30 Thursday Jul 2020
Posted in breakfast & brunch, love to cook, salads, side dishes
This recipe is a gift that keeps on giving. First, are the glorious Bourbon Glazed Grilled Peaches. They are a perfect side dish, ice cream topping, bread pudding partner, cuddle up on the couch like nobody’s business snack. The list goes on.
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24 Friday Apr 2015
Posted in cocktails & coffees, love to cook
I may have a new favorite Summer Thyme Sipper. Gin & Tonic {with Grilled Pineapple & Lemony Thyme}. Photo bomb courtesy of Scrappy Thyme.
Wow on so many levels. Have you had grilled pineapple? Turned your nose up at gin? Questioned fresh herbs in a cocktail? If you answered “Yes” to any of these questions… Continue reading »
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08 Sunday Mar 2015
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artichoke hearts, chicken, fresh oregano, fresh rosemary, lemon, olives, orzo, roasted red peppers, spinach
So many beautiful colors and flavors in this Mediterranean Lunch Bowl. Roasted red peppers, marinated artichoke hearts, luscious olives, orzo pasta, baby spinach, and grilled lemon & herb chicken. Pulled together from ingredients already in our fridge and pantry. Continue reading »
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27 Monday Oct 2014
Besides how delicious this Chicken Piccata recipe is, it also comes together quickly from ingredients likely already in your fridge/pantry. That qualifies this as a great week night meal. Continue reading »
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05 Monday May 2014
Posted in appetizers, gluten free, healthy choices, love to cook, Share the Love, vegetarian, Weight Watchers
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I have a treasured folder where I keep paper copies of recipes. Some jotted down on scratch paper, others torn from magazines, and lots printed from the pages of fellow bloggers I admire. This morning I found this Italian White Bean Dip recipe that I had torn from a Weight Watchers hand out….months ago. Time to revisit. Continue reading »
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04 Friday Apr 2014
Posted in appetizers, seafood
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Italian Herb & Lemon Roasted Shrimp.
This is one of those recipes that was too simple not to try. Doesn’t require many words to describe it and the end result will leave you wanting more. Lots more. Here we go. Continue reading »
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13 Monday Jan 2014
Posted in love to cook, pasta, vegetarian
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cream, garlic, lemon, lemony thyme, mushrooms, olive oil, pappardelle, parmesan cheese, shallot
Pappardelle with Lemony Thyme Roasted Mushrooms.
When I saw this gorgeous Baked Lemon & Thyme Mushrooms recipe from Simple Provisions I knew in an instant that it would become a favorite. But instead of serving it as an appetizer with crostini, why not make it a Meatless Monday Meal. Continue reading »
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05 Sunday Jan 2014
Posted in breads, breakfast & brunch, healthy choices, love to cook, snacks
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I was thumbing through a new cookbook and came upon this beautiful recipe for Lemon Ginger Muffins. It called for lemon and crystallized ginger which we had leftover from a Thanksgiving recipe. It was a sign. These muffins are delightful. Continue reading »
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01 Wednesday Jan 2014
Posted in dressings & marinades, healthy choices, love to cook
Orange Vanilla Vinaigrette.
One thing I’ve vowed to master in 2014 is salad dressings. I’ve had a few successes in the past but more often than not…..flops! Continue reading »
8,930 total views, 1 views today
08 Sunday Dec 2013
Posted in cocktails & coffees, love to cook
≈ Comments Off on Lingonberry Martinis
~ Lingonberry Martini ~
1 ounce Lingonberry concentrate (available at Ikea)
3 ounces vodka
1 squeeze lemon juice
lemon twist for garnish
ice in shaker Continue reading »
5,644 total views, 1 views today