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. Continue reading »
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26 Tuesday Nov 2013
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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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.
I love any recipe that uses these great abundant seasonal ingredients and I especially love pretty recipes. This one is both. Continue reading »
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23 Monday Jul 2012
Posted in breakfast & brunch, love to cook, Sundays with Shelby, vegetarian
As I’ve shared before I may have a slight addiction to cooking magazines. And recipes that feature fresh healthy ingredients always catch my attention. My most recent Cooking Light magazine offered this Caramelized Onion & Zucchini Quiche recipe that not only fit the ingredients currently in my kitchen but was a perfect get-my-kid-to-come-for-brunch dish (I’m not above bribery and food seems to work quite well with her). Continue reading »
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23 Saturday Jun 2012
Posted in appetizers, healthy choices, love to cook, Share the Love, side dishes, vegetarian
This is a beautiful recipe from King Arthur Flour for Zucchini Fries with Caramelized Onion Dip. Took them to a family gathering and everyone loved it, even the kids. Finger Food Rules!! Continue reading »
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23 Saturday Jun 2012
Posted in gluten free, love to cook, side dishes, tips & techniques, vegetarian
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I never realized how often I include caramelized onions in my cooking until I started to post my recipes. Caramelizing anything intensifies the flavors. Intense flavors are good. Here’s an easy step by step of Caramelized Onions. Continue reading »
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