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Jalapeno Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole
Our Jalapeno Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole is a spin off of a very popular and delicious recipe. I enjoyed it at a luncheon recently and it’s been on my mind ever since. According to an internet search, it seems to have been recreated at least a bazillion times. Here’s our version, based on ingredients already in our fridge and pantry.
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Mushroom & Thyme Truffled Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Jen’s Mushroom & Thyme Truffled Grilled Cheese Sandwich with baby reds, onion, sharp cheddar, watercress, freshly cracked black pepper on Tuscan garlic bread. Jen, being my niece. A food enthusiast. Creative soul. Inspiration.
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Homemade Pizza {Bread Machine Dough}
Each week I see my foodie friends posting about their latest pizza creations. Wonderfully unique and delicious toppings on homemade crust. The homemade crust part was what was holding us back. Until now. We dug out the bread machine and forged forward like true pizza experts.
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Mushroom Sage Chicken & Rice Soup
Mushroom Sage Chicken & Rice Soup My guess is we have just as many Roast Chicken recipes as we do Chicken Soup recipes. Why am I guessing? Let me count and get back to you.
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Mushroom, Sausage & Sage Quinoa Stuffing
Mushroom, Sausage & Sage Quinoa Stuffing. I could make a meal out of stuffing. In fact I’m sure I have on more than one occasion. This particular recipe was exceptional. It had some key ingredients like lots of celery, carrots, and onion. But it also had some special flavor boosting components.
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Baked Sweet Potato {with Sautéed Mushrooms & Spinach topped with Jarlsberg Cheese}
Baked Sweet Potato {with Sautéed Mushrooms & Spinach topped with Jarlsberg Cheese}. Recently someone asked me, “with all the cooking you do, what is your favorite ‘type’ of food or genre if you will….American Favorites, Italian, Mexican, Mediterranean, etc.” I thought about it for a minute, I certainly love most ALL food….but what came out of my mouth was absolutely accurate. “I love vegetables most.” All vegetables, prepared most ways. I could give up Italian if I had to (even though I’d miss it) but I could NOT give up veggies. I just couldn’t do it.
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Pappardelle with Lemony Thyme Roasted Mushrooms
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.
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Savory Veggie & Herb Egg White Taquitos
Savory Veggie & Herb Egg White Taquitos. And Sunday Brunch or Monday lunch, straight from ingredients already in our fridge and pantry. Typically when I think of ‘Wraps’ I think of a sandwich alternative that consists of meats, cheeses or veggies that are rolled up into a convenient handheld package. Taquitos are that kind of wonderful.
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Slow Braised Beef & Barley Soup
Our Slow Braised Beef & Barley Soup began by slow roasting some short ribs that were taking up space in the freezer. Yes, I have once again vowed to stay out of the grocery store for at least a week. You could easily use leftover steak or roast beef or stew beef and achieve the same tender beefy goodness. The trick is to not be in a hurry. We brown our beef in a little oil before adding braising liquid to the soup pot, in this case we used beef broth. Throw in a bay leaf, thyme sprig, and fresh cracked pepper and let her go low and slow until the meat…
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Turkey Tetrazzini {and a rambling on family}
Shelby and I recently had the pleasure of flying north to visit my brother, sister and their families for a few days. We, like many families, are separated by distance and life and the stuff that can get in the way. This trip was a chance for us to put all of that aside and just be together. It was wonderful. How does that relate to Turkey Tetrazzini? I’m about to tell you in a long winded way. However you won’t hurt my feelings if you’re simply here for a great leftover turkey recipe and know that we loved this growing up. See below.
