11 Thursday Mar 2021
Posted in burgers & sandwiches, chicken & turkey, international, love to cook
Recreating a Vietnamese Banh Mi Chicken Sandwich was long over due.
My kid first introduced me to Vietnamese fare.
Pho. Coffee. Bakeries. And Banh Mi. Each worthy of their own post.
Our Vietnamese Beef Pho post continues to be one of my favorites.
Vietnamese Iced Coffee was incorporated into a great day spent with one of my favorite peeps, as we explored various iced coffees.
12 Thursday Dec 2019
Posted in beef, pork, lamb, love to cook, soups, stews, chili
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bacon, beef broth, cheddar cheese, ground beef, jalapeño, onion, potato
We dug out an old favorite recipe for Cheeseburger Soup and gave it a little sprucing up. Our NEW & Improved Bacon Jalapeño Cheeseburger Soup is the bombdiggity.
Continue reading »24 Monday Jun 2019
Posted in breakfast & brunch, dressings & marinades, love to cook, sauces
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When peaches and jalapeños meet there is bound to be some sweet spicy love created aka Peach Jalapeño Skillet Jam.
I am thankful for Farmers’ Markets (where I scored these beautiful Georgia peaches) and friends with gardens (where I scored these picture perfect jalapenos).
25 Thursday Apr 2019
Posted in appetizers, gluten free, healthy choices, love to cook, Mexican/Latin, snacks, vegetarian
Did you know that Guacamole is one of the most popular Super Bowl snacks?! Right up there with Chicken Wings! But it’s been around long before the big game ever took place. Guacamole dates back to the 1500’s and due to its nutritional value was a staple in the Aztec diet, although they called it āhuacamolli – which translated means “avocado sauce.”
Continue reading »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 »05 Saturday Sep 2015
There’s something about watching football while raking a chip through hot cheesy dip. It just feels good. I hadn’t planned on making, picturing and sharing this recipe today, but it’s Game Day and we deserve it. You and me. Cheesy Beef Enchilada Dip is soooo easy. Five ingredients and 15 minutes is all you need.
Continue reading »23 Sunday Aug 2015
Posted in cocktails & coffees, love to cook
Jalapeño Watermelon Margarita.
One of my friends posted pictures on facebook yesterday of the margaritas she and her significant other were enjoying at a local cantina. Robin had a sweet looking Watermelon Margarita and Tim had a fiery Jalapeño Margarita. Instantly I craved a margarita. A blended margarita.
Continue reading »17 Monday Aug 2015
Posted in gluten free, international, love to cook, low-carb, lunch bowls, salads, vegetarian, Weight Watchers
Thai Cauliflower Rice Salad {with Spicy Peanut Sauce} is one delicious bowl full of colors, textures and flavors. Intended to be served cold or even room temperature, this salad makes a wonderful picnic dish.
Continue reading »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 »21 Tuesday Jul 2015
Posted in dressings & marinades, love to cook, salads
Fire Roasted Poblano, Cilantro & Lime Dressing is my new favorite. Slightly smoky bright flavors, balanced by toasted cumin, cilantro and fresh lime juice. I wanted each component to hold it’s flavor identity, so I’ve left it slightly chunky. Turns out this dressing doubles as a kickin’ salsa :) and soon to be used as a marinade.
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