Monday, May 17, 2010

Capellini with Peppers

I couldn't find capellini pasta for the Capellini with Peppers (page 263) so I decided to make it using the pasta I already had. I also decided to roast thin asparagus along with the green and yellow bell peppers. My intention was to make this recipe a main course rather than a side dish. It came out rather nicely. The flavors remind me of pizza without the bread. I chose to top it with crumbled panir cheese.

Thursday, May 13, 2010

Mocha Spice Cake with Coffee Whipped Cream and Cream Cheese Frosting

Today I made the Mocha Spice Cake with Coffee Whipped Cream and Cream Cheese Frosting (page 388). First of all, I have to tell you that Miriam says that this is her favorite frosting. If you try this recipe, it will be your favorite frosting too. The coffee taste is not overpowering but it complements the sweet and sour of the cream and cream cheese. The spice cake is very light and delicious too. I served these cupcakes to company and it was a thumbs up from everyone.