New Year - 2011

I have always wanted my own blog - a place to write and share my thoughts, ideas, and moments - life in general. With some convincing from a friend, here I am writing the very first day of the new year. 
 
2010 has passed leaving behind a sense of relief with 2011 bringing a sense of invigoration! I've always considered "New Years" the date on the calendar that allows new beginnings...the day that life gives you a "free pass" to "wipe the slate clean" and start all over...


We ended the year at home. It was nice to be in familiar settings and simply relaxing while awaiting the arrival of a busy year.  I made appetizers for the family - one of them being stuffed mushrooms - something to munch on while we watched the count-down of the ball at New York's Time Square.

These mushrooms cooked in no time at all, making them a perfect dish to pass around at a cocktail party, serve as an accompaniment to a roast, or include as a part of a vegetarian buffet.

I got a tad bit tipsy and so I totally forgot to take pictures of the end product and had no clue I would be wanting to post them on my first blog (ha) but I will share the recipe and the picture of the mushrooms during prep-time.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!  

Stuffing
1lb fresh mushrooms
1cup grated Parmesan
1/2 cup blue cheese
1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teas spoon salt
1 fresh ground black pepper
1teaspoon dried oregano
2/3 cup olive oil

Preperation
Mix all ingredients together - using the stems of the mushrooms in your stuffing - add the olive oil slowly while mixing ingredients together - stuff the mushroom generously and place in the oven.

Bake @350 degrees - 25-30 minutes until done