07 Wednesday Oct 2015
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Basil, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, elbow macaroni, garlic, ground beef, mushrooms, onion, oregano
Perhaps the dish I remember most from my childhood is Beefaroni. Not the canned type, but Homemade Beefaroni, that I think we had every week. It’s affordable, easy to prepare, family friendly, and so delicious. For that reason I consider this a comfort food recipe. Continue reading »
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28 Friday Nov 2014
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Basil, brussels sprouts, diced tomatoes, onion, parmesan cheese, rosemary, sage, summer squash, sweet potato, thyme, vegetable broth, zucchini
For our Thanksgiving Dinner yesterday I served Parmesan Herb Roasted Veggies. It was my secret weapon to help keep me on my Healthy Choices plan. I knew no matter what else tempted me I could find comfort in that dish. Today as a fridge full of leftovers called to me…the first thing I did was make this soup. Continue reading »
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15 Tuesday Jul 2014
Posted in casseroles & comfort food, Italian, love to cook, pasta, Share the Love, vegetarian
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Basil, broccoli, carrots, eggplant, eggs, mozzarella cheese, oregano, parmesan cheese, ricotta cheese, spinach, summer squash, thyme, zucchini
Farmers Market Roasted Veggie Lasagna. I hope the picture above does this dish justice. It was amazing. I’m not one to go crazy with personal horn tooting but this was a huge success. I have shared it with 13 people as of noontime today. The responses were unanimous. “Oh my.” “Can I have one more bite.” “Yum!” “Is this recipe on Lemony Thyme?” Continue reading »
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25 Friday Oct 2013
Posted in appetizers, love to cook, vegetarian
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. Continue reading »
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08 Sunday Sep 2013
Posted in cooking for two, love to cook, pasta, salads, vegetarian
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Blueberry, Basil & Goat Cheese Pasta Salad.
I recently saw an article in Cooking Light Magazine that featured 250 Calorie Pasta Dishes. The idea was to start with a portion of your favorite cooked pasta, then add 3-4 of your favorite mix-ins to create a fabulous meal. That got me thinking. Continue reading »
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14 Wednesday Aug 2013
Posted in chicken, gluten free, healthy choices, love to cook, Weight Watchers
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Basil, chicken, garic, kalamata olives, onion, tomatoes, white beans
Provençal Chicken is a wonderful weeknight meal. It’s light and full of flavor. Did I mention all you do is add the ingredients into your slow cooker, set it on low and go out the door and start your day. When you and your family arrive home 8 hours later….well let’s just say you’ll move up a notch on your way to rock star status. Continue reading »
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11 Thursday Jul 2013
Posted in healthy choices, love to cook, Share the Love, soups, stews, chili, vegetarian
The next time you visit your local Farmers Market have this recipe in the back of your mind. In fact if you arrive near the close of the market, which means the ‘prettiest’ veggies will have been picked over, you’ll often find farmers willing to let their remaining produce go at a reduced price. Perfect for making a giant batch of Farmers Market Minestrone Soup which allows you to {Share the Love}. Continue reading »
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22 Saturday Jun 2013
Posted in appetizers, cooking for two, gluten free, healthy choices, love to cook, seafood, Weight Watchers
Crisp Cod Cakes with Peach Basil Relish.
I had a moment yesterday. A really big moment. I was on my way to work via McDonald’s drive-thru when my phone rang. The voice on the other end said “Lib, I’ve got to do something.” I pulled my car into a parking lot and sat and listened. She proceeded to share a conversation she had with her 7 year-old daughter that morning…a conversation that brought us both to tears. Continue reading »
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21 Friday Jun 2013
Posted in appetizers, Italian, love to cook, vegetarian
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Eggplant Parmesan Stacks.
I won’t pretend this is anything more than an attempt to sneak another Eggplant Parmesan recipe onto the pages of Lemony Thyme. I want us to have options after all. And they are kind of fun all stacked up and pretty. Continue reading »
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10 Monday Jun 2013
Posted in appetizers, herbs, oils & spices, love to cook
I’m not sure when Boursin Spread became so popular, but as a child I can remember it being served with crackers and other nibbles in the 5 o’clock hour. What I don’t recall was if my mom made it herself or bought it. Flash forward 20 years and I’m certain my sister made it from scratch. She has always been creative and confident in the kitchen. I believe a bit of that has worn off on me. Continue reading »
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