20 Tuesday Apr 2021
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Here are my 5 Favorite Quick & Easy Chicken Marinades that work great with chicken breasts, chicken thighs or drumsticks, whole roaster chickens. They work great with pork, salmon or shrimp too.
Are you looking for new flavor inspiration for chicken?
20 Tuesday Apr 2021
Posted in dressings & marinades, herbs, oils & spices, love to cook
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garlic, ginger, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, sriracha
This Asian Marinade is so versatile. Yes it’s great for all cuts of chicken, but it’s also perfect with pork, shrimp and fish.
Description: Sesame, Ginger, and Soy are the star ingredients in our Asian Marinade. Rice Vinegar and Chili Crisp Oil bring the acid and heat, while garlic is the key aromatic. This marinade is generally mellow, yet smells and taste like your favorite Asian dishes.
Continue reading »16 Friday Apr 2021
These colorful fresh ingredients and bright flavors are precisely what makes Jerusalem Salad so special.
This chopped salad is packed with simple, healthy ingredients that are readily available year-round.
13 Tuesday Apr 2021
Posted in gluten free, healthy choices, herbs, oils & spices, love to cook, Mediterranean, salads, side dishes
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cilantro, cucumber, fresh mint, fresh parsley, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, scallion, tomatoes
I wanted to make a gluten free version of Tabbouleh so included Quinoa! It’s perfect!
There’s something about Spring that makes me crave bright green flavors!
Which generally means I’m incorporating as many fresh herbs as possible.
Tomorrow I am making Falafel which I’m going to serve on a great big board with lots of tiny bowls of other levantine favorites like hummus, Jerusalem salad, baba ghanoush, marinated olives and feta, and this gorgeous Quinoa Tabbouleh.
Continue reading »11 Sunday Apr 2021
Posted in beef, pork, lamb, herbs, oils & spices, love to cook, lunch bowls, salads
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arugula, coriander, cumin, fresh herbs, garlic, lemon zest, oregano, pork tenderloin, salt, thyme
The heavenly flavors of this juicy Spice-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin is what I love most. Quick & easy is a bonus!
The simple spice blend delivers bold balanced flavor.
22 Monday Mar 2021
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basil herb vinaigrette, black olives, cherry tomatoes, croutons, cucumber, ricotta salata, romaine lettuce
There’s something so delicious about a fresh crisp Italian Tossed Green Salad. A few simple ingredients tossed with a nice herby vinaigrette is the perfect start to an Italian themed dinner.
15 Monday Mar 2021
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anchovy paste, avocado oil, cinnamon stick, dried árbol chili peppers, dried Chile guajillo, dried chiles japonés, garlic, sesame seeds, shallot, smoked paprika, star anise, Szechuan peppercorn
Shelby and I sat at the dining room table (in her new home) for an entire morning.
She peeling garlic, me shucking chili pepper seeds, all the while laughing about whether making homemade Chili Crisp Oil would be worth it in the end.
05 Friday Mar 2021
Posted in gluten free, herbs, oils & spices, love to cook, side dishes, vegetarian
I’m not sure whether to categorize Herby Polenta as a side dish or a main dish.
I would be entirely happy and comfortable with that big bowl and a spoon.
The fresh herb flavors popping through with hints of smoked gouda in every creamy extremely satisfying bite!
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 considering 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.
20 Saturday Feb 2021
Posted in herbs, oils & spices, love to cook
Making Homemade Apple Pie Spice Blend is an ideal way to incorporate spices likely already in your cabinet.
This spice blend goes perfectly in muffins, pies, granola, oatmeal and cider.
