15 Monday Jun 2020
Posted in dressings & marinades, healthy choices, love to cook, salads, side dishes, vegetarian
As the hot summer weather approaches we’ll be looking for some cool & simple dinner options. Two ripe avocados and herb pots blooming with fresh flavors were the inspiration for this Quartered Salad {with Fresh Herb Vinaigrette}. Here’s a sneak peek at this year’s herb gardens. Continue reading »
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19 Friday Jun 2015
Posted in international, love to cook, seafood, soups, stews, chili
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baby red potatoes, coconut milk, ginger, mussels, red curry paste, scallops, serrano pepper, white fish
Mussels simmered in white wine, garlic and butter, in my opinion, rank right up there with Scallops Wrapped in Bacon. So why would I mess with an absolutely delicious recipe? Rhetorical.
Because Thai Seafood Chowder not only sounds like winning, but the addition of coconut milk, red curry paste and Serrano peppers took comfort to a new level. Continue reading »
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18 Wednesday Jun 2014
Posted in appetizers, love to cook, side dishes
Have I got a fun little appetizer for you. Envision bite-sized baked potatoes loaded with sour cream, chives, cheddar cheese and bacon. Pop-in-your-mouth Loaded Potato Bite goodness. New potatoes are popping up at our local Farmers’ Market. I remembered one of my sister Sarah’s recipes and ran with it. Continue reading »
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13 Tuesday May 2014
Posted in love to cook, salads, side dishes
I joined my mom and dad in-law for lunch on Saturday. Among other favorites, mom had made her amazing potato salad. It was still slightly warm and dad couldn’t say enough about it. There was an unmistakable twinkle in his eye. I’m certain my Warm German Potato Salad was one of the recipes that helped me catch my husband hook, line and sinker. I still make it when I want to capture his attention. Continue reading »
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