23 Thursday Sep 2021
Posted in gluten free, love to cook, side dishes, snacks, Uncategorized, vegetarian
Copycat Animal-Style Fries.
As an East Coast girl, if you tell a West Coast friend that you’re planning to visit say California – inevitably In-N-Out Burger will become a part of the conversation, including how and what to order.
Nick and I made our first California visit together in 2019 and In-N-Out Burger made our bucket list.
26 Thursday Aug 2021
Posted in beef, pork, lamb, burgers & sandwiches, gluten free, love to cook
I knew immediately that these Ultimate Jack & Coke Bacon Cheeseburgers were going to be a hit!
Welcome to this week’s edition of College Cooking! Recipes that our (over 21 aged) college kids will love to recreate and eat!
06 Saturday Feb 2021
Posted in appetizers, gluten free, love to cook, low-carb, snacks
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apple cider vinegar, caramelized onions, chives, fresh chives, honey, mayonnaise, mustard, sour cream
There was a time when French Onion Dip was the go-to staple for Game Day or family gatherings.
A packet of onion soup mix, a tub of sour cream, and a big bag of ruffled potato chips and we were in dip heaven.
Just think how far the dip world has come, evolved if you will.
03 Tuesday Nov 2015
It’s National Sandwich Day. Definitely couldn’t let this one get by without a proper tribute. But I had a slight dilemma. I am currently on grocery store restrictions aka it’s Eat Out of the Fridge/Pantry Week for us. I have promised not to step foot into a store. It’s killing me y’all.
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Here’s another favorite recipe from the archives. Butternut Squash, Spinach & Caramelized Onion Lasagna. Some of my favorite recipes happen when my pantry doors are bulging and I refuse to go to the grocery store.
Continue reading »12 Friday Apr 2013
Posted in burgers & sandwiches, love to cook
A French Onion Soup Grilled Cheese Sandwich didn’t seem quite as crazy as my Spaghetti & Meatball Grilled Cheese Sandwich last week. Boy did I catch some flack for that one from the healthy-eating police.
Continue reading »17 Sunday Mar 2013
It’s St. Patrick’s Day! How does one day draw in sooo many people?
Beer.
AND that we’re a melting pot society…who wants to claim to be Irish at least one day a year :)
St. Patrick’s Day seems to span across continents, dialects, and generations. We’re looking for permission to drink. Beer. And make Irish Soda Bread…so we can turn it into Patty Melts on St. Paddy’s Day. That’s my theory. And the St. Patty’s Melt was born.
Continue reading »08 Friday Mar 2013
Posted in love to cook, soups, stews, chili
When I make French Onion Soup I know my family feels loved. That makes me happy. A big pot of buttery caramelized onions, fresh herbs & garlic, nice rich beef stock, topped with an over-sized crouton smothered with cheese. It’s LOVE I tell you.
Continue reading »02 Saturday Feb 2013
Posted in appetizers, beef, pork, lamb, love to cook
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caramelized onions, cheese, kale, mushrooms, sausage, spinach, sweet peppers
Earlier in the week, we began discussing what we would cook on Super Bowl Sunday. All the foodie websites and fb pages were alive with recipe ideas and exchanges. The possibilities ranged from good old favorites like wings and nachos to the more exotic Salmon Wraps and Filipino Spring Rolls. I had every intention of hosting a virtual Super Bowl Party on my fb page, even planned a week of recipes and posts centered around that theme. But when it came time to make the announcement….we took it in a totally different direction. Here is the Party Announcement I shared on our fb page.
Continue reading »16 Thursday Aug 2012
Posted in gluten free, love to cook, side dishes, vegetarian
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Basil, caramelized onions, lemony thyme, parmesan cheese, summer squash, tomatoes, vegetarian, zucchini
Every booth at the Farmers’ Market yesterday was bursting with tomatoes and squash, and I just can’t say no. I even tried to buy just 3 ears of corn and the lady next to me said who does that….get a dozen, I did. So after visiting with 10 or so farmers, I had more than I could carry or possibly eat this week. No worries, with an office full of veggie eaters we’ll just share the love.
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