30 Saturday Nov 2013
Posted in burgers & sandwiches, love to cook, vegetarian
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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Every where we go. I’m in full-out decorating mode, no time for fancy schmancy tonight. How about an Eat Out of the Fridge/Pantry Week Grilled Cheese Sandwich?!
Continue reading »28 Thursday Nov 2013
Posted in chicken & turkey, healthy choices, love to cook, soups, stews, chili
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carrots, celery, egg noodles, onion, sweet potato, thyme, turkey
Turkey Noodle Soup {with Thyme Roasted Veggies}.
Okay, we’re in this together. We’ve all got a partially carved turkey, wrapped in a wad of foil, taking up way too much space in the Frigidaire. Let’s break it down. I know, it seems like work to pick the bones of the good meat, trash the fatty stuff, and cram a carcass into a big stock pot. But let’s do this.
Continue reading »27 Wednesday Nov 2013
Shelby and I recently had the pleasure of flying north to visit my brother, sister and their families for a few days. We, like many families, are separated by distance and life and the stuff that can get in the way. This trip was a chance for us to put all of that aside and just be together. It was wonderful.
How does that relate to Turkey Tetrazzini? I’m about to tell you in a long winded way. However you won’t hurt my feelings if you’re simply here for a great leftover turkey recipe and know that we loved this growing up. See below.
Continue reading »26 Tuesday Nov 2013
Here’s another favorite recipe from the archives. Butternut Squash, Spinach & Caramelized Onion Lasagna. Some of my favorite recipes happen when my pantry doors are bulging and I refuse to go to the grocery store.
Continue reading »25 Monday Nov 2013
Each winter I find myself gravitating towards healthier recipe options. Likely due to overeating during the holidays and less outdoor activity than during the warmer months. Nonetheless, here I am again digging through my recipe archives to find the best tasting lower calorie recipes to share with you. This lightened up Broccoli Cheese Casserole is light on calories but just as yummy as any full fat version I’ve had in the past.
Continue reading »24 Sunday Nov 2013
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Curried Corn Pudding. Sharing a fabulous side dish worthy of any festive meal. Or your lunch on Tuesday. Recipe inspiration: I found this beautiful recipe on the pages of 101 Cookbooks that became my springboard.
Continue reading »24 Sunday Nov 2013
We’ll all be looking for ways to use up some leftover roast turkey (or chicken). Why look further than classic Turkey Divan. Creamy sauce poured over roasted turkey and steamed broccoli then baked to into amazing. It’s a comfort food classic and when it’s time for another Eat Out of the Fridge/Pantry Week, you’ll be glad to have this recipe on hand.
Continue reading »20 Wednesday Nov 2013
Posted in desserts, love to cook
Today was my Thanksgiving luncheon with my work family. I am so blessed to work with 40 of the greatest people and proud to call them family. When we get together for a holiday or an event of any kind, you can bet there is going to be food glorious food. Our Thanksgiving spreads are a sight to behold.
Continue reading »19 Tuesday Nov 2013
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When you cook a whole chicken every week like we do, you are always searching for new recipe inspiration. We literally sit around talking about our favorite flavor pairings. “Rosemary & Cracked Black Pepper” leaped out of my mouth with a level of certainty that was not to be questioned.
There are three primary reasons why we roast a chicken every week (there are so many more than three but we narrowed it down).
Continue reading »18 Monday Nov 2013
Posted in dressings & marinades, love to cook, salads
We’re so fortunate to have a wonderful Olive Oil & Vinegar Bar just minutes from home. Every time I walk into this store I’m treated to a new flavor pairing. My most recent addition to my collection (I think I’m up to about 10 different vinegar flavors) is Honey Ginger White Balsamic. This was the flavor base for my Honey Ginger Vinaigrette {with Shallot & Cilantro}.
The shallot and cilantro offered a wonderful flavor balance to the slightly sweet honey ginger white balsamic. This dressing was beautiful with our Lunch Counter Style Chef’s Salad.
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