Roasted Garlic Bread Soup

21 Wednesday Oct 2015

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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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How to Oven Roast Garlic

21 Wednesday Oct 2015

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garlic, olive oil

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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Crispy Baked Potato Wedges

19 Monday Oct 2015

Posted by libby in appetizers, gluten free, love to cook, side dishes

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olive oil, russet potatoes, seasonings

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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Bread Dipping Oil

16 Friday Oct 2015

Posted by libby in appetizers, breads, herbs, oils & spices, Italian, love to cook

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balsamic vinegar, crusty bread, dried herbs, olive oil

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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Ginger Dressing

29 Tuesday Sep 2015

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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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Pork Souvlaki {with Tzatziki Sauce}

02 Wednesday Sep 2015

Posted by libby 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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Flame Roasted Poblano, Cilantro & Lime Dressing

21 Tuesday Jul 2015

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apple cider vinegar, cilantro, cumin, jalapeño, lime, olive oil, poblano peppers, tomatillos

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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Caprese Panzanella {with Shrimp}

23 Tuesday Jun 2015

Posted by libby in healthy choices, Italian, love to cook, salads, seafood

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baguette, fresh basil, fresh mozzarella, olive oil, red wine vinegar, shrimp, tomatoes

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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Submarine Dressing

24 Sunday May 2015

Posted by libby in dressings & marinades, love to cook, salads

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dried basil, dried oregano, olive oil, pepper, red wine vinegar, salt

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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Marinara Sauce {with Fresh Tomatoes}

12 Friday Sep 2014

Posted by libby in Italian, love to cook, pasta, sauces

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bacon, garlic, olive oil, onion, oregano, tomatoes

I have been on a Marinara Sauce kick these past couple of weeks. I call it a kick because I’m still a bit shocked that we are becoming quite the homesteaders. Well no we didn’t grow these tomatoes, but we did roast them, turn them into sauce and freeze them for the winter. That’s a long way from opening up a jar of our favorite sauce. Continue reading »

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Tag Archives: olive oil

Roasted Garlic Bread Soup

How to Oven Roast Garlic

Crispy Baked Potato Wedges

Bread Dipping Oil

Ginger Dressing

Pork Souvlaki {with Tzatziki Sauce}

Flame Roasted Poblano, Cilantro & Lime Dressing

Caprese Panzanella {with Shrimp}

Submarine Dressing

Marinara Sauce {with Fresh Tomatoes}