31 Tuesday Jul 2012
Posted in beef, pork, lamb, love to cook, low-carb
The fresh herbs in this classic comfort food recipe make it sing…Parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme; Remember me to one who lives there, she once was a true love of mine.
If I must choose one beloved dish that reminds me most of my childhood and family it would be Chinaman’s Pie. I would request it for my birthday dinners, when a celebration was in order, or when I just craved Mom’s home cooking. Continue reading »
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29 Sunday Jul 2012
Posted in healthy choices, love to cook, salads, Sundays with Shelby, vegetarian
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almonds, cilantro, green beans, key limes, maple syrup, quinoa, strawberries, toasted coconut, vegetarian
A family tradition seems to be forming here. Sunday’s with Shelby. I like it. It’s a chance for me to dabble with recipes that will entice my kid to get out of bed and head my way. She is becoming a wonderful cook herself and now brings us samples of her latest culinary creations. Today we exchanged Quinoa Salad recipes. Continue reading »
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28 Saturday Jul 2012
Posted in cocktails & coffees, love to cook
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Grammy’s House ~ Newtown, CT. Built in 1900.
Every summer an array of rhubarb recipes pop up in my favorite cooking magazines and websites. And based on the rhubarb bunches in the back of farmer’s pick up trucks at the farmers’ market….it’s an abundant ingredient right now. When I think of rhubarb I can’t help but think of strawberry rhubarb pie. And when I think of pie I am fondly reminded of Grammy’s amazing baking pantry complete with a pie rack perched on the window sill opening to the back yard where we played dress up for hours and had picnics with our dolls and teddy bears. Continue reading »
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28 Saturday Jul 2012
Posted in appetizers, eat out of the fridge/pantry, love to cook, low-carb, vegetarian
Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Tomatoes.
Using ingredients we have on-hand and turning them in to savory goodness makes me happy. Cut tops off tomatoes and using a melon baller gently remove seeds. Fill with prepared spinach artichoke dip. Top with grated Parmesan cheese, sea salt & cracked pepper. Continue reading »
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27 Friday Jul 2012
Posted in gluten free, healthy choices, love to cook, Mediterranean, salads
I’ve always loved how the Niçoise Salad looks on a plate. Today it was lunch. The ingredients speak for themselves. We treated ourselves to a piece of fresh tuna which we dipped in sesame seeds then seared. Continue reading »
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27 Friday Jul 2012
Posted in desserts, love to cook, vegetarian
I’m coming off a very ‘sweet’ evening and was inspired to make something yummy!! You see, I was surprised with Aerosmith tickets for my birthday and the concert was last night. We kicked it up with an overnight stay in the city. Let me describe the concert this way – the music and talent was as familiar and oh so delicious as carrot cake is to me.
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26 Thursday Jul 2012
Posted in appetizers, gluten free, love to cook, low-carb, salads, vegetarian
Fresh local grown tomatoes inspire me. And they are so flavorful and delicious right now. The farmers’ market is bursting with gorgeous varieties and the growers are quick to share what makes theirs uniquely different. Alas, I must try them all. Parmesan Crisps with Summer Tomatoes make a wonderful appetizer or serve them in place of a salad. Continue reading »
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25 Wednesday Jul 2012
Posted in chicken & turkey, love to cook
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This recipe follows the Classic Chicken Marsala basics but we gave the dish a flavor jumpstart by browning the chicken in sage brown butter. Continue reading »
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23 Monday Jul 2012
Posted in breakfast & brunch, love to cook, Sundays with Shelby, vegetarian
As I’ve shared before I may have a slight addiction to cooking magazines. And recipes that feature fresh healthy ingredients always catch my attention. My most recent Cooking Light magazine offered this Caramelized Onion & Zucchini Quiche recipe that not only fit the ingredients currently in my kitchen but was a perfect get-my-kid-to-come-for-brunch dish (I’m not above bribery and food seems to work quite well with her). Continue reading »
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22 Sunday Jul 2012
Posted in gluten free, love to cook, low-carb, soups, stews, chili, vegetarian
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Had a great day with my kid! Visited our local “every 3rd weekend antique market” just becuz…. I truly believe Grammy gave us the gift of gab…we couldn’t walk by a booth without engaging the vendor. My kid scored a cast iron tea pot and bartered for a leather vintage bag (90 minute massage = $90 leather bag)!
While we were so very close to ordering funnel cakes from the food window….we pulled back. “Let’s make a healthy lunch.” Gazpacho won hands down and we made it in a blender with zero cooking. Continue reading »
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