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!
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08 Sunday Dec 2013
Posted in cocktails & coffees, love to cook
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~ Lingonberry Martini ~
1 ounce Lingonberry concentrate (available at Ikea)
3 ounces vodka
1 squeeze lemon juice
lemon twist for garnish
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03 Tuesday Dec 2013
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Roasted Lemon & Artichoke Chicken.
We were looking for an easy weeknight meal that could be made from ingredients already on hand. We like to keep boneless skinless chicken breasts in our freezer. We buy them in bulk, trim them of any fat, then lightly pound them to an even thickness before freezing them flat in bags of two. When we’re ready to use them we just thaw and create our meal.
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23 Wednesday Oct 2013
Posted in gluten free, healthy choices, love to cook, lunch bowls, salads, vegetarian
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One of my ‘healthy eating’ work buddies brought in the most delicious salad to share. One bite in, just one….and I was recreating this salad in my mind to share with you. We decided to call it Quinoa & Raw Veggie Salad.
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11 Sunday Aug 2013
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Blueberry Goat Cheese Crostini {with Honey & Lemon}
There something really wholesome about a beautiful bowl of fresh spinach and mixed greens sprinkled with the fruit of summer. That’s exactly how I’ve been enjoying my salads lately…with assorted berries, nuts & cheeses. Last week when I got to the end of several of my salad ingredients I was left with spinach, blueberries, and a bit of goat cheese. I drizzled that with balsamic vinaigrette and discovered my favorite salad of the summer.
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30 Tuesday Jul 2013
Posted in chicken & turkey, love to cook
Mushroom & Sage Whole Roasted Chicken.
This week’s version of our whole roasted chicken was inspired by the most beautiful mushrooms and our gloriously happy sage plants. My first thought was to make a stuffing with crusty bread, fresh mushrooms, apples, sausage and sage. Then fill the cavity of this beautiful bird and let my taste buds dream of what was to come.
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22 Saturday Jun 2013
Posted in appetizers, gluten free, healthy choices, love to cook, seafood, Weight Watchers
Crisp Cod Cakes with Peach Basil Relish.
I had a moment yesterday. A really big moment. I was on my way to work via McDonald’s drive-thru when my phone rang. The voice on the other end said “Lib, I’ve got to do something.” I pulled my car into a parking lot and sat and listened. She proceeded to share a conversation she had with her 7 year-old daughter that morning…a conversation that brought us both to tears.
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22 Saturday Jun 2013
Posted in appetizers, healthy choices, love to cook, sauces, vegetarian, Weight Watchers
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agave nectar, fresh basil, fresh mint, lemon, peaches, shallot
02 Sunday Jun 2013
Posted in appetizers, healthy choices, love to cook, side dishes, vegetarian
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cauliflower, cilantro, ginger, lemon, mint, tandoori marinade
Whole Roasted Tandoori Cauliflower with Mint Chutney.
I realize this recipe is not for everyone. Someone in my house was a bit skeptical himself. Having said that, if you’ll follow this picture montage to the end, you’ll see what a whole roasted tandoori cauliflower looks like, only 17 minutes after it comes out of the oven. And I didn’t work alone.
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09 Tuesday Apr 2013
Posted in chicken & turkey, love to cook
Lemony Thyme is certainly a favorite herb around here, but her sister Sage is a close second. I love this recipe from Nigella Lawson for Sage and Onion Roasted Chicken & Sausage. We’ve lightly adapted it to use boneless chicken breasts, turkey sausages, and we include potatoes to round out the dish.
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