12 Friday Jul 2019
Posted in healthy choices, love to cook, side dishes, vegetarian
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Farmers Market Parmesan Herb Roasted Veggies
I’m so happy this time of year. There’s something so beautiful about fresh from the garden veggies and herbs. Throughout this past winter and spring we’ve been enjoying Parmesan Herb Roasted Potatoes. Why not show our baby squash and spring onions the same kind of love?! Continue reading »
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21 Wednesday Oct 2015
Posted in appetizers, Italian, love to cook, soups, stews, chili, vegetarian
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chicken broth, cream, crusty bread, fresh mushrooms, olive oil, parmesan cheese, roasted garlic, shallot, thyme
We have a wonderful Used Book Store in town. It’s in an old home, so imagine each section in it’s own little room, most complete with quiet reading areas. On the day I discovered this Roasted Garlic Bread Soup recipe, Shelby and I went in opposite directions. If I recall she was looking for books on the Dalai Lama and I was in cookbook heaven. Continue reading »
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21 Wednesday Oct 2015
Posted in appetizers, love to cook, tips & techniques
I actually own a Terracotta Garlic Roaster, which works very well. However, several years ago I discovered that aluminum foil works just as well….and no clean-up required. So for the purpose of this How to Oven Roast Garlic post, we will use foil. Continue reading »
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19 Monday Oct 2015
Posted in appetizers, gluten free, love to cook, side dishes
I needed the perfect delivery vessel for an upcoming AWE-MAZING Hot Dip Recipe. I can’t tell you what that recipe is quite yet (it’s a gift that hasn’t been delivered), but I can tell you about these perfectly Crispy Baked Potato Wedges. Continue reading »
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16 Friday Oct 2015
Posted in appetizers, breads, herbs, oils & spices, Italian, love to cook
What’s not to love about sitting down at your favorite Italian restaurant when out comes warm crusty bread and a dish of herby Bread Dipping Oil. I could almost make a meal out of it. Almost. Continue reading »
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29 Tuesday Sep 2015
Posted in dressings & marinades, love to cook, salads
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garlic, ginger, honey, ketchup, olive oil, onion, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce
No visit to a Japanese Steak House should begin without a Ginger Dressing salad, cocktails aside. Tell me I’m not alone on this one? Continue reading »
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02 Wednesday Sep 2015
Posted in beef, pork, lamb, gluten free, love to cook, low-carb, Mediterranean
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fresh oregano, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, pita bread, pork loin, red wine vinegar, Tzatziki sauce
Pork Souvlaki {with Tzatziki Sauce}.
It’s time for a relatively wordless Wednesday. These skewers of happiness happened. A simple marinade of olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, garlic and fresh oregano infuse the tender pork chunks with classic Greek flavor. Continue reading »
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21 Tuesday Jul 2015
Posted in dressings & marinades, love to cook, salads
Fire Roasted Poblano, Cilantro & Lime Dressing is my new favorite. Slightly smoky bright flavors, balanced by toasted cumin, cilantro and fresh lime juice. I wanted each component to hold it’s flavor identity, so I’ve left it slightly chunky. Turns out this dressing doubles as a kickin’ salsa :) and soon to be used as a marinade. Continue reading »
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23 Tuesday Jun 2015
Posted in healthy choices, Italian, love to cook, salads, seafood
I scored these gorgeous tomatoes at the market this week, aren’t the colors amazing! Each year when tomato season hits, we run down the list of our favorite tomato recipes. Almost in unison, I heard Caprese Salad and Bread Salad. Just think what gorgeous children those two classics will make. That’s when the Caprese Panzanella love child was born. Continue reading »
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24 Sunday May 2015
Posted in dressings & marinades, love to cook, salads
I’m a huge fan of Italian Grinders aka Italian Submarine Sandwiches. For me, it’s the Submarine Dressing that kicks up all those Italian meats and cheeses as they nestle into crusty Italian sub rolls.
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