This recipe came to me when I was looking at ingredients in my refrigerator that needed to be used up before spoiling.
Any kind of rice will work but I think the nuttiness of the pilaf adds a little something extra to this dish. Also, if you are not a fan of asparagus, you can substitute any grilled veggie of your choice.
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Growing up my mom always made pignoli cookies during the holidays. They are so delicious and are perfect during the afternoon with a cup of tea or fancy enough to be served for dessert.
I must warn you, however, both the pine nuts and almond paste are a bit pricey. WalMart sells the same almond paste as high-end grocery stores but a few dollars less expensive.
These cookies can be stored, at room temperature, in a tightly sealed container for several days.
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It has become somewhat of a challenge with me to use up everything I have in the refrigerator before going back to the store.
There is so much waste in our country that I try to be as mindful as possible to not throw away anything that can still be eaten.
We had this with a dry pinot noir and ate the leftovers, cold, for lunch the following day.
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Hi, I'm Roxanne.
Thanks for stopping by and welcome to my site.
My family heritage is Italian and French so needless to say, I love preparing meals for family, friends and anyone with an appetite and the openness to try something new.
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