03 Saturday Oct 2015
Posted in breakfast & brunch, cooking for two, love to cook
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almond extract, blueberries, bread, cinnamon, cream cheese, Egg, maple syrup, sugar, vanilla
I am in sweet heaven. Blueberry Cream Cheese French Toast Roll-Ups are like a cheese Danish, cinnamon roll, blueberry syrup lovefest. Continue reading »
17,208 total views, 12 views today
15 Sunday Feb 2015
Posted in Asian, beef, pork, lamb, love to cook
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Boston butt pork roast, cinnamon, clove, honey, ketchup, maple syrup, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, sriracha, star anise
Char Sui is Chinese BBQ Pork. Don’t let the word BBQ fool you. This isn’t your typical southern pulled pork BBQ (albeit we love that). No, the flavors and cooking method for Char Sui is quite different. And the results…phenomenal. Juicy, melt-in-your-mouth pork infused with a sweet & sticky marinade. Let us not pass over what makes Char Sui dreamy good. Crispy. Pork Fat. Rules!!
4,167 total views, 5 views today
17 Saturday Jan 2015
Posted in cocktails & coffees, love to cook
I’ve been swirling this Winter Harvest Cocktail recipe around in my mind for months. I wanted to create a libation that when sipped brought warm thoughts of Winter Harvest to mind. My cocktail would of course begin with rum. After doing a suitable amount of rum research, I discovered what might just be the perfect flavor pairing for my vision. Pyrat Rum XO Reserve. Continue reading »
5,310 total views, 8 views today
07 Wednesday May 2014
Posted in appetizers, love to cook, snacks
Refrigerator Pickles take the unknown out of making pickles. I know nothing about canning and preserving, although both are on my culinary bucket list. I have however successfully made a couple variations of pickles. These Refrigerator Pickled Green Beans are ready in two days. They are crisp with a slightly spicy zing. Delicious. Continue reading »
19,016 total views, 6 views today
28 Monday Apr 2014
Posted in breakfast & brunch, burgers & sandwiches, love to cook
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The Real McGriddle photo courtesy of Shelby Elder
Our final recipe from “Team Grilled Cheese” comes from my daughter Shelby. If you’ve been following along, you know I’m attempting to share a different grilled cheese sandwich with our facebook fans every day in April aka National Grilled Cheese Month. Via text messages, recipe inspiration began to pour in. Why not a breakfast grilled cheese?!! Continue reading »
4,509 total views, 4 views today
10 Monday Mar 2014
Posted in appetizers, healthy choices, love to cook, side dishes, snacks, vegetarian
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asparagus, dijon mustard, eggs, maple syrup, mayonnaise, panko
Okay these were a hit. Fresh asparagus coated in panko breadcrumbs then baked to crispy perfection. Asparagus Fries. Look at you giving Zucchini Fries a run for their money. Continue reading »
8,048 total views, 4 views today
30 Thursday Jan 2014
Posted in appetizers, healthy choices, love to cook, low-carb
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Today is my day to help celebrate Chef Bec (from It’s Yummi) for her 50th Birthday Bash. I hope you’ve been following along on social media all week, as I joined together with Becca and five other foodie friends, to share recipes and FABULOUS prizes. There are three more chances for you to WIN below and this specially selected Maple Bacon & Pecan Cheese Pops recipe. Continue reading »
12,004 total views, 5 views today
25 Saturday Jan 2014
Posted in breakfast & brunch, gluten free, healthy choices, love to cook, snacks
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almonds, dried cranberries, honey, maple syrup, old fashioned oats, pecans, quinoa flakes, shredded coconut, vanilla
Vanilla, Almond & Cranberry Quinoa Granola.
What a wonderful protein packed, gluten free, all-natural ingredient snack!!
15,861 total views, 5 views today
25 Wednesday Dec 2013
Posted in desserts, love to cook
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bread, brown sugar, eggs, maple syrup, milk, pecans, sugar, vanilla
There’s one splurge I can not resist during the holidays and that is bread pudding. I’ve shared a couple savory versions of this simplistic dish, however the sweet buttery rendition is MY all-time favorite. Here is my Maple Pecan Bread Pudding {with Bourbon Sauce}. Continue reading »
13,903 total views, 8 views today
01 Monday Jul 2013
Posted in appetizers, gluten free, love to cook, side dishes, snacks, Weight Watchers
Zephyr Squash Refrigerator Pickles.
When life gives you an abundance of squash, it’s nice to have options. Cooking Light put out an article last week sharing their Top 75 Squash Recipes (I guess I’m not alone). Spicy Squash Pickles was one of several recipes that caught my eye. Simple ingredients that come together with ease. Continue reading »
25,435 total views, 4 views today