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Monthly Archives: February 2013

Turkey Burgers {BBQ}

27 Wednesday Feb 2013

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BBQ Turkey Burgers

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. Continue reading »

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Smoked Paprika Sweet Potato Chips {Share the Love}

27 Wednesday Feb 2013

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

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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. Continue reading »

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The Jarlsberg BLT with Fried Egg

26 Tuesday Feb 2013

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Jarlsberg BLT wth Fried Egg from Lemony Thyme

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 »

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Turkey Piccata {with Mushroom, Spinach & Herb Couscous}

25 Monday Feb 2013

Posted by in healthy choices, love to cook, turkey

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Turkey Piccata

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.  Continue reading »

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Mushroom, Spinach & Herb Couscous

25 Monday Feb 2013

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Mushroom & Spinach Couscous

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. Continue reading »

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African Chicken Peanut Stew {Pot Pies}

23 Saturday Feb 2013

Posted by in casseroles & comfort food, chicken, love to cook, Moroccan/North African, spice exploration

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African Chicken Peanut Stew {Pot Pie}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. Continue reading »

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Margarita Granita

22 Friday Feb 2013

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Margarita Granita

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. Continue reading »

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Moroccan Couscous Salad {Share the Love}

20 Wednesday Feb 2013

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Moroccan Couscous Salad

“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. Continue reading »

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Crab Stuffed Flounder {with Peri Peri Cream Sauce}

18 Monday Feb 2013

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Cajun Crab Stuffed Flounder with Peri Peri Cream Sauce

I’m forever running to the grocery store to pick up a few last minute ingredients that inevitably turn into a buggy full.  You know this drill.  Other than to enforce an Eat Out of the Fridge/Pantry Week (which we do out of necessity every other month or so) I can’t seem to break this.  So while I am guilty of veering off the shopping list path…on occasion I’m so glad I did.  Flounder fillets were not on the list, but when they look as bright and fresh as these did….”Honey, we have a change in our dinner plans.”   We shall have Crab Stuffed Flounder {with Peri Peri Cream Sauce}. Continue reading »

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