Category Archive: Café Menu

Sicilian Style Eggplant Casserole and Cheese Pastry Puffs

  The best market place in Pittsburgh is the Strip District. There’s never a dull moment with lots of diversity from the food to the people. You can’t help but want to peruse the wares of the outdoor vendors. You can find everything from Yinzer pride souvenirs, to fresh foods, to hipster cafés, to down-home …

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Stuffed Pepper Soup using one Dead Guy

browning meat, photo by Jenny MacBeth

Well folks, this soup didn’t come easy. I ended up slicing two fingers and burning my arm. I should have gone to the hospital for stitches, but my inner Xena toughed it out. Warrior scars ROCK. This soup comes in many different versions, but I simply follow the basics to making my stuffed peppers, only …

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White Ale Potato Leek Soup

  Someone asked me recently, “Do you have a case of beer for each beer you use in your recipes?” That’s expensive! I do not buy by the case. Only for parties. The state of Pennsylvania has strict LCB laws. Boo hiss. There are a few (not many) venues that can sell by the bottle …

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Guinness Irish Stew in a Puff Pastry

Happy First Day of Fall! This time of year is awesome. I really enjoy it for the the vibrant orange and yellow colors, and for the smell of baking. Even if it’s colder outside our senses are filled with warmth. Not to mention, I love Halloween and Thanksgiving. This is my first attempt at stew. …

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Spicy Sesame Noodles or Green Beans

  This is a great sauce you can use on noodles or even green beans. You’ll Need 1 pound of fettuccine or linguini style noodles (or 2 pounds of french cut green beans) 4 tablespoons of roasted sesame seeds 4 tablespoons of sesame oil 1 tablespoon of Chinese chili paste (optional if you do not …

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Citrus Bluemoon Summer Ale Pasta Salad

  This is definitely a unique and delicious pasta salad if I do say so myself. That, or it’s the two beers I drank whilst making this. Ha! Tip You can prepare everything in advance, however, mix it right before serving. Not sure why, but it tastes best the first day. You may not want …

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Top Secret’s Benihana Ginger Salad Dressing by Todd Wilbur

  Recently, our friend Val sent in a request, “Dear Girl, I just love the ginger dressing you get from Hibachi restaurants.  Any ideas?” Why, yes I do! Whenever I eat at a Japanese restaurant, I look forward to the ginger dressing; always requesting extra. I even use the dressing for dipping crusty breads, and …

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Frozen Fruit Smoothie

  We’re big on fruit smoothies. I make one just about every day. I would really like to add beer, but this is for breakfast after all. Ha! SAM’s Club has yummy produce. I buy bulk fruits, clean them, and toss in a Ziploc freezer bag. We always have blueberries, strawberries and bananas on hand. …

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Sesame Peanut Dressing

  Dedicated to our friend Ron. Ron said, “I’m looking for a good sesame, peanut dressing. Can you come up with something for me?” Me in response, “Hells yay!” I too love sesame and peanut’y tasting dressing. I’m actually shocked that I didn’t try this before. So, after a few failed attempts, I came up …

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Bacon, Egg and Smoked Gruyere Sandwich

  Who doesn’t love breakfast for dinner? I was craving a good bacon, egg and cheese sandwich. After work, I headed over to the grocer and saw, “Apple Smoked Gruyere.” Boy, did that pull me in. -Snatched it and tossed it in the cart without a second look. This is such a simple sandwich, yet …

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