05 Friday Jun 2015
Posted in 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, tomatoes, 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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03 Friday Apr 2015
Posted in gluten free, love to cook, Mexican/Latin, vegetarian
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black beans, chicken broth, chili powder, cumin, garlic, jalapeño, onion
Yesterday I described a fantastic salad I enjoyed recently. I’m recreating my favorite components, including Pico de Gallo and this amazing Black Bean Puree. Continue reading »
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02 Thursday Apr 2015
Posted in appetizers, gluten free, healthy choices, love to cook, Mexican/Latin, side dishes, snacks, vegetarian, Weight Watchers
I had a salad this week that stopped me in my eating tracks. There was a lot going on with said salad. Which made my mind drift from the company at the table. No disrespect, but whoa what a salad.
In my mind’s voice (also known as “In my head”) I dissected this salad, “What was that? Is that a schmear of black beans under the bed of lettuce. Holy heck, will you look at that shard of golden fried tortilla. This isn’t your every-day ‘Pico’ with that lime punch. Wait. Big lime flavor with a subtle coconut nuance. Unexpected. Completely fresh and inspirational.”
We’ll call this Pico de Gallo {Put The Lime In The Coconut}. Continue reading »
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24 Saturday Jan 2015
Posted in appetizers, gluten free, love to cook, Mexican/Latin, sauces
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cilantro, cumin, diced tomatoes, garlic, jalapeño, lime juice, onion
Why have I waited so long to discover how easy AND inexpensive it is to make Restaurant-Style Salsa at home, by simply using your blender?!
We love Fresh Tomato Salsa in the summer when the tomatoes are abundant and delicious. But frankly, I’m not willing to pay for over-priced, not all that tasty, supermarket tomatoes during the winter months. Instead we turn to our freezer where we’ve got Homemade Tomato Sauce and to our pantry where we always have canned tomatoes on hand. Continue reading »
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04 Tuesday Nov 2014
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I’m on a roll lately with easy week-night meals. And I LOVE it!! This White Chicken Chili {with Fire Roasted Poblano Peppers} fits all the requirements. Quick & easy, figure friendly, and most importantly a dish the whole family with enjoy! Continue reading »
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28 Thursday Aug 2014
Posted in appetizers, breakfast & brunch, love to cook, side dishes
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avocado, buttermilk, chili powder, corn, cumin, flour, jalapeño, onion
College Football Season is upon us. In fact, for our team it’s GAME DAY!! Since we’re a foodie family, Game Day is one more reason to create new dishes. Our inspiration comes from our opponents. Yes, we like to envision our rivals as a meal. For example if we’re playing the Arkansas Razorbacks….we might have a meal of Braised Pork. I’ve been warned that talking College Football is akin to discussing religion and politics. So instead we’ll focus on these Southwest Skillet Corn Fritters {with Avocado Ranch Dip}. We devoured them. Continue reading »
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14 Thursday Aug 2014
Posted in beef, pork, lamb, gluten free, love to cook, Mexican/Latin
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avocado, beef, carne asada marinade, corn, grits, jalapeño, tomato salsa
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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13 Friday Jun 2014
Posted in appetizers, gluten free, love to cook, side dishes
I know for many families Friday is Pizza Night. At our house we’ve been toasting the end of the work week with a cold beverage and a tray of Nachos. Last Friday we made a big pan of roasted corn & poblano nachos with sausage and queso fresco. They were amazing. Tonight it’s Monterey Loaded Nacho Fries, inspired by our crazy good Monterey Chicken recipe. Continue reading »
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07 Saturday Jun 2014
Posted in love to cook, pasta, seafood
For the past few days I have been pondering what to make for Sunday dinner. On Friday we declared it would be Seafood Lasagna. As I prepared to head to the grocery store on Sunday morning, there was an abrupt change of plans. “You know what, pick up a Ribeye for dinner. That would be a lot easier than the lasagna.” As you wish. Hmmp. Since when has easy been my reason for cooking? I surprised them with Seafood Lasagna Roll-Ups as an appetizer. Continue reading »
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