Great food/family recipe!

Who among us doesn't link family & food, food & family? I know the Dunican clan sure does!

A friend of mine from Fordham wrote this great essay about her Grandfather and the sauce he lovingly prepared. Now she lovingly prepares this same sauce. I have been voting for her everyday, but can't do it through my phone for some reason, so as we hit the road, I thought I'd share the link with all of you. If you have time to click through, read a great essay and vote for her, that would be great. You can vote once a day. Enjoy!

http://bourdainmediumraw.com/essays/view/101

Garlic Grilled Tomatoes

I made these last night for George's birthday. We all loved them! The kids could have easily eaten more, next time I will make more than 1 tomato/person! So simple, yet such great flavor.

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/garlic-grilled-tomatoes-recipe/index.html

Summer Pasta Salad Twists

I think I may have to try these 2 recipes this summer.
Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/BUFFALO-CHICKEN-PASTA-SALAD-1231059

Antipasto Pasta Salad
http://www.bullz-eye.com/grub_for_guys/2010/pasta_salad_trio.htm

Cream-Filled Chocolate Cupcakes

I made these for my son Brendan's 1st communion and they were a huge hit. I think they were the only cupcake (I made 3 different kinds) that were wiped out at the party -- and people were looking for more.

Now, I'm going to re-make them for Cara's birthday tomorrow, but I will be dying the cream in pinks and purples to go with her princess theme.

http://www.marthastewart.com/recipe/cream-filled-chocolate-cupcakes

Party favrites?

I am planning a Ladies' Night for my Birthday! I plan on serving appetizers, drinks and desserts. I figure I'll make a few of my favorite appetizers (make ahead), others will bring stuff also. I'll probably make the Shrimp cocktail from the above post, or Regina's Crab meat Cheese Spread. I'll do my Brie with chutney and probably fresh mozzarella, basil and tomato. What suggestions do you have?

Shrimp Cocktail

Check out this twist on Shrimp cocktail! I think I'll try it!
http://www.bhg.com/recipe/appetizers-snacks/mediterranean-shrimp/

Let me know if you try it!

Father’s day is Sunday, June 20th. Let’s think of and share about our fathers ... and, of course, food.

1. Does your father cook? If so, what’s his specialty? What’s your favorite thing that he makes?

2. What’s your father’s favorite meal? Is this what you’ll be making him on Sunday?

3. What’s your funniest food-and-father story?

4. What’s your most tender food-and-father story?

Anyone else out there have questions?