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 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 »
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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 »
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17 Monday Aug 2015
Posted in Asian, gluten free, 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 »
4,764 total views, 6 views today
23 Thursday Jul 2015
Posted in chicken, healthy choices, love to cook, lunch bowls, salads, Weight Watchers
Tags
avocado, black beans, blue corn tortilla chips, carrot, chicken, ciilantro, corn, jalapeño, lettuce, lime, poblano peppers, red onion, Tomato
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 »
4,298 total views, 4 views today
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. Continue reading »
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19 Sunday Jul 2015
Posted in Asian, burgers & sandwiches, chicken, love to cook
My kid first introduced me to Vietnamese fare. Pho. Coffee. Bakeries. And Banh Mi. Each worthy of their own post. Our Vietnamese Beef Pho posts 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. Recreating a Vietnamese Banh Mi Sandwich however, was long over due.
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01 Wednesday Jul 2015
There are some recipes (curry, masalas, unstuffed cabbage rolls) that are a challenge to picture. They don’t have the color pop to match their undeniable flavor explosion. This Farmers Market Unstuffed Cabbage Recipe falls squarely into this category. 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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18 Monday May 2015
Posted in gluten free, healthy choices, love to cook, lunch bowls, vegetarian, Weight Watchers
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gazpacho, jalapeño, orzo, quinoa, split peas, summer squash, Tomato, wild rice, zucchini
I made a big batch of Gazpacho to take to a family gathering. I thought it would be a nice refreshing change and it was. However, even after our party I had a good amount left, along with my favorite fine diced confetti colored veggies. This is how the Gazpacho Grain Bowl with Confetti Veggies was born. Continue reading »
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