16 Monday Dec 2013
Posted in dressings & marinades, love to cook, sauces
Homemade Dr. Pepper BBQ Sauce.
We just completed our ‘Secret Santa Week’ at work and wrapped it up with a fabulous party on Saturday night. I say this often, but not often enough. I work with the most amazing group of passionate people. Plan a Tacky Sweater Party and watch a room of adults transform and embrace the theme. WOW!! Continue reading »
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04 Monday Nov 2013
Posted in gluten free, healthy choices, love to cook, low-carb, snacks
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cinnamon, honey, peanut butter, pistachios, vanilla, walnuts
I was introduced to energy bites recently and fell in love. The idea of raw whole ingredients being combined into delicious pop-in-your-mouth treats is well just down right exciting. There is certainly a growing movement towards stepping away from processed foods and incorporating whole foods into our diets. Snack foods is a great place to start. Continue reading »
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11 Sunday Aug 2013
Posted in appetizers, love to cook, vegetarian
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Blueberry Goat Cheese Crostini {with Honey & Lemon}
There something really wholesome about a beautiful bowl of fresh spinach and mixed greens sprinkled with the fruit of summer. That’s exactly how I’ve been enjoying my salads lately…with assorted berries, nuts & cheeses. Last week when I got to the end of several of my salad ingredients I was left with spinach, blueberries, and a bit of goat cheese. I drizzled that with balsamic vinaigrette and discovered my favorite salad of the summer. Continue reading »
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08 Monday Jul 2013
Posted in chicken, healthy choices, love to cook, Weight Watchers
Oven ‘Fried’ Chicken {with Sriracha Honey}.
I’ve made this dish three times now trying to capture the right picture (still working on that). Well and also because this chicken so good. Three times in 10 days good. There’s one other reason. Continue reading »
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29 Wednesday May 2013
Posted in beef, pork, lamb, love to cook
Our ‘unofficial kick-off to summer’ was this past weekend and included Honey BBQ Pork Back Ribs. Tender, finger-licking good, awe-mazing Honey BBQ Pork Back Ribs. One of our favorite ‘grilling’ cookbooks is Championship Barbecue Sauces by Chef Paul Kirk. We adapted his Kansas City Style Ribs recipe. Continue reading »
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15 Saturday Dec 2012
Posted in chicken, love to cook, tips & techniques
I have been so excited about making ‘waffles’ out of hash browns from the time I first spotted this on Pinterest. Today is the day we shall create a spin on the soul-food classic Chicken & Waffles. Presenting our Chicken & Waffle Fries with Honey Dijon Syrup. Continue reading »
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23 Thursday Aug 2012
Posted in dressings & marinades, gluten free, herbs, oils & spices, love to cook
For the Cilantro Mint Pesto, combine cilantro, mint, oregano, almonds, honey, and vinegar in a small food processor. Fine chop ingredients and with processor running drizzle in olive oil. Then season with salt & pepper. Continue reading »
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23 Saturday Jun 2012
Posted in appetizers, love to cook
This dip is slightly sweet and incredibly yummy. The caramelized onions are the star!
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