Autumn Thyme Wedge Salad {with Warm Goat Cheese Fritters}

07 Saturday Nov 2015

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apple, apple cider vinegar, 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). Continue reading »

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Homemade Fry Sauce {Three Ways}

19 Monday Oct 2015

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apple cider vinegar, bbq sauce, Franks RedHot sauce, ketchup, mayonnaise

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? Continue reading »

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Bread & Butter Pickles

11 Sunday Oct 2015

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apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, celery seeds, cucumbers, 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 »

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Flame Roasted Poblano, Cilantro & Lime Dressing

21 Tuesday Jul 2015

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apple cider vinegar, cilantro, cumin, jalapeño, lime, olive oil, poblano peppers, tomatillos

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. Continue reading »

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Tomato Bacon Jam

09 Saturday Aug 2014

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apple cider vinegar, bacon, brown sugar, onion, shallot, Tomato

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. Continue reading »

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Homemade Mayonnaise

29 Tuesday Jul 2014

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apple cider vinegar, canola oil, dry mustard, egg yolks

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 »

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White BBQ Sauce

22 Sunday Jun 2014

Posted by libby in dressings & marinades, love to cook, low-carb, sauces

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apple cider vinegar, black pepper, cream, creole mustard, garlic, horseradish, mayonnaise

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.

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Refrigerator Pickled Green Beans

07 Wednesday May 2014

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apple cider vinegar, dill, garlic, green beans, maple syrup, peppercorns

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. Continue reading »

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