01 Monday Jun 2020
Posted in gluten free, healthy choices, love to cook, side dishes, vegetarian, Weight Watchers
I discovered a couple things from this recipe. Greek Yogurt makes a pretty darn good substitute for mayonnaise IF you are adding some punchy flavors to it….like cumin, coriander, and orange juice & zest. That’s exactly what makes up the delicious dressing for this Apple Fennel Slaw. Continue reading »
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29 Friday May 2020
Posted in appetizers, breakfast & brunch, love to cook, vegetarian
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Asparagus & Goat Cheese Tart
Asparagus lined one side of my grandfather Boppy’s garden, the only barrier between me and the glorious blueberry bushes. It seemed with each days passing it grew a foot taller. It’s feathering shoots locked hands making it nearly impossible to pass through. I had no use for it when I was eight. Continue reading »
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11 Monday May 2020
Posted in Asian, gluten free, healthy choices, love to cook, lunch bowls, seafood, Weight Watchers
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avocado, crab legs, cucumber, radish, rice, sesame oil, sesame seeds, soy sauce, spinach, sriracha
I hope you’ve been enjoying my mini-series on Lunch Bowls. I’m a bit obsessed with portion controlled meals. Mostly though, I’m quite fond of a theme.
It helps my brain get organized.
We recently celebrated National Crabmeat Day. When Bowl Week meets Crabmeat a California Roll Lunch Bowl is born. Continue reading »
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05 Tuesday May 2020
Posted in Asian, healthy choices, love to cook, seafood
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brown sugar, garlic, radish, red pepper flakes, rice vinegar, sea scallops, sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar pea pods, udon noodles
We found such a bargain on Sea Scallops. Great big juicy sea scallops. I believe the steep price tag is what keeps me from eating them every day. But I do love them. We bought eight (should have bought more) and decided to prepare them two ways. My choice was Asian Noodles with Seared Sea Scallops. Continue reading »
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01 Friday May 2020
Posted in love to cook, sauces
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We ran out of our favorite bottled BBQ sauce about the time I developed an insatiable craving for BBQ Chicken Pizza. Sadly it’s not available locally so this time I turned the tables and challenged myself to come up with a Homemade BBQ Sauce that was equally as good as our favorite. Continue reading »
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30 Thursday Apr 2020
Posted in herbs, oils & spices, love to cook, Mediterranean, seafood
Before I talk about this wonderful Lemon Basil Shrimp & Pasta dish, I must confess I’ve been keeping something from you. I wasn’t sure when it would be the right time to tell you. So I waited until I was sure we were in the clear. It is with great pride and joy that I share the news.
We have babies. Hydroponic Herb Babies. And today was our first harvest, Basil. We used the most tender delicious basil leaves in this Lemon Basil Shrimp & Pasta recipe I found in Cooking Light. Continue reading »
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28 Tuesday Apr 2020
Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy.
On any given day, this is the most popular recipe on the blog. Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy, served over Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes with a side of green peas is pure comfort. I wanted to prepare and share a dish that said “when I am with you I am complete and comfortable”. Continue reading »
449,180 total views, 4 views today
12 Thursday Dec 2019
Posted in beef, pork, lamb, love to cook, soups, stews, chili
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bacon, beef broth, cheddar cheese, ground beef, jalapeño, onion, potato
We dug out an old favorite recipe for Cheeseburger Soup and gave it a little sprucing up. Our NEW & Improved Bacon Jalapeño Cheeseburger Soup is the bombdiggity. Continue reading »
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11 Wednesday Dec 2019
Posted in beef, pork, lamb, love to cook, Mexican/Latin, soups, stews, chili
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Boston butt pork roast, chicken broth, cilantro, cumin, garlic, hominy, jalapeños, onion, poblano peppers, tomatillos
Pozole Verde.
Pork & Hominy Stew with Fire Roasted Tomatillos & Peppers.
Punchy. Earthy. Unctuous. Bright Flavors. Oh how we love you Pozole. Continue reading »
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02 Monday Dec 2019
Pozole Rojo {Pork & Hominy Stew}
This beautiful hearty stew all began with a Slow Braised Boston Butt Pork Roast on Sunday. We bought the biggest one we could find (6+lbs.) so we could enjoy a variety of meals from it’s goodness. Continue reading »
257,084 total views, 4 views today