26 Monday Oct 2015
Posted in love to cook, low-carb, Share the Love, soups, stews, chili
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bay leaf, beef broth, fresh thyme, garlic, Havarti, mushrooms, red wine, shallot
Here in the sunny south we’ve been experiencing some big weather swings. Cold one day, hot the next. Seems that kind of shift leads you straight into flu and cold season. Yep, that’s right. About 1/3 of my work family is or has been sick. The only thing I could think to do was make soup. Mushroom Soup with Cheesy Portobello Croutons hit the spot. Continue reading »
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07 Wednesday Oct 2015
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Basil, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, elbow macaroni, garlic, ground beef, mushrooms, onion, oregano
Perhaps the dish I remember most from my childhood is Beefaroni. Not the canned type, but Homemade Beefaroni, that I think we had every week. It’s affordable, easy to prepare, family friendly, and so delicious. For that reason I consider this a comfort food recipe. Continue reading »
19,716 total views, 23 views today
28 Monday Sep 2015
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beef broth, bread crumbs, butter, Egg, fresh thyme, garlic, ground beef, mushrooms, onion, shallot
I wanted to deliver comfort. The kind of comfort that if only for a meal would help ease the weight of the day. Our most popular recipe on Lemony Thyme is our Salisbury Steak. Anytime I share it the response is overwhelmingly positive. Today I’m sharing that recipe except in the form of Salisbury Steak Meatballs {with Mushroom Gravy}. Continue reading »
6,939 total views, 12 views today
31 Tuesday Mar 2015
Posted in gluten free, healthy choices, Italian, love to cook, Share the Love, turkey, Weight Watchers
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hot Italian sausage, marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, parmesan cheese, polenta, spinach, zucchini
The pictures don’t do this recipe justice, but I am here to tell you that Italian Sausage & Polenta Lasagna is pure comfort. Surprisingly, that comfort is delivered without a guilt trip. That’s right, this recipe came straight out of the new Weight Watchers cook book AND it’s made in the slow cooker. Badda bing. Badda boom. Continue reading »
10,845 total views, 11 views today
15 Thursday Jan 2015
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artichoke hearts, chicken, chicken broth, eggplant, fresh oregano, fresh spinach, lemon zest, mushrooms, onion
For the most part, our pantry staples are pretty common. We keep canned tomatoes and beans, dried pasta, boxed broths, baking supplies, etc. However there are a couple of other unique items I like to keep on hand just in case.
Just in case a recipe for Greek Chicken & Eggplant Stew crosses my path. Continue reading »
5,783 total views, 11 views today
06 Thursday Nov 2014
Posted in casseroles & comfort food, cooking for two, love to cook, pasta, vegetarian
This Cheesy Bowtie & Butternut Squash Bake was born out of ingredients already on hand. It’s loaded with veggies and I promise you even the youngest members of the family will love this dish. Butternut squash, fresh mushrooms & spinach, an open box of pasta and the end of a hunk of cheddar cheese came together in a snap. Continue reading »
5,979 total views, 4 views today
03 Monday Nov 2014
Many years ago I went to Kansas City on a business trip. I was invited to dinner with a dear friend at one of the wonderful Steakhouses in town. I informed in advance that besides amazing steaks, this particular establishment was famous for their Steak Soup. Continue reading »
7,377 total views, 6 views today
05 Sunday Oct 2014
Posted in casseroles & comfort food, chicken, love to cook
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chicken, cream, croutons, mushrooms, sherry, sour cream, swiss cheese, thyme
Swiss Sherry Chicken has become a sentimental favorite recipe in our house. This recipe is adapted from a popular dish that’s been around for years. Heavenly mushroom sherry sauce baked over Swiss cheese topped chicken breasts…sprinkled with buttery croutons. Trust me, it works. This is going to become my go-to meal to share with a friend in need of comfort food love. Continue reading »
15,707 total views, 15 views today
01 Wednesday Oct 2014
Posted in casseroles & comfort food, chicken, love to cook, pasta
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chicken, cream cheese, cream of chicken soup, garlic, mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, onion, parmesan cheese, shells, smoked gouda, spinach
Sometimes you need a deep dish of comfort. No questions asked. Bring on the comfort food. That’s what our Smoky Chicken & Spinach Stuffed Shells were intended to be. And on that day they delivered. Continue reading »
6,907 total views, 7 views today
27 Saturday Sep 2014
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broccoli, gnocchi, mushrooms, onion, parmesan cheese, thyme, turkey, turkey broth
We got a new pellet smoker grill and have had that bad boy fired up every weekend since, which means for the most part I’ve had weekends off from cooking. At least cooking out of need vs. for fun. Smoked turkey breast and the heavenly broth that followed was the recipe inspiration for this Turkey Divan Soup. Continue reading »
4,145 total views, 2 views today