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Herbed Tomato Salad
Fresh Summer Tomatoes… they are so capable on their own…they need no sidekicks, no opening act. I begged forgiveness when I added a few simple ingredients…fresh basil & lemony thyme, balsamic, olive oil, thin sliced red onion, croutons, and fresh cracked pepper. Thank you tomato gods…we honor you.
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Cauliflower Cheese Grits {Low-Carb Side}
From time to thyme we go on a low-carb kick. Cauliflower has become the new potato in our house. We’ve made Cauliflower Mash for years, but have recently begun turning it into other side dishes, like Cauliflower Rice, Cauliflower ‘Potato’ Salad, and Cauliflower Cheese Grits.
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Sesame Brussels Sprout Slaw
Sesame Brussels Sprout Slaw We love slaw at our house and change up our recipe often. But this version was very different. The sesame oil & seeds added that yummy nutty flavor which worked so well with the balsamic. We’ll surely have this one again.
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Blackened Blue Cod with Cauliflower Cheese Grits
I was asked yesterday “where do you get your recipes?” The short answer is “everywhere.” Certainly the Internet offers unlimited options, however I love my cookbooks, read cooking magazines, talk to people about recipes, sample food offerings every chance I get, and often offer myself samples “Want a Bite Lib?”
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Seared Scallops with Macadamia Cilantro Pesto
Just a little appeteaser… Start with beautiful sea scallops, rinse and pat dry. For these I lightly rolled the edges of the scallops in some sea salt and freshly cracked pepper. Set aside while you make pesto.
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Eggplant, Zucchini, & Squash Curry
A few years ago I took on a new level of interest in cooking. I became a student of spices, learned which spices went best with which ingredients, and tested different combinations. During that particular Autumn season soups, stews, chilis, and sauces were transformed. Our kitchen was filled with amazing aromas and our favorite soup bowls filled with new fresh flavors.
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Zephyr Squash Summer Salad
I could not wait to get home to my farmers’ market bounty last night. Most excited about using zephyr squash for the first time and decided on this salad after visiting the sites of Zephyr Farms & The Kitchn. I simply cut the squash into ribbons and then steamed it until just tender…it still had a nice crunch to it.
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Love the Farmers’ Market
Had the best time this morning at the local Farmers’ Market. Not only am I so excited about findng some varieties I’ve never tried (yellow zucchini & zephyr squash) but there in the middle of a long row of booths was the wonderful lady who makes my new favorite sweet bbq sauce – CharSu Sauce.
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Coconut Almond Shrimp with Sweet & Spicy Orange Sauce
Coconut Almond Shrimp with Sweet & Spicy Orange Sauce. Tonight marks the end of the 4th of July Holiday week. And if you’re anything like me, you’ve been milking it for everything it’s worth. We have spent the last 36 hours on “vacation” at our good friend’s new lake home. Tucked away miles from the hustle and bustle (yet less than an hour from home), sits their beautifully peaceful retreat. We rolled in jet ski adventures, with big laughs, a great dinner, porch sitting, and Breakfast at Wimbledon. Just perfect!
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Surreal Bites
Caesar Teaser in Parmesan cup… My mom gave me a unique cookbook several years ago called Surreal Gourmet Bites. It changed my life or at least the way I viewed food. Thank you Surreal Gourmet (Bob Blumer) for inspiring me to eat with my eyes first and thanks mom for always choosing gifts for life.
