11 Thursday Nov 2021
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When it comes to preparing Herb Browned Butter Stuffing of Love I can’t think of a recipe that makes me happier!
I know that’s a bold statement for someone who spends hours and hours in the kitchen. However, of all the food groups (and yes stuffing is a food group), stuffing is the one! It evokes emotion.
Warm and fuzzy emotion!
22 Friday Jan 2021
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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.
03 Monday Aug 2020
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Rosemary Watermelon Juice.
As we head into summer and backyard BBQ’s, there’s a good chance we’ll find ourselves with half a watermelon taking up way too much space in the Frigidaire.
I did. Water-melon. Water. Flavored water.
Do you see where I’m headed?
09 Saturday May 2015
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cream cheese, crescent 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 »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 »28 Friday Nov 2014
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Basil, brussels sprouts, diced tomatoes, onion, parmesan cheese, rosemary, sage, summer squash, sweet potato, thyme, vegetable broth, zucchini
For our Thanksgiving Dinner yesterday I served Parmesan Herb Roasted Veggies. It was my secret weapon to help keep me on my Healthy Choices plan. I knew no matter what else tempted me I could find comfort in that dish. Today as a fridge full of leftovers called to me…the first thing I did was make this soup.
Continue reading »12 Sunday Oct 2014
Posted in breads, breakfast & brunch, love to cook
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eggs, flour, goat cheese, lemon zest, rosemary, sour cream, spinach, thyme
Let me tell you about Spinach & Goat Cheese Quick Bread. Sautéed spinach and goat cheese are the signature ingredients yet there’s so much more happening here. Fresh rosemary and thyme, cracked black pepper, garlic and lemon zest are swirled throughout this moist and tender bread.
Continue reading »12 Sunday Oct 2014
Posted in breads, breakfast & brunch, love to cook
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eggs, flour, lemon zest, parmesan cheese, rosemary, sour cream, thyme
This month’s issue of Food Network Magazine is all about Quick Breads. Fifty to be exact. I had to throw my hat in the ring and have a go at it. So I made two of them. Two savory breads with fresh herbs and cheeses and aromatics. My kitchen was a swirling aroma happy place.
Continue reading »25 Friday Jul 2014
Posted in appetizers, love to cook
Once we perfected the Flatbread Crackers, the natural progression was to make Homemade Flatbread Pizza. Talk about the perfect Friday night, everyone top their own, grab a beer and get happy food.
Continue reading »23 Sunday Feb 2014
Herb Infused Polenta {with Poached Eggs}.
Not exactly what I had in mind as I entered the kitchen this morning. However sitting here just minutes after enjoying it for Sunday brunch I’m in love with the flavors lingering on my tongue. They’re familiar and comfortable. Equally as exciting to the taste buds is their aroma. They are fresh herbs.
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