25 Monday Jan 2021
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black beans, chipotle salsa, cilantro, corn on the cob, corn tortillas, jalapeno peppers, onion, sweet potato, zucchini
The key to bringing big flavor to these Southwest Vegetarian Tacos is to oven roast the veggies. Virtually any vegetables will work in these tacos, but I love sweet potato, onion and zucchini as my base – I added corn and jalapeño to give it a nice Southwest flavor flare.
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25 Monday Jan 2021
Posted in appetizers, gluten free, love to cook, Mexican/Latin, sauces
This Chipotle Salsa is addicting!! We put in on everything from Carnitas to rice to homemade tortilla chips!
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23 Saturday Jan 2021
I adore the creamy texture of butter beans and how nicely they pair with fresh bright flavors. This Butter Bean Salad is loaded with fresh herbs & veggies then dressed in Lemony Thyme Vinaigrette. It’s the perfect side dish or healthy vegetarian meal.
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23 Saturday Jan 2021
Posted in dressings & marinades, herbs, oils & spices, love to cook
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champagne vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, fresh parsley, garlic, lemon juice, lemony thyme, shallot
Homemade vinaigrettes are so versatile. And delicious. With oil and vinegar as your base, the flavor pairings are endless. Lemony Thyme Vinaigrette is of course loaded with fresh herbs, freshly squeezed lemon juice, some wonderful aromatics and a nice quality extra virgin olive oil.
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22 Friday Jan 2021
Posted in appetizers, gluten free, snacks
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Castelvetrano olives, hot Italian sausage, panko bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, parsley, rosemary, vegetable oil
Show of hands. Who among us is longing for Friday evenings where we gather with friends around our kitchen islands sipping cocktails and nibbling on Deep Fried Stuffed Olives?
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21 Thursday Jan 2021
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avocado, bacon, bbq sauce, chicken, corn, hard boiled eggs, jalapeno peppers, lettuce, scallions, shredded cheese, tomatoes
Of all the ways to transform a boring piece of chicken breast, Monterey style is a surefire move towards flavor wow! I mean…chicken, bbq sauce, bacon, cheese, diced tomato, and your favorite aromatics. Quintessential ‘Layers of Flavor.”
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19 Tuesday Jan 2021
Posted in adventures in chocolate, desserts, love to cook, snacks
When I said to my sister Sarah “tomorrow is National Popcorn Day” without hesitation she exclaimed “Popcorn Balls.” We agreed on S’mores Popcorn Balls within mere minutes.
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17 Sunday Jan 2021
Posted in international, love to cook, pasta, sauces
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bucatini, fresh basil, garlic, guanciale, onion, pecorino romano cheese, red pepper flakes, San Marzano tomatoes
Every so often I’m slapped with a dose of reality in the kitchen. For as much cooking as I/we do there remains an incredible gap in my culinary knowledge. I’m drawn to classic recipes and the history that surrounds them. Bucatini all’Amatriciana is one of those recipes.
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15 Friday Jan 2021
Posted in appetizers, gluten free, healthy choices, love to cook, snacks
Hands down this Smoky Sweet Potato Hummus has become my go-to snack. It’s the right mix of savory-slightly sweet that when paired with crispy chips or veggie sticks I dare say is the perfect snack!
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14 Thursday Jan 2021
Posted in love to cook, spice exploration, Uncategorized
Several years ago for Christmas, Shelby gave me a Flavors of the World subscription box. It was great fun each month to unpack and explore the contents. Each box was designated to a different region of the world. There were often teas, chocolates, and assorted snacks as well as regional ingredients with recipe cards.
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