Turkey Burgers {BBQ}

27 Wednesday Feb 2013

Posted by libby in burgers & sandwiches, chicken & turkey, love to cook, Share the Love

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bbq sauce, bread, eggs, ground turkey, olive oil, Worcestershire Sauce

I have no excuse for not sharing this recipe with you before now. Our close friends and family know that Turkey Burgers with Sweet Potato Fries had always been a signature meal for us. However, somewhere around the time I got caught up in the What’s for Dinner craze (trying different recipes almost every night), our old faithful Turkey Burger got limited play time. It took sharing them at the office last week for me to realize how much I’ve missed them. And considering they are still being raved about, it’s time to give up the secret recipe.

Smoked Paprika Sweet Potato Chips {Share the Love}

27 Wednesday Feb 2013

Posted by libby in love to cook, Share the Love, side dishes, snacks, spice exploration, vegetarian

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olive oil, sea salt, smoked paprika, sweet potato chips

I work with 33 unique and amazing individuals. Today I shall recognize one of my more colorful teammates. Her color is pink, her personality is sassy, her aura is diva, and her soul is as pure and kind as they come. She’s beautiful inside and out. And did I mention she’s married to the sweetest man, who happens to have a kick-butt smoker. Last week she brought me a sampling of his Smoked Paprika. As soon as I opened the bag and the sweet savory aroma rose into the air…I could envision one thing and one thing only…BBQ Potato Chips. My absolute favorite…BBQ Potato Chips…were just a mandolin away from happening.

The Jarlsberg BLT with Fried Egg

26 Tuesday Feb 2013

Posted by libby in burgers & sandwiches, love to cook

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bacon, eggs, Jarlsberg cheese, lettuce, tomatoes

At our last family pot-luck gathering, my sister-in-law brought a crock full of the most glorious cheese dip. Jarlsberg Cheese Dip to be exact. She served it cold with a sliced baguette. I’m sure I never let it out of my sight or reach for the entire ~~evening~~ hour before it was devoured for it’s heavenly goodness. She shared that she had bought this tub of love at her local Kroger supermarket. I promptly sought out the closest Kroger and bought 2 tubs (plain and jalapeno) and a baguette. Continue reading »

Turkey Piccata {with Mushroom, Spinach & Herb Couscous}

25 Monday Feb 2013

Posted by libby in chicken & turkey, healthy choices, love to cook

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capers, lemon, lemony thyme, sage, turkey tenderloin, white wine

Jennie-O’s Ground Turkey, Italian Turkey Sausage, and All Natural Turkey Breast Tenderloins are all staples at our house, especially when we’re in Healthy Living mode…which is probably in order more often than not :) I originally made this Turkey Piccata recipe a couple years ago when I was a die-hard Weight Watchers girl. This dish has no lack of flavor but by simply exercising portion control AND measuring the added fats (as in measuring spoon) it can be a very figure friendly meal.

Mushroom, Spinach & Herb Couscous

25 Monday Feb 2013

Posted by libby in love to cook, side dishes, vegetarian

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couscous, fresh mushrooms, fresh spinach, lemony thyme, olive oil, scallion, thyme

I am a huge fan of couscous and an even bigger fan of changing it up each time we make it. For Mushroom, Spinach & Herb Couscous, I add diced fresh mushrooms, and sliced scallions to the cooking water, along with a tablespoon of olive oil, a teaspoon of fine chopped fresh lemony thyme, and about a 1/2 teaspoon of Mrs. Dash Garlic & Herb seasoning.

African Chicken Peanut Stew {Pot Pies}

23 Saturday Feb 2013

Posted by libby in casseroles & comfort food, chicken & turkey, international, love to cook, spice exploration

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cayenne, chicken, cilantro, coriander, garlic, ginger, onion, peanuts, sweet potato, tomatoes

The first time we made African Chicken Peanut Stew was the day Shelby and I discovered Penzey’s Spices. I bought three spices that day, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, and cardamom seeds. You see, earlier that morning I had read my first ‘non-family/friend’ comment on Lemony Thyme. It’s hard to explain the feeling but I was a titch giddy. Perhaps it’s like being in high school and having a crush on the most popular kid in school, who doesn’t even know you exist. Then one day, out of nowhere, they greet you by name. What?! Me, you know my name? And my mother didn’t put you up to this? It’s the kind of thing that can make your day or for me… changed my cooking life.

Margarita Granita

22 Friday Feb 2013

Posted by libby in cocktails & coffees, desserts, love to cook, Mexican/Latin

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coarse salt, grand marnier, lime zest, margarita mix, tequila

While I generally order my Margaritas on the rocks with salt, if I’m going to have one frozen – bring me a spoon please. Today is National Margarita Day, too great a Post op to pass on (ha!).

I decided this would be a chance to make my first Granita. The Granita originated in Italy and can vary in texture and flavor throughout regions depending on the ingredients and freezing method. I’ve seen some lovely Granita recipes on the pages of fellow food lovers. And have been taking notes of the ones I will try when the warm weather comes back around…flavors such as Wild Strawberry, Cucumber Mint, and Pink Grapefruit come to mind and I absolutely can not wait to make a Mojito Granita. However for today, on her special day, we’ll enjoy Margarita Granita style.

Moroccan Couscous Salad {Share the Love}

20 Wednesday Feb 2013

Posted by libby in international, love to cook, side dishes, vegetarian

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apricots, cilantro, couscous, cumin, pine nuts, red grapes, scallion

“It’s my pleasure.”

What a lovely statement and I mean that so sincerely when it comes to cooking for my co-workers. Today was a lunch meeting for our fabulous Customer Service Team. I shared BBQ Turkey Burgers, Smoked Paprika Sweet Potato Chips and this Moroccan Couscous Salad which is just bursting with flavor.

Peanut Butter Brownie Bites {of Love}

19 Tuesday Feb 2013

Posted by libby in adventures in chocolate, desserts, love to cook

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chocolate, Ghirardelli chocolate, peanut butter, vanilla, whipping cream

Thank you Ghirardelli for this amazing and slightly sinful Peanut Butter Brownie Bite recipe. Our Adventures in Chocolate category thanks you as well.

Roasted Garlic & Butternut Squash Soup {Weight Watchers}

16 Saturday Feb 2013

Posted by libby in healthy choices, love to cook, soups, stews, chili, Weight Watchers

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butternut squash, chicken broth, roasted garlic, sweet potato

One of my favorite soups is Roasted Garlic & Butternut Squash Soup. Just the sound of it warms me and on a blustery day like today a nice big bowl full is in order. This lightened up version is naturally very low in fat and high in fiber, making it a perfect go-to Weight Watcher recipe.

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Monthly Archives: February 2013

The Jarlsberg BLT with Fried Egg

Turkey Piccata {with Mushroom, Spinach & Herb Couscous}

Mushroom, Spinach & Herb Couscous

African Chicken Peanut Stew {Pot Pies}

Margarita Granita

Moroccan Couscous Salad {Share the Love}

Peanut Butter Brownie Bites {of Love}

Roasted Garlic & Butternut Squash Soup {Weight Watchers}