04 Thursday Mar 2021
Posted in appetizers, gluten free, herbs, oils & spices, international, love to cook, sauces, snacks, vegetarian
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aleppo pepper, garlic, lemon, olive oil, red peppers, red wine vinegar, roma tomatoes, smoked paprika
I was torn on whether to call this beautiful bowl of roasted goodness a dip or a spread. Not that it really matters but since I dipped my way through its photo shoot, I settled on Roasted Tomato & Red Pepper Dip. Had there been a baguette in the house, this most certainly would have been called a spread. You decide.
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20 Saturday Feb 2021
Posted in herbs, oils & spices, love to cook
Making Homemade Apple Pie Spice is an ideal way to incorporate spices likely already in your cabinet. This spice blend goes perfectly in muffins, pies, granola, oatmeal and cider.
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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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31 Friday Jul 2020
Posted in cocktails & coffees, herbs, oils & spices, love to cook
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I ordered a Cucumber Basil Martini at the Mayan Kitchen restaurant in Chattanooga and knew instantly I’d have to recreate it at home.
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28 Tuesday Jan 2020
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allspice, cilantro, cinnamon, garlic, ginger, jalapeno peppers, lime, orange, scallion, soy sauce, thyme
I find extreme satisfaction from really bold flavors. Not only do they excite my taste buds but they wake up my senses. This punchy Jamaican Jerk Marinade will leave your tongue dissecting the layers of flavors. It’s spicy, slightly sweet, and over the top with aromatics.
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03 Sunday Feb 2019
Posted in herbs, oils & spices, love to cook, spice exploration
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We LOVE Publix Mardi Gras Wings. Any time I have to run to the grocery store for a last minute ingredient I can count on someone shouting to me as I go out the door, “pick up a couple Mardi Gras Wings.” I have all I can do not to eat them on the drive home. Their aroma alone makes my mouth water.
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26 Thursday Jan 2017
Posted in herbs, oils & spices, love to cook, spice exploration
Pumpkin Pie Spice is a fall baking staple. All those warm sweet smelling aromatic spices bring a cozy element to muffins, pies, coffees and cookies.
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25 Wednesday Jan 2017
Posted in herbs, oils & spices, love to cook, Mexican/Latin, spice exploration
Making your own spice blends is easy and economical. What a great way to incorporate individual spices already in your cabinet. Homemade Taco Seasoning uses six ingredients you’ll likely already have on hand.
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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.
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