Inspired by the show we watched before we met the Two Fat Ladies (Google it)

Inspired by the wonders of Nigella Lawson's cooking on the cooking channel, this week's recipes include a brie-current jam-walnut sensation on a baguette, Israeli/Russian salad, lemon-mushroom pasta, and a raspberry liquor, sweet muscat and fresh raspberries cocktail. Ripe cantaloupe  followed for dessert.

Recipes:

Cocktail:
3-4 fresh raspberries at the bottom of the glass
Pour half a shot glass of raspberry liquor
Topped off with bubbly sweet wine of choice
Chill and serve

Lemon-mushroom pasta:
Cook spaghetti or pasta of choice al dente
In separate pan, saute garlic, baby bella mushroom (chopped), lemon rind, and lemon juice (squeeze one medium fresh lemon completely into pan), in a bit of vegetable oil; add garlic powder, salt and black pepper to taste
In a third pan, lightly saute fresh or frozen garden peas
Combine all of the above in large bowl and serve with parmesan

Brie and jam baguettes
Cut up baguette (thinly sliced) and place on greased cookie sheet
Lay slices of brie on top
Bake on 350 degrees until cheese mostly melted
Spread current jam (or other jam of choice) on top
Sprinkle with walnut halves and serve warm

Israeli/Russian salad
Chop ripe tomatoes, cucumber, and some red or white onion
Mix in bowl with a little bit of vegetable oil, a squeeze of lime juice
Garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste

Cantaloupe
Chill in fridge, cut up, and serve!