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Salmon Marbella {Over Toasted Israeli Couscous}

11 Tuesday Dec 2012

Posted by in gluten free, love to cook, Mediterranean, seafood

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Salmon Mirabella over Toasted Israeli Couscous

I’m so excited to be sharing this recipe with my new friend and fellow food lover Sandi-A New York Foodie.  She’s invited me to do a guest post on her blog, which will be a first for me.  I’ve chosen Salmon Marbella, because in a round about way, this dish brought us together.

Lemony Thyme was actually the inspiration for this dish….which feels kind of cool.  Coming off a full week of Eat Out of the Fridge/Pantry we treated ourselves to a nice big piece of salmon.  We tossed ideas back and forth on how we would prepare it but made no progress.  I called up our love food photography… page and perused it until I landed on Chicken Marbella….why not.  The ingredients work well with salmon (and we happen to have them on hand), in fact those punchy flavors coupled with the natural salmon oils might just be amazing.  Yes, it shall be Salmon Marbella over Toasted Israeli Couscous for dinner. Continue reading »

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Pomegranate, Zucchini, and Avocado Salsa {Share the Love}

23 Friday Nov 2012

Posted by in appetizers, gluten free, healthy choices, love to cook, Mediterranean

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Pomengranate Zucchini & Avocado Salsa

A couple years ago, just before the Christmas Holiday season began, I sat down on my living room rug with literally years of issues of Martha Stewart Living magazine scattered around me.  I began to bookmark recipes (and decorating ideas) I wanted to try.  It is our family tradition that Christmas Eve dinner is comprised of finger foods….some annual favorites, but also a chance for us to experience new recipes.  I’m sure I turned down page corners on at least 100 recipes that year, and one of the few that actually made the cut was Pomegranate, Zucchini, and Avocado Salsa.  Continue reading »

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Homemade Enchiladas Sauce

25 Thursday Oct 2012

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Enchiladas Sauce

Homemade Enchiladas Sauce.

The sauce comes together rather quickly, so it’s well worth the few extra minutes to gather all of your ingredients in advance.  I also try to use nice rich homemade chicken broth whenever possible, but boxed works well too.  Make this sauce…trust me, you will love it…and your spouse will call you a stud.  I’ll take that. Continue reading »

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North African Lamb Kebabs {with Cilantro Mint Pesto}

23 Thursday Aug 2012

Posted by in beef, pork, lamb, gluten free, love to cook, low-carb, Moroccan/North African

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North African Lamb Kebabs sounded so intriguing to me.  Traditionally we think of kebobs made up of ‘hunks’ of meat and/or vegetables.  These kebobs are made with ground lamb that’s blended with heavenly herbs and spices.  I came across a recipe in one of my cooking magazines and the ingredients list was right up our alley (and mostly on hand):  cumin, coriander, paprika, fresh cilantro, mint, oregano, ginger, garlic…..can’t you just smell it.  Continue reading »

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Oregano Lemon Garlic Roast Chicken

10 Friday Aug 2012

Posted by in B is for Braising, chicken, gluten free, love to cook, Mediterranean

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Oregano Lemon Garlic Roast Chicken.

One night every week we cook a whole chicken for dinner.  Sometimes we work hard to create interesting and different flavors by changing up the fresh herbs or marinade or even cooking style.  Sometimes we just sprinkle her with salt & pepper and roast her until she’s done…on these days it’s not uncommon that we also stand at the counter hand picking our way through dinner.   Continue reading »

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Chicken Marbella

09 Thursday Aug 2012

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Chicken Marbella from Lemony Thyme

We were first introduced to Chicken Marbella at a dinner party.  Not just any dinner party, but a monthly affair that revolved around a different theme chosen by the host couple.  We were each assigned a course and often a specific recipe to bring together to share.  These evenings were mostly about dinner table conversations with good friends and sharing great food, however this dish stayed with us.  I’m not sure who came up with the idea of assigning recipes, but I for one loved it.  It took me outside my comfort zone.  Continue reading »

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