30 Friday Oct 2015
Posted in beef, pork, lamb, casseroles & comfort food, Italian, love to cook, pasta
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bechamel sauce, eggs, ground beef, italian meatballs, lasagna noodles, marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, ricotta cheese, sausage
Today was our Halloween Luncheon at the office. It is an annual tradition. We decorate, dress in costumes, and feast. I decided to make a giant Classic Lasagna to share with my work family. But I wanted to add a spooky element to the dish. Wait til you see what I did. Continue reading »
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13 Tuesday Oct 2015
Posted in casseroles & comfort food, chicken, gluten free, love to cook, low-carb
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basil pesto, chicken, marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, ricotta cheese, spaghetti squash
Spaghetti {Squash} Pie with Basil Pesto Chicken is a low carb, gluten free alternative to a spaghetti pie casserole. The ingredients are layered lasagna style and every bite delivers wonderful flavor. Continue reading »
2,539 total views, 1 views today
09 Saturday May 2015
Posted in appetizers, love to cook
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cream cheese, cresent dough, marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, pepperoni, ricotta cheese, rosemary
I needed a great HOT Dip recipe.
So off to Pinterest Wonderland I went. Whoa. The choices are vast, diverse, and oh so cheesy. Hot Pizza Dip sounded too good to pass up.
There’s the seasoned cheese layer, your favorite marinara sauce, favorite toppings, then more cheese. Off to the oven we go. Ezzy-pizzy. Continue reading »
3,492 total views, 2 views today
15 Tuesday Jul 2014
Posted in casseroles & comfort food, Italian, love to cook, pasta, Share the Love, vegetarian
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Basil, broccoli, carrots, eggplant, eggs, mozzarella cheese, oregano, parmesan cheese, ricotta cheese, spinach, summer squash, thyme, zucchini
Farmers Market Roasted Veggie Lasagna. I hope the picture above does this dish justice. It was amazing. I’m not one to go crazy with personal horn tooting but this was a huge success. I have shared it with 13 people as of noontime today. The responses were unanimous. “Oh my.” “Can I have one more bite.” “Yum!” “Is this recipe on Lemony Thyme?” Continue reading »
10,818 total views, 5 views today
27 Thursday Mar 2014
Baked Sweet Potato with Roasted Grapes & Ricotta Honey all begins with a Perfectly Baked Potato. From there prepare for a flavor bonanza.
On their own, tender baked sweet potatoes take on a lovely caramelized flavor. Mash them with a little butter seasoned with nutmeg and cinnamon and they become very, very comfortable. Continue reading »
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03 Monday Mar 2014
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crab meat, jalapeño, lasagna, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, ricotta cheese, scallops, shrimp
Seafood Lasagna {with Jalapeño Alfredo Sauce}.
Indulgent. I know. I make no excuses and take full responsibility for my actions.
Here’s how it happened. We are desperately trying to work down the chaos in our pantry and uncover the mysteries in our freezer. Our goal, by the time the Farmers Market opens this spring, we’ll have a clean canvas for recipe creation. Continue reading »
13,161 total views, 2 views today
28 Saturday Sep 2013
Posted in beef, pork, lamb, casseroles & comfort food, Italian, love to cook, pasta
If you’re looking for a ‘family friendly’ one-pot-wonder our Skillet Cheesy Ravioli Bake might just be the one. The ingredients are added and cooked in layers, then into the oven for a final bake. Continue reading »
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25 Tuesday Jun 2013
Posted in cooking for two, gluten free, healthy choices, Italian, love to cook, vegetarian
Roasted Cauliflower Steaks {with Herbed Ricotta & Tomato Sauce}.
I can’t recall the last time I was so excited about a recipe. I mean I’m really, really excited about this one. Over the past several months we’ve been perfecting Parmesan Herb Roasted Potatoes. That’s culinary talk for we’ve been eating them every chance we can. Last night it hit me. Why not turn this lovely head of cauliflower into Parmesan Herb Roasted Cauliflower Steaks. Continue reading »
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04 Monday Feb 2013
Posted in love to cook, pasta, vegetarian, Weight Watchers
Pappardelle pasta became a new favorite last winter. It’s luxurious actually. This Pappardelle & Peas with Ricotta Pesto recipe, adapted from my Weight Watchers cookbook, has just the right amount of richness while still being calorically friendly. Continue reading »
13,353 total views, 7 views today