25 Friday Sep 2015
Posted in appetizers, chicken, love to cook, low-carb
It’s football season, officially Autumn Thyme and we’ve dipped into the low 60’s here in the sunny south. I for one am ready for fall. Bring on apples, pumpkins, soups, stews, chili, comfort food and game day recipes, preferably in the form of hot dips. Hot dips like BBQ Chicken Pizza Dip. Continue reading »
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17 Monday Aug 2015
Posted in Asian, gluten free, love to cook, low-carb, lunch bowls, salads, vegetarian, Weight Watchers
Thai Cauliflower Rice Salad {with Spicy Peanut Sauce} is one delicious bowl full of colors, textures and flavors. Intended to be served cold or even room temperature, this salad makes a wonderful picnic dish. Continue reading »
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23 Thursday Jul 2015
Posted in chicken, healthy choices, love to cook, lunch bowls, salads, Weight Watchers
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avocado, black beans, blue corn tortilla chips, carrot, chicken, ciilantro, corn, jalapeño, lettuce, lime, poblano peppers, red onion, Tomato
Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, brown, black. The classic colors found in an 8 pack of Crayola crayons.
Tomato, carrot, corn, avocado, blue corn chips, purple onion, chicken, black bean puree. The classic flavors found in our Rainbow Southwest Salad.
Warning. This recipe post is a whirling twirling merry-go-round. Continue reading »
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02 Monday Feb 2015
Posted in breakfast & brunch, healthy choices, love to cook, low-carb, vegetarian, Weight Watchers
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carrots, eggs, fresh basil, parmesan cheese, red onion, zucchini
Sharing a great new recipe that I discovered over the weekend. These Mini-Veggie Quiche from Weight Watchers are the perfect grab-and-go breakfast. Don’t stop there. These one-point wonders are a great snack and fantastic meatless Monday light meal. Continue reading »
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09 Friday Jan 2015
Posted in beef, pork, lamb, gluten free, love to cook, low-carb
I found this yummy Sausage & Fennel Stuffed Pork Roast recipe in my December Food & Wine magazine. I’ve become a big fan of fennel, especially when combined with fresh herbs and savory aromatics. It was the stuffing that hooked me on this recipe from the start and the end result was absolutely delicious. Continue reading »
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07 Sunday Dec 2014
Posted in beef, pork, lamb, love to cook, low-carb, soups, stews, chili
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chili powder, cumin, diced tomato, garlic, ground beef, ground oregano, ground sausage, onion, red onion
I’ve just spent 30 minutes debating about what to call this latest Chili Masterpiece. Something in me strongly protests anytime I want to use the words ‘Greatest’ or ‘The Best’ in a recipe title. It’s very literal. Continue reading »
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28 Sunday Sep 2014
Posted in breakfast & brunch, cooking for two, love to cook
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balsamic vinegar, bread, brown sugar, chives, eggs, fresh parsley, fresh sage, lemony thyme, red onion
Parmesan & Herb Savory French Toast {with Balsamic Onion Jam} is just one more reason I’m addicted to breakfast foods. Fresh herb flavors with a bit of nutty parmesan went so well with the slightly sweet onion jam. Let fresh herbs elevate the flavors in your dishes while you take full credit for the results. Continue reading »
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24 Sunday Aug 2014
Posted in burgers & sandwiches, cooking for two, love to cook, vegetarian
I’m always, always on the lookout for the next best grilled cheese sandwich. I seek inspiration at every turn. Every turn down the grocery store isle. Every turn through food magazine features. And every page turn of my current favorite cook book.
And there she was. Right in front of me for nearly a month before she jumped out and bit me. That gorgeous Emmentaler on Rye sandwich inspired our Blueberry Balsamic Red Onion & Gruyere Grilled Cheese. Continue reading »
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02 Saturday Aug 2014
Posted in appetizers, love to cook, seafood
This wonderful Smoked Steelhead Trout Dip recipe couldn’t have come at a better time. Continue reading »
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11 Wednesday Jun 2014
Posted in chicken, Italian, love to cook
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I should have named this my “Chicken or the Egg Pizza” because I couldn’t tell you which came first, our desire to make Pizza or to make Homemade BBQ Sauce and Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing. Both of which found their way onto this BBQ Chicken Pizza. Continue reading »
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