20 Saturday Mar 2021
Posted in beef, pork, lamb, love to cook
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bread crumbs, cream, eggs, garlic, ground beef, ground pork, parmesan cheese, parsley
Italian Meatballs. Great. Big. Italian Meatballs.
I’m not sure how it happened but Spaghetti and Meatballs has become an absolute favorite meal for me. And really, it’s all about the meatballs. I like them big and soft and full of Italian flavors like garlic, basil and oregano.
17 Wednesday Mar 2021
Posted in gluten free, healthy choices, love to cook, low-carb, soups, stews, chili, vegetarian
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asparagus, basil pesto, carrots, celery, cumin, ditalini pasta, fennel, fresh ginger, kale, leeks, lemon juice, onion, parsley, spinach, vegetable broth, zucchini
Spring Thyme Green Minestrone Soup.
When I looked into the eyes of my beautiful new fridge I saw shelves and drawers overflowing with ingredients that begged for a chance to play nicely together.
The result of nonstop cooking for a week straight.
Have you seen our March Meatball Madness posts??!
When I studied the contents it became blatantly obvious that my fridge and my well-being needed a big pot of soup!
22 Friday Jan 2021
Posted in appetizers, gluten free, snacks
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Castelvetrano olives, hot Italian sausage, panko bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, parsley, rosemary, vegetable oil
Who among us is longing for Friday evenings where we gather with friends around our kitchen islands sipping cocktails and nibbling on Deep Fried Stuffed Olives?
Show of hands.
28 Tuesday Apr 2020
Posted in beef, pork, lamb, casseroles & comfort food, love to cook
Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy, served over Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes with a side of green peas is pure comfort.
I wanted to prepare and share a dish that said “when I am with you I am complete and comfortable”.
09 Monday Sep 2019
Posted in appetizers, burgers & sandwiches, chicken & turkey, love to cook
Chicken Parmesan Meatball Sliders.
Relatively wordless Wednesday Post. Soooo.
I walk a lot. It’s my time to silently talk through things and exhale. My time. During walking my brain churns which often inspires new recipes. These Chicken Parmesan Meatball Sliders were the walking brain child inspired by these…
11 Monday Mar 2019
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Corned Beef Hash with Poached Eggs. Designed for breakfast, hearty enough for dinner, and really great leftover.
One benefit of food blogging is that from time to time we have to make a dish more than once. Especially if it’s a holiday themed recipe that needs to get out ahead of time. That’s exactly what happened this year in preparation for St. Patrick’s Day…times three. Yes, we cooked three rounds of corned beef between March 6th and March 17th. One for my New England Boiled Dinner post, one for my office St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon, and one for us to enjoy on St. Patty’s Day.
Continue reading »19 Thursday Nov 2015
Posted in love to cook, pasta, seafood
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butter, clam juice, garlic, linguine, littleneck clams, parsley, white wine
Linguini with White Clam Sauce. Sometimes simple is simply the best. In the time it takes to cook the pasta, you can prepare the heavenly garlic butter white wine clam sauce.
Continue reading »26 Thursday Mar 2015
Posted in beef, pork, lamb, healthy choices, love to cook, Weight Watchers
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Arrabbiata sauce, beef, garlic, hard boiled eggs, Italian bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, parsley, pine nuts, spaghetti squash
Braciole {Italian Beef Rolls} slowly simmered in spicy Arrabbiata sauce until the beef is fork tender. The filling, comprised of parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, Italian bread crumbs, garlic, toasted pine nuts, and hard-boiled egg, is my loose interpretation of this classic Italian dish.
Continue reading »15 Sunday Mar 2015
Posted in casseroles & comfort food, chicken & turkey, love to cook
I looked out the back door at my fresh herb porch pots, expecting to see various shades of brown with brittle textures. Yet instead I saw a burst of spring-thyme green. Chives. How on earth did this soft herb survive the unseasonably icy and cold winter? It’s a mystery. And a sign. Make Chicken Kiev.
Continue reading »27 Wednesday Aug 2014
Posted in chicken & turkey, love to cook
We’ve made this dish so often that frankly I’ve taken for granted how good it is. Now that school is back in session the talk around the office has changed from backyard BBQ’s and poolside picnics to family friendly weeknight meals. These Turkey Meatballs with Mushroom Gravy are simple and delicious.
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