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Monthly Archives: April 2013

Beignets & Charbroiled Oysters {and a Pimm’s Cup Cocktail Recipe}

26 Friday Apr 2013

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Oysters on the Half Shell

Oysters.  Fifty cent oysters on the half shell.  That’s how it began one week ago today.  Wait, you could say it actually began with Pimm’s Cup Cocktails at one of New Orleans most famous watering holes, the Carousel Bar at the Hotel Monteleone.  That’s where our bartender recommended Lüke, a Chef John Besh restaurant, located just a short walk away in the Central Business District.  We wasted no time and headed that way.  Lucky us…when we walked through the door we were informed that it was ‘Happy Hour.’  Fifty cent oysters on the half shell.  Half-priced house brews and cocktails.   Continue reading »

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Peach, Berry & Basil Salad with Orange VinaigrettePeach, Berry & Basil Fruit Salad {with Orange Vinaigrette} Blueberry Mojito Hot Party Dip HeaderHot Party Dip Recipes {Super Bowl Worthy} Reeses Peanut Butter Bars2Reese’s Peanut Butter Bars Smoked Steelhead Trout Dip Smoky Sweet Potato Hummus {my go-to snack}

Cookies & Cream Gourmet Popcorn {Share the Love}

24 Wednesday Apr 2013

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Cookies & Cream Popcorn

Cookies & Cream Gourmet Popcorn.  Not just cookies & cream ‘flavored’ popcorn, but ‘sweet & salty kettle corn tossed with crushed Oreo cookies then drizzled with white chocolate love’ popcorn.  Made at home.  Shared with those I love.  That’s how I roll. Continue reading »

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S’mores Popcorn Balls {National Popcorn Day} Reeses Peanut Butter Bars2Reese’s Peanut Butter Bars Peach, Berry & Basil Salad with Orange VinaigrettePeach, Berry & Basil Fruit Salad {with Orange Vinaigrette} Hot Reuben Dip Smoky Sweet Potato Hummus {my go-to snack} My Go-To Guacamole Recipe

Parmesan Pesto Grilled Tomato, Ham & Cheese Sandwich

23 Tuesday Apr 2013

Posted by in beef, pork, lamb, burgers & sandwiches, love to cook

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Parmesan Pesto Grilled Tomato Ham & Cheese from Lemony Thyme

Parmesan Pesto Grilled Tomato, Ham & Cheese Sandwich.  Thank you Deli Man.

He asked me if I’d like some samples.  How did he know?  I told him I needed some ham, but not just any ham, something different.  He said (in a foreign accent, the tall, dark..kind) and I quote “have you tried the Boar’s Head Rosemary Ham.” Why no, I haven’t.  And my friends…The Rosemary Ham & Gruyere Cheese Sandwich {with Sundried Tomatoes} was born.  Stay with me, we’re getting to the Parmesan Pesto Grilled Tomato, Ham & Cheese Sandwich.  Soon. Continue reading »

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Other recipes you might enjoy:

Chicken Parmesan Meatball Sliders1Chicken Parmesan Meatball Sliders National Slider Day Corned Beef HashCorned Beef Hash {with Poached Eggs} Farmers Market Roasted VeggiesFarmers Market Parmesan Herb Roasted Veggies Quartered Salad {with Herb Vinaigrette} Herb Butter Whole Roasted Chicken {with Basil Butter}

Blackberry Margaritas

20 Saturday Apr 2013

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Blackberry Margarita

Blackberry Margaritas

When the blackberries are in season and look this good, I’m hunting recipes to make.  This Margarita recipe from Cooking Light was just what I was looking for.  Just so happens it makes four two…so I recommend inviting a friend, like I did. Continue reading »

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Other recipes you might enjoy:

Blueberry Mojito Peach Mojito {with Ginger Simple Syrup} Whipped Coffee (Dalgona) My Go-To Guacamole Recipe Pozole Verde with Flame Roasted Tomatillos, Poblano & Jalapeno PeppersPozole Verde Southwest Stuffed Bell Peppers

Moussaka {Greek Eggplant & Lamb}

19 Friday Apr 2013

Posted by in beef, pork, lamb, casseroles & comfort food, love to cook, Mediterranean

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Moussaka

Moussaka.  The best Moussaka I’ve ever had was in ‘a diner.’  The kind of diner you find in CT or NY, that are open all night, where you can order fried eggs, t-bone steaks, pancakes, cocktails, Moussaka (or hundreds of other dishes)…any time of day.  Every time I visit my sister we have at least one meal at a diner, doesn’t matter which one because they’re all good, and most often I order Moussaka. Continue reading »

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Other recipes you might enjoy:

Vegetable LasagnaFarmers Market Roasted Veggie Lasagna {Share the Love} Salisbury Steak with Mushroom GravySalisbury Steak {with Mushroom Gravy} Bacon Jalapeño Cheeseburger Soup Colcannon Cheesy Potatoes with Kale Chicken Piccata Meatballs Corned Beef HashCorned Beef Hash {with Poached Eggs}

Blackened Chicken Pot Pie

17 Wednesday Apr 2013

Posted by in casseroles & comfort food, chicken & turkey, love to cook

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Blackened Chicken Pot Pie

Blackened Chicken Pot Pie.  Because sometimes you need to step outside your comfort zone.

