16 Sunday Feb 2014
Posted in beef, pork, lamb, Mexican/Latin, soups, stews, chili
I will admit that I whipped up this Beef & Bean Chili for the sole purpose of picturing it….on a Baked Potato. That’s right. I’m about ready to share a big potato round-up I’ve been working on. Stay tuned… Continue reading »
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15 Saturday Feb 2014
Posted in beef, pork, lamb, Italian, love to cook
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bread crumbs, cream, Egg, garlic, ground beef, ground pork, parmesan cheese, parsley
Italian Meatballs. Great. Big. Italian Meatballs.
I’m not sure how it happened but Spaghetti and Meatballs has become an absolute favorite meal for me. And really, it’s all about the meatballs. I like them big and soft and full of Italian flavors like garlic, basil and oregano. Continue reading »
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14 Friday Feb 2014
Posted in cocktails & coffees, love to cook
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~ Red Hot Lover Martini ~
2 ounces Fireball Cinnamon Whisky
1 splash of grenadine
ice
3 ounces Sprite or 7-Up
cinnamon stick swizzle
1 Tbl. sugar with 1 shake candy decorator hearts, optional
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13 Thursday Feb 2014
Posted in casseroles & comfort food, chicken, love to cook
Snow-Day Chicken Pot Pie.
We were snowed in again and completely made the best of it. Let me remind you we live in the sunny south, so snow days are few and far between. Stranded at home is my excuse to turn to my fridge/pantry for inspiration. Continue reading »
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13 Thursday Feb 2014
Posted in Asian, cooking for two, eat out of the fridge/pantry, love to cook, seafood, side dishes
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bacon, carrots, farro, green peas, onion, sesame oil, shrimp, soy sauce
I had my heart set on Fried Rice. Having no rice in the house was just a minor set back. Introducing Shrimp Fried Farro.
Welcome Winter Thyme 2014. Today is our second straight day of snowbound living for the second time this year. We live in the sunny south, where the peaches grow and our people are as sweet as our tea. We’re not accustomed to waking up to this, although I must say it’s quite beautiful. Continue reading »
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12 Wednesday Feb 2014
Posted in burgers & sandwiches, cooking for two, love to cook, salads, seafood
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black olives, capers, chili sauce, crab meat, hard boiled eggs, mayonnaise, romaine lettuce, Tomato
Crab Louie Salad Sliders.
The Crab Louie Salad has been around for over 100 years and first became popular on the West Coast of the United States (or was it King Louie himself who first dined on this salad…the world may never know). The salad consists of crisp lettuce, sliced tomato, hard boiled eggs, ripe olives, sometimes asparagus….and of course gorgeous crab meat which is tossed in Crab Louie Dressing. Continue reading »
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11 Tuesday Feb 2014
Posted in beef, pork, lamb, herbs, oils & spices, love to cook, sauces
Every once in a while the stars and the moon align and we stumble upon USDA ‘Prime’ Beef at our wholesale club. Typically reserved for restaurants, Prime beef is a high quality ultra tender grade. And for me tender is where it’s at. Continue reading »
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10 Monday Feb 2014
Posted in beef, pork, lamb, gluten free, love to cook, side dishes
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Pulled Pork Baked Potato {with a side of slaw}.
I choose to view leftovers as an opportunity. You know those small containers of last night’s dinner that tend to hang around for a day or five until they become unrecognizable (at least to those of us without a science degree). Don’t let that happen to you. Start looking at them as Potato Toppers. I promise you when we made Slow Braised Boston Butt Pork Roast, baked potatoes were the last thing from my mind. Continue reading »
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09 Sunday Feb 2014
Posted in Asian, love to cook, soups, stews, chili, Sundays with Shelby
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It had been entirely too long since I stood embraced by the best hugger I know. My kid! She delivers the kind of hug that reaches through the front of you and radiates out to the tips of your fingers and toes. The kind that inspires you to start a blog post about Tom Yum Soup {Thai Hot & Sour Soup} with a hug. Continue reading »
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09 Sunday Feb 2014
Posted in Italian, love to cook, soups, stews, chili, turkey
Italian Sausage Soup {with Mushrooms, Onions & Peppers}.
Like many of our favorites, this recipe happened by accident. While making one of our go-to week night meals (Jennie-O Hot Italian Turkey Sausage with onions, peppers, mushrooms, and diced tomatoes) I came to realize my favorite part of the dish was the broth. The awe-mazing broth. Continue reading »
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