Chili Gumbo

17 Tuesday Feb 2015

Posted by libby in beef, pork, lamb, love to cook, soups, stews, chili

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beer, cajun seasoning, celery, chicken andouille sausage, chili powder, cumin, diced tomatoes, garlic, ground beef, guajillo chiles, jalapeños, onion, red wine vinegar, toasted flour

I took yesterday off from work to cook. That was the sole purpose of my day and I was in heaven. I’ve shared often that my work family loves to eat. In fact, everyone either loves to eat or loves to cook (or both). Which makes for some great special occasion spreads. Today we celebrated Mardi Gras with a giant pot of Chili Gumbo and a platter of Mardi Gras Wings. It was a good day.

Smoked Cheddar & Bacon Jalapeño Beer Bread

24 Thursday Apr 2014

Posted by libby in breads, love to cook

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bacon, beer, jalapeño, self-rising flour, smoked cheddar cheese, sugar

Smoked Cheddar & Bacon Jalapeno Beer Bread from Lemony Thyme

Smoked Cheddar & Bacon Jalapeño Beer Bread.

When this bread recipe from Chocolate, Chocolate and More appeared in my newsfeed I was instantly hooked. Joan took a classic beer bread and gave it personality. Her gorgeous photo drew me in but the fact that you can have it ready for the oven in 5 minutes sealed the deal.