20 Monday Sep 2021
Posted in love to cook, pasta, side dishes, tips & techniques, vegetarian
I thought it might be fun to do a little Oktoberfest inspired meal that included simple Sage Brown Butter Spaetzle.
Autumn produce is popping up on every site I follow! Pumpkins, apples, and lots of comfort food awaits! I for one, am completely inspired!
Bring it on Mother Nature! I’m ready for fall!!
18 Sunday Jul 2021
Posted in desserts, love to cook, tips & techniques
Homemade Ice Cream in a Ziploc Bag allows everyone to celebrate National Ice Cream Day! Get shaking!!
Our first attempt at making ice cream in a Ziploc bag was the night I discovered Thin Mints in the freezer. It was late. For some reason we decided we couldn’t have one without the other. The ice cream was a success.
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 »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.
Continue reading »16 Sunday Aug 2015
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Cauliflower Rice. A fantastic low-carb, low-cal substitute for an otherwise carb-laden food. Does it taste ‘just like’ rice. Nope. However seasoned like you would rice, it’s a delicious side dish that is wonderful when paired with other punchy flavors.
Continue reading »29 Tuesday Jul 2014
Posted in dressings & marinades, love to cook, sauces, tips & techniques
When summer tomatoes are at their best, I could eat a ‘matter’ sandwich for dinner every night. Give me some fresh baked white bread, sliced garden tomatoes, Homemade Mayonnaise and listen to me utter these words. Good gracious!
Continue reading »01 Thursday May 2014
Posted in chicken & turkey, love to cook, soups, stews, chili, tips & techniques
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It was high time for a Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup recipe on Lemony Thyme. With our weekly roast chickens we produce (and freeze) a lot of Homemade Chicken Broth. We then use it in everything from soups to casseroles to simmering sauces.
Continue reading »20 Sunday Apr 2014
Posted in appetizers, love to cook, seafood, tips & techniques
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Oven Baked Lobster Tails.
Lobster. What a treat. Growing up in New England I looked forward to our annual Lobster & Clam Bake each summer. Steamed lobsters, little neck clams, corn on the cob, new potatoes and lots and lots of melted butter. We’d cover the picnic table in newspaper before pouring out a layer of steamed seafood love. Everyone up to their elbows in the sweet juices. Continue reading »
07 Friday Mar 2014
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{How-To} Line a Cake Pan with Parchment Paper. Step by Step. Continue reading »
26 Sunday Jan 2014
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~ Bacon in the Oven ~
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Foil line a shallow baking sheet. Lay bacon strips in rows (closely but not touching). Bake for 15 – 18 minutes or until browned and crispy. Remove from the oven and transfer bacon to paper towels to drain.