14 Saturday Aug 2021
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allspice, apple cider vinegar, cilantro, cinnamon, egg, garlic, ginger, ground turkey, jalapeno, nutmeg, orange zest, panko, scallion, soy sauce, thyme
Juicy Jerk Turkey Burgers with Caribbean Coleslaw scream summer!
Big bold flavors. Bright cheerful colors.
There’s nothing boring about these burgers.
23 Sunday May 2021
Posted in breakfast & brunch, gluten free, love to cook, vegetarian
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asparagus, basil pesto, broccoli, cream, eggs, feta cheese, nutmeg, parmesan cheese, sweet potatoes, zucchini
I am smitten with this Sweet Potato Crust Veggie & Pesto Quiche.
It has the perfect balance of savory (hello pesto) with a hint of sweetness.
I’ve literally made five variations of it in the past several weeks, sharing it with friends & family along the way.
Rave reviews from all of my taste-testers!
08 Monday Mar 2021
Posted in appetizers, international, love to cook, pasta, vegetarian
Continuing on my classic Italian recipe exploration I discovered Malfatti, a true Italian comfort food.
These spinach and ricotta ‘dumplings’ are soft and tender and practically melt in your mouth.
20 Saturday Feb 2021
Posted in herbs, oils & spices, love to cook
Making Homemade Apple Pie Spice Blend is an ideal way to incorporate spices likely already in your cabinet.
This spice blend goes perfectly in muffins, pies, granola, oatmeal and cider.
16 Sunday Aug 2020
Posted in beverages, cocktails & coffees, love to cook
Happy National Rum Day!!
What better way to celebrate than with a refreshing summery cocktail. The Painkiller Cocktail is a twist on Piña Colada flavors with dark rum, pineapple, orange and coconut finished with freshly grated nutmeg on top. A classic Tiki Drink every mixologist should have in their playbook.
Continue reading »26 Thursday Jan 2017
Posted in herbs, oils & spices, love to cook, spice exploration
26 Friday Dec 2014
Posted in desserts, healthy choices, love to cook, snacks
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carrots, cinnamon, dates, flax seed, ginger, hemp seed, nutmeg, rolled oats, unsweetened coconut, vanilla, walnuts
I sent Shelby an innocent birthday text (back on May 28th). It went something like this….what’s your favorite kind of cake? She threw me for a loop with her response.
Continue reading »21 Saturday Jun 2014
Posted in cocktails & coffees, love to cook
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cream, nutmeg, peach schnapps, peaches, sugar, vanilla vodka
~ Peaches & Cream Martini Recipe ~
1 1/2 ounces vanilla vodka
1 1/2 ounces peach schnapps
1 1/2 ounces cream
1 1/2 peaches, pureed
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
ice & shaker
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12 Tuesday Nov 2013
Posted in international, love to cook, spice exploration
One of our favorite dishes enjoyed at Desta Ethiopian Kitchen was Miser. Red lentils stewed in a rich spicy berbere sauce with onion, garlic, and ginger. I set out to recreate this warm and flavorful dish from the ground up.
Here is my version of the Berbere spice blend (pronounced burr-burr-ee and meaning “hot”). I slightly adapted this recipe from Epicurious according to the spices I had on hand and reduced it by half.
Continue reading »28 Wednesday Aug 2013
Posted in beef, pork, lamb, casseroles & comfort food, love to cook
Swedish Meatballs. Growing up, we enjoyed them every Christmas Eve as part of our annual holiday h’ordeuvres spread. I’m slowly recreating these recipes one by one. Some from memory and some that mom passed down to me. Sunday I pulled out this recipe card and took a stroll down memory lane.
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