23 Monday Nov 2015
I’m off this week. Off from work. My day job is running a door lock and hardware company. Strike that. My day job is motivating and hopefully at times inspiring my work family. Ultimately we all want the same, from work. It’s where we make our living, which funds our passions.
This recipe has nothing to do with that. But I wanted to share where I am right now. Continue reading »
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05 Friday Jun 2015
Posted in B is for Braising, healthy choices, love to cook, seafood, Weight Watchers
Came through the door last Friday evening (mind you…my most favorite evening to transition from work…to my garage…to the kitchen…is Friday). You know the feeling. What a Feeling!! Flash-Dance mode. Sorry. Not sorry.
So I’ve made us a Lightened Up Shrimp & Grits. Continue reading »
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14 Thursday Aug 2014
Posted in beef, pork, lamb, cooking for two, gluten free, love to cook, Mexican/Latin
I saw this plate of heavenly food in a magazine ad (something very similar to this plate). I knew at that moment I would either have to drive to the restaurant or recreate it at home. That’s when our Marinated Beef Tips {over Jalapeño & Corn Grits} were born. Continue reading »
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09 Saturday Aug 2014
Posted in appetizers, cooking for two, love to cook, seafood
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This dish is the love child of two farmers markets visits in one day. I scored some gorgeous tomatoes at my morning market and sweet sea scallops from my evening market. Then in my one mile drive home I came up with this recipe. It’s that simple. Let me break down Seared Sea Scallops {over Tomato Bacon Jam & Herb Infused Grits} layer by layer. Continue reading »
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11 Saturday May 2013
Posted in breakfast & brunch, love to cook, vegetarian
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eggs, grits, Laughing Cow cheese, lemony thyme, sage, tarragon
Breakfast. Often a highlight of the weekend. Preparing fresh dishes when I have time to thoughtfully consider the ingredients is so rewarding. It’s my creative outlet for certain. This morning we had Baked Grits & Eggs {with Spinach & Fresh Herbs}. Continue reading »
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13 Saturday Apr 2013
Posted in appetizers, love to cook, seafood
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chicken broth, Franks hot sauce, garlic, grits, shallot, shrimp, white wine
Deconstructed Shrimp & Grits ~ One small bite at a time.
I’m not sure where to begin with this one. I was fumbling around the kitchen one Saturday afternoon, clearly making no headway on dinner. An ensuing melt-down in the making (doesn’t happen often but apparently there are precursors). To head it off, I was given a challenge. “Forget dinner. You have one hour to create an appetizer, something you’ve never made before. Then we’ll decide about dinner.” Continue reading »
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