06 Saturday Feb 2021
Posted in appetizers, gluten free, love to cook, low-carb, snacks
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apple cider vinegar, caramelized onions, chives, fresh chives, honey, mayonnaise, mustard, sour cream
Just think how far the dip world has come, evolved if you will. There was a time when French Onion Dip was the go-to staple for Game Day or family gatherings. A packet of onion soup mix, a tub of sour cream, and a big bag of ruffled potato chips and we were in dip heaven.
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20 Friday Sep 2019
Posted in dressings & marinades, love to cook, salads
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apple cider vinegar, apples, bacon, butter, butternut squash, eggs, goat cheese, lettuce, onion, pumpkin seeds, sage
I made this Autumn Thyme Wedge Salad a couple weeks ago and have been dying to share it with you. It has so many wonderful seasonal flavors that it sings of Autumn Thyme. The star of the salad were the Warm Goat Cheese Fritters. They were so good they deserved their own recipe post (and so delayed the introduction of our newest wedge salad recipe).
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19 Monday Oct 2015
Posted in appetizers, burgers & sandwiches, love to cook, sauces
Pub Fries. They are single handedly responsible for my decision to make Fry Sauce. That bucket of perfectly Crispy Baked Potato Wedges deserved an equally perfect dunking sauce. But which one should I make?
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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.
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21 Tuesday Jul 2015
Posted in dressings & marinades, love to cook, salads
Fire Roasted Poblano, Cilantro & Lime Dressing is my new favorite. Slightly smoky bright flavors, balanced by toasted cumin, cilantro and fresh lime juice. I wanted each component to hold it’s flavor identity, so I’ve left it slightly chunky. Turns out this dressing doubles as a kickin’ salsa :) and soon to be used as a marinade.
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Rainbow Southwest Salad {with Fire Roasted Poblano, Cilantro & Lime Dressing}
Avocado, Cilantro & Lime Farro Salad {with Fresh Veggies}
White Chicken Chili {with Fire Roasted Poblano Peppers}
Queso Fundido {with Fire Roasted Poblano Peppers}
Honey Ginger Vinaigrette {with Shallot & Cilantro}
Roasted Corn & Poblano Crab Dip
09 Saturday Aug 2014
Posted in dressings & marinades, love to cook, sauces
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apple cider vinegar, bacon, brown sugar, onion, shallot, tomatoes
This has been my Summer of Jam. In years past I had avoided making jams and jellies simply due to my lack of understanding of the canning process. However, once I discovered how easy it was to make skillet jams the creative juices began to flow. Strawberry Jalapeno and Peach Jalapeno Skillet Jams gave me the confidence to take on Tomato Bacon Jam.
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Seared Sea Scallops {over Tomato Bacon Jam & Herb Infused Grits}
Peach Jalapeño Skillet Jam
Strawberry Jalapeno Skillet Jam
Parmesan & Herb Savory French Toast {with Balsamic Onion Jam}
Roasted Tomato Soup {with White Cheddar Cheese Cookies}
Cream of Tomato Soup {with Basil Pesto & Mozzarella Dunkers}
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!
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22 Sunday Jun 2014
Posted in dressings & marinades, love to cook, low-carb, sauces
The first White BBQ Sauce I ever had was from Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q in Atlanta. We catered a company event and brought in a full spread of their pulled pork, beef brisket, and smoked chicken. Along with the meat, they provided three distinct BBQ Sauces, one of which was White BBQ Sauce. It seemed odd and quite appealing to this girl who loves all things creamy. Holy Wow! was the first thing I thought when I tasted it.
We have since recreated this mayonnaise & vinegar based BBQ sauce at home. It’s creamy yes, but has a nice punch from the horseradish and creole mustard. Black pepper and garlic round out the depth of flavor. From what we’ve discovered White BBQ Sauce is a Northern Alabama favorite. I can tell you, we Georgians have become quite fond of it too. 
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07 Wednesday May 2014
Posted in appetizers, love to cook, snacks
Refrigerator Pickles take the unknown out of making pickles. I know nothing about canning and preserving, although both are on my culinary bucket list. I have however successfully made a couple variations of pickles. These Refrigerator Pickled Green Beans are ready in two days. They are crisp with a slightly spicy zing. Delicious.
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28 Friday Mar 2014
Posted in appetizers, love to cook, seafood
Jamaican Jerk Sugar Cane Shrimp.
Jamaican Jerk marinated tender shrimp.
Skewered on sugar cane.
Lightly grilled.
Happiness.
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