25 Tuesday Aug 2020
There are times when you just need to use up ingredients already in your fridge or pantry. These Southwest Stuffed Bell Peppers are made for days like this. Change up the filling according to what’s on hand and you have an easy week night dinner that the whole crew will love!
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11 Tuesday Aug 2020
Posted in love to cook, salads, seafood
Southwest Salmon Salad Therapy. Right here.
There are those days, moments, situations when you just need to take your mind somewhere else. For me that typically means I’ll wind up in the kitchen. Slicing, fine dicing, fresh bright flavors and lots of beautiful bowls.
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23 Thursday Jul 2015
Posted in chicken & turkey, healthy choices, love to cook, lunch bowls, salads, Weight Watchers
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avocado, black beans, blue corn tortilla chips, carrots, chicken, ciilantro, corn, jalapeño, lettuce, lime, poblano peppers, red onion, tomatoes
Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, brown, black. The classic colors found in an 8 pack of Crayola crayons.
Tomato, carrot, corn, avocado, blue corn chips, purple onion, chicken, black bean puree. The classic flavors found in our Rainbow Southwest Salad.
Warning. This recipe post is a whirling twirling merry-go-round. Continue reading »
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07 Tuesday Apr 2015
This might be my most favorite salad EVER. I’m sometimes reminded not to make statements that can’t stand the test of thyme. If you deliver me a Tipico Power Bowl {with Grilled Chicken} 5 days a week, I’m certain I will sing your praises. Continue reading »
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03 Friday Apr 2015
Posted in gluten free, love to cook, Mexican/Latin, vegetarian
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black beans, chicken broth, chili powder, cumin, garlic, jalapeño, onion
Yesterday I described a fantastic salad I enjoyed recently. I’m recreating my favorite components, including Pico de Gallo and this amazing Black Bean Puree. Continue reading »
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09 Thursday Oct 2014
Posted in beef, pork, lamb, chicken & turkey, love to cook, soups, stews, chili
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black beans, chicken, chicken broth, chili powder, chorizo sausage, cumin, diced tomatoes, onion
I spent this past weekend organizing my kitchen. Starting with the spice cabinet, moving on to the pantry, followed by my dishes cupboard and ending with the freezer. I’m sure everyone has their problem areas but since I began food blogging all of mine have blown up. Hey now! ;-) Continue reading »
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20 Saturday Sep 2014
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black beans, corn, cornmeal, diced tomatoes, garlic, onion, pinto beans, zucchini
I’ve been wanting to recreate my favorite Mexican Tamale Pie since about the moment I began sharing recipes on Lemony Thyme. Which also happens to be when I realized that the most important part of cooking isn’t the recipe, it’s the ingredients. Continue reading »
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03 Saturday May 2014
Posted in chicken & turkey, love to cook, Mexican/Latin, soups, stews, chili
This week’s whole roasted chicken got bathed in rich Homemade Enchilada Sauce. Think BBQ Chicken, only basted with that wonderful chili and tomato based sauce. When it came out of the oven it was a sight to behold. We first enjoyed our chicken dinner which later became Chicken Enchiladas Soup. Continue reading »
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15 Wednesday Jan 2014
Turkey & Sweet Potato Southwest Chili.
My motivation for this dish was to deliver a flavor packed hearty chili (you know…the kind your manly man will eat) but with less calories. Because lets face it, most of us don’t need the extra calories and are perfectly happy as long as we’re satisfied. This chili is definitely satisfying. Continue reading »
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13 Sunday Oct 2013
Posted in gluten free, healthy choices, love to cook, Mexican/Latin, side dishes, vegetarian
A ‘Loaded’ Baked Potato doesn’t have to mean loaded in fat and unwanted calories. Our Southwest Baked Potato {with Cottage Cheese} is flavor packed and naturally low-fat. This my friends is a weekday lunch that will not only carry you through the 3 o’clock pitfall hour, but one that will carry you out of the office at 5 o’clock feeling great. Continue reading »
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