31 Thursday Oct 2013
Posted in appetizers, love to cook, snacks
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bacon, Cheez-It Zingz, colby jack cheese, cream cheese, freshly cracked pepper, jalapeño, mayonnaise, smoked cheddar cheese
Chipotle Smoked Cheddar Cheese Ball {with Bacon & Jalapeno}.
I received an email several months ago from the marketing company for Kellogg’s asking if I’d like to sample their new bold cutting-edge Cheez-It product. Would I? You betcha. Continue reading »
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29 Tuesday Oct 2013
Steak & Cheese Subs {with Onion, Mushrooms & Jalapeno} are the perfect week night meal. I held back from calling these Philly Cheesesteaks. I’ve never actually had an authentic Philly Cheesesteak but am sure they are worthy of more effort than it took to make these subs. These were super fast and so easy. Continue reading »
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02 Wednesday Oct 2013
Posted in appetizers, love to cook, low-carb, vegetarian
Pimento Cheese Dip is such a treat. I think because it’s made with love. The same kind of love that goes into homemade Egg Salad or Tuna Salad. You know the kind where the ingredients are finely diced, seasoned just right, and brought together with a little mayonnaise love. Continue reading »
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05 Thursday Sep 2013
Posted in love to cook, Mexican/Latin, side dishes
Oh my word. Mexican Street Corn makes me want to board a plane and head to Mexico. Wait, I just made this incredible corn at home in 30 minutes. Continue reading »
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01 Thursday Aug 2013
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beef broth, beef filet, cinnamon stick, ginger, jalapeño, lime, rice noodles, scallions, star anise, thai basil
Vietnamese Beef Pho.
Let me just say this about that. I don’t think I’ve ever delivered so much flavor with so little effort. When I got home from work I assembled everything I needed, put the broth and seasoning on to simmer, all in about 5 minutes. I did also pop our beef filet into the freezer, which later helped with getting a nice thin slice. Continue reading »
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26 Friday Jul 2013
Posted in casseroles & comfort food, family recipes, love to cook, side dishes, vegetarian
I was feeling a little sentimental and decided to pull out my treasured family cookbook, The Moulding Board. Included are recipes dating as far back as the early 1900’s intermixed with pages from my Great Grandmother Nannie’s 1929 diary. Such a wonderful way to get a glimpse of what life was like in Newtown, CT all those years ago. Now on to the Cheese Scalloped Corn Casserole recipe, which happens to be my sister Sarah’s contribution to the collection. Continue reading »
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28 Friday Jun 2013
Posted in Asian, chicken, gluten free, healthy choices, love to cook
Grilled Vietnamese Chicken Thighs.
To quote my in-house taste-tester, “This is a flavor WIN.”
I’ll take that as a thumbs up. Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs marinated in a jalapeno orange marinade, then grilled to perfection. So delicious and as a bonus, figure friendly. Continue reading »
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09 Sunday Jun 2013
Posted in appetizers, love to cook, side dishes
Guacamole Deviled Eggs with Crispy Bacon.
One week to go before we complete our first year of ‘food blogging.’ A term I hesitated to use for most of this year. On one hand it was hard to put myself in that category, with so many very talented writers, recipe creators, and photography wizards. And on the other hand, I had always thought of a blog as a personal diary of sorts, something I couldn’t envision Lemony Thyme becoming last June. However, as time progressed I began to open up a bit. A simple reference from a friend or family member about something I wrote in a post, felt good. It made me smile. Continue reading »
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03 Friday May 2013
Posted in love to cook, Mexican/Latin, side dishes
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Southwest Skillet Corn.
Come on fresh corn. I love you so.
It really doesn’t matter to me how corn is prepared because I can’t think of a way I don’t love it. I’ve discovered over the past couple of years that roasting veggies like corn (or onions, jalapenos, poblanos, red peppers), over an open flame, intensifies their flavor and adds just a hint of smokiness. What a great way to give your favorite salsas and sides a little flavor boost. Continue reading »
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10 Saturday Nov 2012
Posted in gluten free, love to cook, Mexican/Latin, side dishes, tips & techniques
We just love sizzling Steak Fajitas served with all those delicious toppings. And nothing goes better with them than a side of Mexican Rice. I have read at least a dozen recipes for both Spanish and Mexican Rice in an attempt to find one as close to what we get from our favorite Cantina. Continue reading »
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