12 Wednesday Nov 2014
Posted in Italian, love to cook, pasta, sauces
Do you ever get stuck in a pasta rut? Or better yet a ‘what’s for dinner’ rut? We have become such fans of Spaghetti & Meatballs that we have it almost weekly. No complaints, but I was ready for a change. Enter cream and vodka. Voila Penne with Vodka Sauce {penne alla vodka}. Continue reading »
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21 Tuesday Jan 2014
Posted in dressings & marinades, gluten free, love to cook, Mexican/Latin, sauces
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cilantro, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, onion, parsley, red pepper flakes
This Chimichurri Sauce is bursting with fresh flavor. It added just the right pizzazz to our Shredded Pork Tacos. We chose fresh parsley and cilantro which we combined with garlic, onion, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper & olive oil and gave it all a whirl in the food processor. Continue reading »
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01 Monday Jul 2013
Posted in appetizers, gluten free, love to cook, side dishes, snacks, Weight Watchers
Zephyr Squash Refrigerator Pickles.
When life gives you an abundance of squash, it’s nice to have options. Cooking Light put out an article last week sharing their Top 75 Squash Recipes (I guess I’m not alone). Spicy Squash Pickles was one of several recipes that caught my eye. Simple ingredients that come together with ease. Continue reading »
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28 Tuesday May 2013
Posted in Asian, healthy choices, love to cook, seafood
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brown sugar, garlic, radish, red pepper flakes, rice vinegar, sea scallops, sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar pea pods, udon noodles
We found such a bargain on Sea Scallops. Great big juicy sea scallops. I believe the steep price tag is what keeps me from eating them every day. But I do love them. We bought eight (should have bought more) and decided to prepare them two ways. My choice was Asian Noodles with Seared Sea Scallops. Continue reading »
15,242 total views, 9 views today