I had some leftover mashed potatoes and was looking for a new way to utilize them. They were baked, not fried, so they are a little healthier and the flavor combination of Asiago and Basil was phenomenal.

2. The last few days have been quite hectic for me and I haven't had the time to write up a new post. Sorry. I do have quite a few recipes to share with you and I've been coming up with some new experiments for Thanksgiving so look for those in the coming weeks.

3. And lastly...tomorrow, Thursday, October 24, 2013 I will be in Herald Square in NYC participating in the Better it with Benefiber Cook-Off from 8am-10am! I was selected, along with two other food bloggers, to make breakfast utilizing Benefiber in our recipes for Top Chef Contestant judges. It's going to be so much fun so be on the lookout for some pictures on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram as well as a post with the highlights. And if you live in the area, stop by to say hello!

Enjoy the recipe and I'll see you all back here on Monday!

**The winner of the Jolie Ravioli Giveaway was chosen. Did you win?

Recipe ReRun: Beer Braised Short Ribs

Recipe ReRun: Beer Braised Short Ribs

I haven't done a ReRun recipe in a while and since I JUST purchased some nice Beef Short Ribs the other day, I figured I'd share this recipe for Beer Braised Short Ribs with all of you today. 

This recipe was first created a year ago, back in October 2012. It was a big hit then and it's no wonder; these ribs were FANTASTIC...FALL OFF THE BONE....TENDER...FANTASTIC! They do take quite a while to prepare, so this would make a perfect meal to cook over the weekend. Good things come to those who wait! 

I also wanted to let you know about a book signing I'm doing over the weekend. If you live in the northern NJ area and are looking to take the family out for a day of fun, stop by the Autumn Lights Festival on Saturday, October 12, 2013 in West Milford, NJ for their annual street fair. Music, entertainment and vendors galore...including yours truly. Stop by Section B-19 Booth B to say hello if you're in the area and have a wonderful weekend everyone. 

Recipe ReRun: Ciliegine Caprese Salad

Welcome to another edition of Recipe ReRun, where I give new life to some of my favorite recipes for all of you new to Carrie's Experimental Kitchen.

Today I'm sharing this gorgeous Ciliegine Caprese Salad. I first made this recipe last August and it has to be one of my all time favorite summer salads. There is nothing like fresh tomatoes, basil and mozzarella to perk up your day. And just look at the color when you combine the red and yellow cherry tomatoes!

What is your favorite Summertime Salad? 

Enjoy!

Recipe Rerun: Fresh Berry Tart

Fresh Berry Tart

The July 4th holiday is only one week away, can you believe it? This year is really flying by! I don't have many festive recipes for this holiday; however, I did make this delicious, beautiful Fresh Berry Tart a few months ago using raspberries, strawberries, blueberries and blackberries so I guess this would count. :)

I really enjoyed this dessert not only because it was light and easy (I don't like to make complicated desserts for all of you new to CEK), but because it wasn't overly sweet. Click on the name to be taken to the original post and if you're looking for more fun food and craft ideas for the July 4th holiday, check out my Red, White and Blue Board on Pinterest!

I'll be taking the next week off to spend some time with family and friends, as well as making our first college visit for the summer (Yikes!). If you're new to the blog or haven't stopped by in while, grab a cup of your favorite beverage, have a look around to see what you might have missed and leave me a comment letting me know you were here. I just love company!

Shopping List

 Enjoy and I'll be back July 8th with some 

new recipes to share with all of you. Happy 4th! 

Recipe Rerun: Fried Green Tomatoes with Avocado Ranch Dipping Sauce

School is almost out for the summer (YES, we're still going until next week!) and I'm trying to tie up a few loose ends around the house before I'm off and running trying to entertain an eleven year old for the next few months. If you read my newsletter, you'll know that my posts may be a little sporadic in the coming weeks, but I'll try my best to create new content to share with you you as often as I can. My daughter has even offered to do a few Guest Posts over the summer and is looking forward to getting back into the kitchen again. 

In the meantime, I'll be running some old posts to bring new life to these fun recipes as well as share them with all of the new followers I have here at CEK since they were first posted. 

To start with, I'm going to share this recipe for Fried Green Tomatoes with Avocado Ranch Dipping Sauce. I chose this recipe for several reasons. 

1. It was the 2nd most popular (page views) recipe on my site to date since starting this blog in April 2011. 
2. When I first posted this recipe last September, many people couldn't find "green tomatoes" as by then, most tomato plants had fully blossomed and turned red. Depending on when you planted your tomato plants or where you reside, the next few weeks will be a great time to pick them for this recipe before they fully bloom. Also, if you didn't grow your own tomato plants, ask your local farm stand if they can pick some for you. 
3. If you read the original post, I used bottled Ranch dressing; which was great in a pinch. However, since then I found a wonderful homemade lower fat version from +Ann Fulton  of the Fountain Avenue Kitchen. I shared her recipe for Low Fat Ranch Dressing back in January this year and this dressing would also work very nicely for this dipping sauce. 
4. Now this is the big one. Are you ready? These are DEE-LIC-IOUS and shouldn't be missed. However, as I mentioned in the first post, it's one of those things you need to make and eat right away while they're hot. When reheated, they loose that crispy coating that comes when you first fry something. 

Fried Green Tomatoes with Avocado Ranch Dipping Sauce

Oh one last thing. Sorry, but you won't find any nutritional information on this recipe. We're frying people, need I say more?! 

Did you make these the first time I posted this recipe?

 If so, comment below and let me know!