Curt's Delectable Creations

Here is a wonderful medley of flavors in this cheese baked garlic bread almost like a herb baked hot bruschetta. You can leave this plain as is or decorate it up with lots of toppings! 1/4 cup melted butter 1/4 extra virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon each fresh or dried herbs, oregano, basil, parsley, rosemary (fresh is best use as little or lots as you like) 4 cloves minced garlic Mix all the above ingredients in a bowl. Set aside. grating cheese shredded blend of cheeses such as mozzarella, fontina, provolone, or anything you like garlic powder Baguette bread, French bread or favorite style stick bread Slice bread into 1 or 2 inch thick slices. Brush with melted butter and herb mixture. Sprinkle with grating cheese evenly. Generously top with shredded cheese. Drizzle with olive oil.  Sprinkle with garlic powder is optional. Bake in a hot preheated oven on 430 degrees until cheese is melted and if you prefer browned. Serve immediately. Other topping s...

We love lamb and the ingredients and flavors are very different than the usual meatball. We love the spice combinations and hope you do too! Here is what you need to make this herb and spice lamb meatball! 1/2 teaspoon each cayenne pepper, black pepper, garlic powder 1 teaspoon oregano, parsley, minced garlic, salt, rosemary and allspice 2 tablespoons chopped mint 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 egg 3/4 cup Italian flavored bread crumbs 1 lb  ground lamb olive oil to fry in Mix raw ground lamb meat with spices, egg, bread crumbs add tomato paste mix together well. Shape into rounds or patties and fry in a small amount of olive oil till cooked through and nicely browned. Serve with a yogurt dressing dip, mint jelly or your favorite sauce. 

========================================================================================== Sharing my mom's winning recipe. This aired on The Balancing Act June 26th at 7am, I was happy to be part of this exciting time for her. Check out the winning recipe link below. Way to go mom!!!! We are all so proud of you! MOCK BROWNIE TIRAMISU BY CLAUDIA LAMASCOLO THE WINNING RECIPE!! Congratulations! That's me, my mom Claudia, my stepdad Nemo Lamascolo and Uncle John Colenzo (mom's brother) we all got to watch this taped live!