31 Wednesday Jul 2013
Posted in chicken & turkey, love to cook, pasta, salads
Bow Tie Chicken Salad {with Watercress Pesto}
Born out of the ingredients in our fridge/pantry, which inspired Watercress Pesto. This cold salad was the perfect lunch two days in a row. I’ve said before and I’ll say again, I think my best recipes happen when I stay out of the grocery store.
Continue reading »31 Wednesday Jul 2013
Watercress Pesto.
I had seen a recipe in a cooking magazine where they sprinkled watercress leaves over the top of the dish. It made such a pretty presentation that I was certain I too would do this. I bought a bag of watercress with good intention. Forgot all about it until my weekly Saturday morning fridge cleanout.
Continue reading »30 Tuesday Jul 2013
Posted in chicken & turkey, love to cook
Mushroom & Sage Whole Roasted Chicken.
This week’s version of our whole roasted chicken was inspired by the most beautiful mushrooms and our gloriously happy sage plants. My first thought was to make a stuffing with crusty bread, fresh mushrooms, apples, sausage and sage. Then fill the cavity of this beautiful bird and let my taste buds dream of what was to come.
Continue reading »28 Sunday Jul 2013
Posted in chicken & turkey, love to cook
I woke up early this morning, reached over for my phone to do a little surfing. I think I’m finally convinced that my fb newsfeed is equivalent to other’s ‘Google news balanced by Drudge…daily news.’ Don’t shake your head. When I make Crispy Chicken Legs with Sweet Tomatoes, because my friend Jamie Oliver suggested them, you will surely acknowledge that social media….ain’t all social. There’s great stuff out there.
Continue reading »28 Sunday Jul 2013
Posted in beverages, love to cook
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Blueberry Basil Lemonade.
One summer when we were small we begged and begged our mom to let us have a lemonade stand. Please mom. We promise we’ll do all the work. As I recall I was about 5 and my sister Sarah 8. We had big plans but were lacking in ‘how to start a business’ experience and the start up capital required, not to mention knowing how to make lemonade. Mom somehow was able to distract us time after time, until we eventually stopped asking.
Continue reading »27 Saturday Jul 2013
Posted in breakfast & brunch, love to cook, Share the Love, snacks
I delivered Praline Banana Nut Muffins to my office yesterday morning. It’s how I {Share the Love} with 35 of my favorite people. Here’s how they show me the love. To quote a co-worker “I felt like I was eating a muffin from some gourmet bakery when I had yours. It was AMAZING!!! Totally worth the sweet cheat. Thank you for sharing!!!” Now that motivates me and makes me smile.
Continue reading »26 Friday Jul 2013
Posted in casseroles & comfort food, love to cook, side dishes, vegetarian
I was feeling a little sentimental and decided to pull out my treasured family cookbook, The Moulding Board. Included are recipes dating as far back as the early 1900’s intermixed with pages from my Great Grandmother Nannie’s 1929 diary. Such a wonderful way to get a glimpse of what life was like in Newtown, CT all those years ago. Now on to the Cheese Scalloped Corn Casserole recipe, which happens to be my sister Sarah’s contribution to the collection.
Continue reading »25 Thursday Jul 2013
Posted in chicken & turkey, dressings & marinades, love to cook
I instantly fell in love with this wonderful Benny Sauce marinade almost 15 years ago. Paired with boneless turkey breasts, it has become a favorite of mine. By the ingredients list you can see it’s full flavored and fabulous. And when I tell you that each of these ingredients smiles at you, I mean it. They wink and smile.
Continue reading »23 Tuesday Jul 2013
Posted in healthy choices, love to cook, lunch bowls, salads, seafood, Weight Watchers
Shrimp & Summer Vegetable Farro Salad.
Farro. Do you know it? I just discovered this beautiful grain and am a bit smitten. Besides it’s slightly nutty flavor and wonderful texture which I adored, it’s also high in fiber and packed with vitamins and magnesium (which has health benefits of it’s own, especially for women). Now combine Farro with fresh summer veggies and protein packed shrimp and you’ve got a power meal that will keep you satisfied.
Continue reading »22 Monday Jul 2013
Posted in healthy choices, love to cook, seafood, soups, stews, chili, Weight Watchers
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carrots, celery, corn, fresh basil, onion, salmon, sweet potato
The inspiration to make this bowl of love came from these five beautiful words… Cajun Salmon & Sweet Potato Chowder. That was enough for me to go buy a beautiful piece of salmon and get to work.
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