31 Sunday Aug 2014
Posted in breakfast & brunch, love to cook
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bread, cilantro, cream, eggs, garam masala, green chile, scallion, tomatoes
We rarely have a loaf of bread on hand, except when it’s tomato season. So for brunch today I went with a savory French Toast recipe that incorporated fresh herbs, tomatoes, and Indian spices. Masala Egg Toast might be a new favorite.
Continue reading »30 Saturday Aug 2014
Posted in adventures in chocolate, desserts, love to cook, Share the Love
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Oh yes I did. And you should too. Nutella Swirled Chocolate Chip Blondies are just 30 minutes away from making your day. Enough said.
Continue reading »28 Thursday Aug 2014
Posted in appetizers, breakfast & brunch, love to cook, side dishes
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avocado, buttermilk, chili powder, corn, cumin, flour, jalapeño, onion
College Football Season is upon us. In fact, for our team it’s GAME DAY!! Since we’re a foodie family, Game Day is one more reason to create new dishes. Our inspiration comes from our opponents. Yes, we like to envision our rivals as a meal. For example if we’re playing the Arkansas Razorbacks….we might have a meal of Braised Pork. I’ve been warned that talking College Football is akin to discussing religion and politics. So instead we’ll focus on these Southwest Skillet Corn Fritters {with Avocado Ranch Dip}. We devoured them.
Continue reading »27 Wednesday Aug 2014
Posted in chicken & turkey, love to cook
We’ve made this dish so often that frankly I’ve taken for granted how good it is. Now that school is back in session the talk around the office has changed from backyard BBQ’s and poolside picnics to family friendly weeknight meals. These Turkey Meatballs with Mushroom Gravy are simple and delicious.
Continue reading »25 Monday Aug 2014
Posted in adventures in chocolate, desserts, love to cook, Share the Love
I really wanted to do something nice for my work family. It has been beyond busy and really hot and down right trying for us. Yet, we continue to rally together to get it done. I decided on an afternoon sweet treat of Peanut Butter Truffles and Nutella Swirled Chocolate Chip Blondies.
Continue reading »24 Sunday Aug 2014
Posted in burgers & sandwiches, love to cook, vegetarian
I’m always, always on the lookout for the next best grilled cheese sandwich. I seek inspiration at every turn. Every turn down the grocery store isle. Every turn through food magazine features. And every page turn of my current favorite cook book.
And there she was. Right in front of me for nearly a month before she jumped out and bit me. That gorgeous Emmentaler on Rye sandwich inspired our Blueberry Balsamic Red Onion & Gruyere Grilled Cheese.
Continue reading »20 Wednesday Aug 2014
Posted in appetizers, love to cook, seafood
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As a kid who grew up eating frozen fish sticks at least once a week, and loving them I might add….imagine my delight when I was introduced to frozen battered shrimp. Oh my word. What a treat. Well….that was then, and these from scratch Crispy Fried Shrimp are definitely NOW.
Continue reading »19 Tuesday Aug 2014
Posted in appetizers, love to cook, seafood
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butter, eggs, flour, Franks hot sauce, panko bread crumbs, shrimp
We were gifted 7 pounds of fresh-off-the-boat Georgia shrimp a month or two back (thanks to my mom & dad in-law). I froze them in one pound packs so they would thaw quickly when we had a shrimp hankering. On this particular day, I couldn’t get enough of these Buffalo Shrimp. They were too tasty not to share.
Continue reading »17 Sunday Aug 2014
Posted in beef, pork, lamb, love to cook
Our Pretzel Crusted Pork Tenderloin {Stuffed with Jalapeño Peach Cream Cheese} would make a delicious Sunday dinner, but is easy enough for a weeknight meal. This recipe was born out of our new found love of skillet jams. A fantastic way to turn the fruits of the summer into recipe inspiration.
Continue reading »15 Friday Aug 2014
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Lightly beer battered fish nuggets, perched on crispy caper tartar sauce slathered onto thick cut chips. Now that’s a mouthful of love.
We’ll call these our Fish & Chip Bites {with Crispy Caper Tartar Sauce}. The perfect Friday night nibbles.
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