28 Sunday Oct 2012
Posted in breakfast & brunch, cooking for two, gluten free, love to cook
The first time I saw this Baked Eggs in Avocado dish on the Internet I was rather awe struck. It was genius to combine these two ingredients. What a wonderfully healthy breakfast option, packed with vitamins and protein, morning or night. Continue reading »
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27 Saturday Oct 2012
Posted in cooking for two, gluten free, love to cook, side dishes, vegetarian
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This is one of those ‘National Days’ I will embrace. The Potato. Last night, on the eve of National Potato Day, we had a little pre-celebration with good friends over homemade potato chips…topped with goat cheese, blue cheese crumbles, and crispy bacon. Why was that not my NPD (National Potato Day) Post? Because I think we might have a recipe that can compete with those amazing chips…Sliced Twice Baked Potatoes!
Baking Potatoes, thin sliced, drizzled with fresh herb garlic butter, baked….then topped with grated cheese and bacon…and baked again. Need I say more? Let the pictures speak to you… Continue reading »
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26 Friday Oct 2012
Posted in love to cook, snacks, tips & techniques
Today we are honoring Breast Cancer Awareness Day at my office. Pink Power is in full swing. Last year, for this same occasion, I attempted Homemade Soft Pretzels for the first time and they were a hit. I think we have a new tradition in the making. Continue reading »
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25 Thursday Oct 2012
Posted in chicken, love to cook, Mexican/Latin, sauces
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The recipe inspiration for this dish comes from a dear sweet friend. She delivered two pans of these delicious Chicken Enchiladas to my family at a time of need. They were such a welcomed meal that so warmed our souls at that moment (and have every time I’ve made them since). They are mild yet so full of flavor that they keep you coming back for more.
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25 Thursday Oct 2012
Posted in love to cook, Mexican/Latin, sauces
Homemade Enchiladas Sauce.
The sauce comes together rather quickly, so it’s well worth the few extra minutes to gather all of your ingredients in advance. I also try to use nice rich homemade chicken broth whenever possible, but boxed works well too. Make this sauce…trust me, you will love it…and your spouse will call you a stud. I’ll take that. Continue reading »
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24 Wednesday Oct 2012
Posted in chicken, gluten free, love to cook, Mexican/Latin, sauces
Found a fantastic and super easy recipe for tomatillo sauce which fit right into my plan. I’ve been wanting to make ‘Red’ Enchilada Sauce which we LOVE…but with an abundance of tomatillos in my fridge…green was the more practical approach. So Chicken Enchiladas with Tomatillo Sauce it is. Continue reading »
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23 Tuesday Oct 2012
Posted in B is for Braising, chicken, gluten free, love to cook
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chicken, cinnamon stick, fresh sage, garlic, lemon zest, milk
To quote Jamie Oliver, Chicken in Milk is “a slightly odd, but really fantastic combination that must be tried.”
A couple years ago we began what’s now a weekly ritual of cooking a whole chicken. Not only do we enjoy a mouth-watering chicken dinner each week, but we then turn bones into broth, and broth into amazing soups and stews. It was B who first discovered Chicken in Milk by Jamie Oliver. In an attempt to change it up each week (Ooo I like that…the “Chicken Change Up”) he began to read endless websites searching for new and interesting whole chicken recipes. There are a ton of them to try….but none that got our attention quite like this Chicken in Milk recipe. Continue reading »
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22 Monday Oct 2012
Posted in cooking for two, gluten free, herbs, oils & spices, love to cook, seafood
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anchovy paste, butter, capers, cod, egg yolks, garlic, olive oil, parsley, shallot, spinach, tarragon, watercress
Cod is a wonderfully mild white flaky fish. It’s happy seasoned with anything from fresh herbs to punchy marinades. It’s beautiful baked or grilled and when leftover it begs to be the star in a batch of fish chowder. After recently learning about freezing fresh herbs in butter or olive oil, I began to do a little compound butter research and decided Montpellier Butter would be the perfect pairing with our baked cod. Continue reading »
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20 Saturday Oct 2012
Posted in herbs, oils & spices, love to cook, tips & techniques
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Over the year or so I’ve spent a good portion of my free time getting to know and understand Fresh Herbs. I’ve certainly come a long way….only to discover the journey has really just begun. I’ve decided to go ahead and share this post now, knowing it will be a post in-progress that I hope to add to as I make new discoveries. Continue reading »
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19 Friday Oct 2012
Posted in cooking for two, Italian, love to cook, seafood
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We celebrated National Pizza Month at work today. More correctly stated, we down right worshiped this fabulous food group. We had 10 homemade varieties of pizzas and calzones, all uniquely different…..all delicious.
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