03 Tuesday Mar 2015
Posted in Asian, healthy choices, love to cook, lunch bowls, salads
I don’t think I’ve told you about my 2015 Challenge. My Healthy Choices walking buddy Bethany and I signed up to walk a combined two thousand fifteen miles in 2015. That’s five point five miles per day together or two point seven five miles each. every day. for 365 days.
All that walking during our lunch hour, makes these girls hungry. I’m proposing Spicy Shrimp Thai Buddha Bowls all around. Continue reading »
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02 Monday Mar 2015
Posted in cocktails & coffees, love to cook
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Martini Mondays.
I like the way that sounds. Especially when I’m enjoying a mini staycation.
I’ve been wanting to make this Nuts & Berries Martini since Christmastime when Santa first told me about it. Continue reading »
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28 Saturday Feb 2015
Posted in appetizers, gluten free, Italian, love to cook, Mediterranean
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artichoke hearts, basil pesto, cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, roasted red peppers, sundried tomatoes
We started a tradition two years ago that I think will continue for many years to come. Every other month, beginning on Christmas Day, we deliver my mom and dad in-law…
A bottle of red, a bottle of white
It all depends on your appetite
We’ll meet you any time at all
With our appetizer and wine house-call.
Yesterday we delivered 7-Layer Hot Italian Dip along with a bottle of red and white Italian wines. We stepped outside the comfort zone on the wines, perhaps this is a chance to discover a new favorite. Continue reading »
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27 Friday Feb 2015
Posted in adventures in chocolate, desserts, love to cook, Share the Love
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caramel, chocolate chips, coconut, old fashioned oats, pecans, Pretzels, sweetened condensed milk
I struggled with what to call these heavenly bars. I kicked around a few ideas. Pretzel Toffee Bars. Chocolate Coconut Layered Love Bars. Magic Bars. Seven Layer Bars. Toothachers Met Their Match Bars. Truth be told…they are a casserole with a little bit of this and a little bit of that. A dessert casserole. I’m not sure anyone would click on a recipe called dessert casserole. Continue reading »
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24 Tuesday Feb 2015
Posted in appetizers, love to cook, vegetarian, Weight Watchers
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dried basil, egg whites, flour, garlic powder, Italian bread crumbs, mozzarella cheese sticks, panko bread crumbs
I had this vision of presenting a big bowl of Cream of Tomato Soup with Basil Pesto & a side of Mozzarella Dunkers aka Baked Mozzarella Cheese Sticks. You know the scene, a gorgeous bowl of tomato soup with a side grilled cheese sandwich. One glimpse and you’re committed. The epitomy of comfort. Continue reading »
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23 Monday Feb 2015
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basil pesto, carrot, celery, chicken broth, garlic, onion, tomatoes
All my favorite soups begin the same way….with a classic Mirepoix (onion, carrot and celery). For our Cream of Tomato Soup, the mirepoix is primarily a flavor enhancer. In the end it’s pureed, but I couldn’t help but leave some texture in our creamy bowl of comfort. Continue reading »
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21 Saturday Feb 2015
Posted in chicken, love to cook, soups, stews, chili
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bacon, chicken broth, chicken sausage, cream, fresh spinach, onion, Potatoes
Sausage & Potato Soup with Spinach & Bacon could be the cousin of Olive Garden’s Zuppa Toscana. That however, was not at all my motivation for making this new recipe. Did I tell you the story of how we scored 30+ pounds of bacon and sausage?? Can you imagine the delight of B (affectionately known as Bacon Boy) when this text message hit my phone. Continue reading »
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19 Thursday Feb 2015
Posted in Asian, chicken, love to cook, soups, stews, chili
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cabbage, carrots, celery, chicken, chicken broth, ginger, jalapeno peppers, peanuts, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce
I took a popular Chinese Take-Out dish and turned it into a healthy make at home meal. Our Kung Pao Chicken Soup is not sodium or MSG laden. Instead it’s packed with fresh aromatic ingredients and some classic Asian flavors. Continue reading »
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18 Wednesday Feb 2015
Posted in breads, breakfast & brunch, desserts
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apple sauce, brown sugar, carrots, cinnamon, coconut oil, eggs, flour, pecans, sugar, zucchini
Let me talk quickly. We are currently experiencing unseasonably cold temps with wind gusts in the….well below our comfort level. My computer has been off and on again with power outages and server issues.
Carrot Cake Breakfast Bread served with hot comforting coffee makes ‘unseasonably’ seem novel. Continue reading »
628 total views, 16 views today
17 Tuesday Feb 2015
Posted in beef, pork, lamb, love to cook, soups, stews, chili
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beer, cajun seasoning, canned tomatoes, celery, chicken andouille sausage, chili powder, cumin, dried guajillo chiles, garlic, ground beef, jalapeños, onion, red wine vinegar, toasted flour
I took yesterday off from work to cook. That was the sole purpose of my day and I was in heaven. I’ve shared often that my work family loves to eat. In fact, everyone either loves to eat or loves to cook (or both). Which makes for some great special occasion spreads. Today we celebrated Mardi Gras with a giant pot of Chili Gumbo and a platter of Mardi Gras Wings. It was a good day. Continue reading »
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