31 Saturday Oct 2015
Posted in appetizers, gluten free, love to cook, low-carb
We spent happy-hour enjoying this Loaded Baked Potato Dip with Crispy Baked Potato Wedges, delivered happy and declared that dinner had been served.
This is a hearty appetizer.
30 Friday Oct 2015
Posted in beef, pork, lamb, casseroles & comfort food, love to cook, pasta
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bechamel sauce, eggs, ground beef, italian meatballs, lasagna noodles, marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, ricotta cheese, sausage
I decided to make a giant Classic Lasagna to share with my work family.
But I wanted to add a spooky element to the dish.
Wait til you see what I did.
27 Tuesday Oct 2015
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avocado, farro, feta cheese, fresh oregano, lime juice, pomegranate, sweet italian chicken sausage, zucchini
Halloooo.
We are officially heading into the holidays!! WoOp wHoO!! I love them. Starting with Halloween, then Thanksgiving, happiest at ChristmasThyme, wrapping up with a New Year’s Celebration.
Our Mediterranean Glory Bowl is a seasonal recipe; pomegranate season. I have a sentimental love for pomegranate and to a fault may include them in one too many recipes. Thanks for hanging in there with me.
Continue reading »21 Wednesday Oct 2015
Posted in appetizers, love to cook, soups, stews, chili, vegetarian
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chicken broth, cream, crusty bread, fresh mushrooms, olive oil, parmesan cheese, roasted garlic, shallot, thyme
We have a wonderful Used Book Store in town. It’s in an old home, so imagine each section in it’s own little room, most complete with quiet reading areas. On the day I discovered this Roasted Garlic Bread Soup recipe, Shelby and I went in opposite directions. If I recall she was looking for books on the Dalai Lama and I was in cookbook heaven.
Continue reading »21 Wednesday Oct 2015
Posted in appetizers, love to cook, tips & techniques
For the purpose of this How to Oven Roast Garlic post, we will use aluminum foil.
Even though I actually own a Terracotta Garlic Roaster, which works very well.
However, several years ago I discovered that aluminum foil works just as well….and no clean-up required.
Continue reading »19 Monday Oct 2015
Posted in appetizers, burgers & sandwiches, love to cook, sauces
Pub Fries are single handedly responsible for my decision to make Fry Sauce.
That bucket of perfectly Crispy Baked Potato Wedges deserved an equally perfect dunking sauce.
But which one should I make?
19 Monday Oct 2015
Posted in appetizers, gluten free, love to cook, side dishes
I needed the perfect delivery vessel for an upcoming AWE-MAZING Hot Dip Recipe. I can’t tell you what that recipe is quite yet (it’s a gift that hasn’t been delivered), but I can tell you about these perfectly Crispy Baked Potato Wedges.
Continue reading »16 Friday Oct 2015
Posted in appetizers, breads, herbs, oils & spices, love to cook
What’s not to love about sitting down at your favorite Italian restaurant when out comes warm crusty bread and a dish of herby Bread Dipping Oil. I could almost make a meal out of it. Almost.
Continue reading »13 Tuesday Oct 2015
Posted in casseroles & comfort food, chicken & turkey, gluten free, love to cook, low-carb
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basil pesto, chicken, marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, ricotta cheese, spaghetti squash
Spaghetti Squash Pie with Basil Pesto Chicken is a low carb, gluten free alternative to a spaghetti pie casserole.
The ingredients are layered lasagna style and every bite delivers wonderful flavor.
Continue reading »11 Sunday Oct 2015
Posted in appetizers, gluten free, healthy choices, love to cook, snacks, tips & techniques
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apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, celery seeds, cucumber, kosher salt, mustard seeds, onion, sugar, turmeric, white vinegar
Sweet. Crisp. Bread & Butter Pickles. We’re hooked. Fortunately these pickles are super easy to make and just a day away from pickle perfection.
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