I offered two choices for dinner.  Would you like Pasta with Blackened Chicken or Chicken Pot Pie?  The response, Yes.  And the Blackened Chicken Pot Pie was born. Continue reading »

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New England Boiled DinnerNew England Boiled Dinner {Corned Beef & Cabbage} Farmers Market Minestrone SoupFarmers Market Minestrone Soup {Share the Love} Red Flannel HashRed Flannel Hash {Sunday Brunch} Corned Beef HashCorned Beef Hash {with Poached Eggs} Farmers Market Aztec Casserole Southwest Stuffed Bell Peppers

Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins {Share the Love}

15 Monday Apr 2013

Posted by in breakfast & brunch, healthy choices, love to cook, Share the Love, snacks

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Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins

Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins from Cooking Light.

This recipe sounded so good to me.  Perhaps because I’m on a blueberry kick and until recently I had forgotten how easy muffins are to make.  They are truly underrated.  Breakfast on the go.  Great snack.  Start to finish, ready in 30 minutes.  Brought them to the office this morning to {Share the Love}.  A nice healthy start to our week. Continue reading »

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Other recipes you might enjoy:

Peach, Berry & Basil Salad with Orange VinaigrettePeach, Berry & Basil Fruit Salad {with Orange Vinaigrette} Rosemary Watermelon JuiceRosemary Watermelon Juice {Share the Love} Farmers Market Minestrone SoupFarmers Market Minestrone Soup {Share the Love} Blueberry Cream Cheese French Toast Roll Ups4Blueberry Cream Cheese French Toast Roll-Ups Smoky Sweet Potato Hummus {my go-to snack} My Go-To Guacamole Recipe

Deconstructed Shrimp & Grits {one small bite at a time}

13 Saturday Apr 2013

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Deconstructed Shrimp & Grits

Deconstructed Shrimp & Grits ~ One small bite at a time.

I’m not sure where to begin with this one.  I was fumbling around the kitchen one Saturday afternoon, clearly making no headway on dinner.   An ensuing melt-down in the making (doesn’t happen often but apparently there are precursors).  To head it off, I was given a challenge.  “Forget dinner.  You have one hour to create an appetizer, something you’ve never made before.  Then we’ll decide about dinner.” Continue reading »

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Baked Shrimp {with Feta & Herbs} Salisbury Steak with Mushroom GravySalisbury Steak {with Mushroom Gravy} Fire Roasted Tomatillo GuacamoleFire Roasted Tomatillo Guacamole Pozole Verde with Flame Roasted Tomatillos, Poblano & Jalapeno PeppersPozole Verde Smoked Steelhead Trout Dip Smoky Sweet Potato Hummus {my go-to snack}

French Onion Soup Grilled Cheese Sandwich

12 Friday Apr 2013

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French Onion Soup Grilled Cheese from Lemony Thyme

A French Onion Soup Grilled Cheese Sandwich didn’t seem quite as crazy as my Spaghetti & Meatball Grilled Cheese Sandwich last week.  Boy did I catch some flack for that one from the healthy-eating police.  Continue reading »

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Other recipes you might enjoy:

Classic Reuben SandwichThe Classic Reuben Sandwich {with Homemade Russian Dressing} Chicken Parmesan Meatball Sliders1Chicken Parmesan Meatball Sliders National Slider Day Greek Chicken Burgers Corned Beef HashCorned Beef Hash {with Poached Eggs} Farmers Market Roasted VeggiesFarmers Market Parmesan Herb Roasted Veggies

Dark & Stormy Cocktail {and Night}

11 Thursday Apr 2013

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Dark & Stormy

The Dark & Stormy Cocktail. 

I was driving to work this morning listening to the radio when I detected a bit of excitement in the weatherman’s voice.  The kind he gets when a storm is brewing.  It’s the start of tornado season and the weather conditions are just right for late afternoon thunderstorms.  He cautioned his radio audience….be prepared for a Dark & Stormy Night on your evening drive home. Continue reading »

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Other recipes you might enjoy:

Blueberry Mojito Peach Mojito {with Ginger Simple Syrup} Cucumber Basil Martini Whipped Coffee (Dalgona) The Painkiller Cocktail Hurricane Cocktail