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No-Bake Baklava Energy Bites
I was introduced to energy bites recently and fell in love. The idea of raw whole ingredients being combined into delicious pop-in-your-mouth treats is well just down right exciting. There is certainly a growing movement towards stepping away from processed foods and incorporating whole foods into our diets. Snack foods is a great place to start.
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Pumpkin Acorn Squash Soup {with Cumin Toasted Pumpkin Seeds}
Pumpkin Acorn Squash Soup {with Cumin Toasted Pumpkin Seeds}.
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Chipotle Smoked Cheddar Cheese Ball {with Bacon & Jalapeno}
Chipotle Smoked Cheddar Cheese Ball {with Bacon & Jalapeno}. I received an email several months ago from the marketing company for Kellogg’s asking if I’d like to sample their new bold cutting-edge Cheez-It product. Would I? You betcha.
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Steak & Cheese Subs {with Onion, Mushrooms & Jalapeno}
Steak & Cheese Subs {with Onion, Mushrooms & Jalapeno} are the perfect week night meal. I held back from calling these Philly Cheesesteaks. I’ve never actually had an authentic Philly Cheesesteak but am sure they are worthy of more effort than it took to make these subs. These were super fast and so easy. I also held back from calling these Steak & Cheese Grinders, which is what I grew up loving. Wasn’t sure that the regional term ‘grinder’ would resonate with a wider audience :) For almost as far back as I can remember my friends and I would get on our bikes and ride into town to eat at the Pizza…
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Pumpkin Pecan Biscotti {with White Chocolate Chunks}
I’m so excited to be participating in my first virtual Wedding Shower. That’s right Foodie Friends, one of our own is about to tie the knot. Many of you may already know the fabulous Beccalicious from her blog It’s Yummi or by following her facebook page Cooking with Chef Bec. Becca and Mr. Wonderful (aka Brian) will be married on October 31st and we’re throwing them a party!!
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Mushroom & Kale Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
Mushroom & Kale Quinoa Breakfast Bowl. It was 52 degrees in our bedroom this morning. Somehow opening a window ever so slightly seemed like a fine idea at bedtime. Brrrr. So while I lay snuggled deeply into my bed I did a mental inventory of the ingredients in my fridge and pantry. If there was one thing that would get me out from under the covers, it was breakfast.
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Mardi Gras Whole Roasted Chicken
Mardi Gras Whole Roasted Chicken. This fabulous Mardi Gras Seasoning Blend is a top secret recipe. At least it was until now. We went into test kitchen mode this week working on the perfect blend of spices so that we could recreate Publix Super Market Mardi Gras Wings. Why just season the wings, when you can do the whole bird?!
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Roasted Tomato & Mozzarella
Roasted Tomato & Mozzarella. I have seen some wonderful recipes lately for slow roasting tomatoes, like this one by The Foodie Physician. By cooking them low and slow you get a rich tomato flavor. They then can be used in dishes as you would sundried tomatoes. Delicious.
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Quinoa & Raw Veggie Salad
One of my ‘healthy eating’ work buddies brought in the most delicious salad to share. One bite in, just one….and I was recreating this salad in my mind to share with you. We decided to call it Quinoa & Raw Veggie Salad.
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Pecan-Crusted Trout
The trout was so fresh and beautiful at the seafood counter today that I couldn’t resist, even without a plan for how to prepare it. Pan sautéed trout is what first came to mind. I have a weakness for this wonderfully mild fish, especially when it’s sautéed in butter. To kick it up I decided on Pecan-Crusted Trout, which fit right in with our low-carb eating.
