I actually made these while I was experimenting for the Master Chef casting call.  They seemed a unique combination of sauces and flavors and they are!  Alas, my taste test panel concluded that they are better warm so they didn’t make the cut.  Speaking of making the cut, I’m pretty sure I, like the mushrooms, did not make the cut.  While I haven’t gotten the “we didn’t choose you for Master Chef, but come try out for our new Biggest Loser Bride” rejection email I also haven’t received any positive feedback or inquiries into the cavernous depths of my past which is rumored to be part of the background check.  Wasn’t a 12 page application enough?! 

 

I’m going to chalk it up to just not meant to be, this year anyway.  I at least got to try some good recipes and meet some interesting people!  With the Academy Awards coming up this weekend, this recipe would make a great pre-show nibble and it’s just as fancy as all the glowing movie stars that will be in attendance.  We don’t all end up on the big (or small) screen, but that doesn’t mean we can’t still enjoy those who do.  Life outside of the spotlight can be just as fabulous and that’s just how I intend mine to be! 


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