31 Monday Aug 2015
Posted in adventures in chocolate, breads, breakfast & brunch, desserts, love to cook
I have this bag of baking supplies that I hide out of sight in the hall coat closet. My logic is questionable since I (1) hid it, and (2) it’s been discovered. It contains everything from Peanut M&M’s to Hershey’s Kisses to Ferrero Rocher, plus assorted other essentials like chocolate chips, shredded coconut, marshmallows, and Heath toffee bits.
Continue reading »29 Saturday Aug 2015
Posted in appetizers, gluten free, love to cook, seafood
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corn, crabmeat, cream cheese, mayonnaise, pepperjack cheese, poblano pepper, scallion, sour cream
Roasted Corn & Poblano Crab Dip.
There are sooo many fabulous hot dip recipes out there. “There” being the fruitful internet.
Every other month I make a new appetizer to delight the appetite :)
Continue reading »25 Tuesday Aug 2015
Posted in breakfast & brunch, healthy choices, love to cook, Mexican/Latin, vegetarian
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avocado, corn, cream cheese, eggs, onion, pepperjack cheese, poblano peppers, scallion, white beans
I lay in bed Sunday morning pretending to be asleep. There was a steady rain tapping on the window, the kind that lulls you to sleep. It was not my morning to get up with the dogs (yet if I were already awake when the first bark came would it seem only reasonable that I take them out, even though I did the day before). These are my words, we’re not really score keepers.
I justified my silent stillness by creating recipes in my mind. Savory Egg Stuffed Poblano Peppers nestled on a bed of enchilada sauced white beans. I did not take the dogs out.
Continue reading »24 Monday Aug 2015
Posted in love to cook, Mexican/Latin, sauces
Trust me when I tell you once you go with Homemade Enchilada Sauce you’ll never go back to the canned variety. From start to finish in 20 minutes and worth every one of those.
Continue reading »23 Sunday Aug 2015
Posted in cocktails & coffees, love to cook
Jalapeño Watermelon Margarita.
One of my friends posted pictures on facebook yesterday of the margaritas she and her significant other were enjoying at a local cantina. Robin had a sweet looking Watermelon Margarita and Tim had a fiery Jalapeño Margarita. Instantly I craved a margarita. A blended margarita.
Continue reading »21 Friday Aug 2015
Posted in cocktails & coffees, love to cook
This Red Grapefruit Mojito {with Vanilla Simple Syrup} might be the perfect seasonal segue.
The crisp flavor of fresh squeezed Ruby Red Grapefruit and Lime are super refreshing.
I was on a mission to develop a new Friday Night Cocktail.
This cocktail needed to represent Summer Thyme, because while I’m always excited about Autumn…I in no way want to rush through the last month of ‘official’ summer.
Continue reading »21 Friday Aug 2015
Posted in burgers & sandwiches, love to cook, seafood
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Slightly spicy marinated shrimp on a bed of crispy lettuce on a cushion of homemade slider bun with a dollop of cool ranch sauce. I could eat my weight in these Buffalo Shrimp Sliders. Oh yes I can.
Continue reading »18 Tuesday Aug 2015
Posted in beef, pork, lamb, burgers & sandwiches, international, love to cook
Korean Pork & Kimchi Sliders.
Where to begin?
To me sliders represent exactly the way I want to eat. A couple bites of delicious and I’m ready to move on to the next dish. Small plates, tapas, appetizers to share all suit me just fine. And for my friends and family, you know if we have a meal together, I’m going to want a bite of whatever you’re having. Thank you for always sharing.
Continue reading »18 Tuesday Aug 2015
17 Monday Aug 2015
Posted in gluten free, international, love to cook, low-carb, lunch bowls, salads, vegetarian, Weight Watchers
Thai Cauliflower Rice Salad {with Spicy Peanut Sauce} is one delicious bowl full of colors, textures and flavors. Intended to be served cold or even room temperature, this salad makes a wonderful picnic dish.
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