29 Sunday Dec 2013
28 Thursday Nov 2013
Posted in chicken, healthy choices, love to cook, soups, stews, chili, turkey
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carrots, celery, egg noodles, onion, sweet potato, thyme, turkey
Turkey Noodle Soup {with Thyme Roasted Veggies}.
Okay, we’re in this together. We’ve all got a partially carved turkey, wrapped in a wad of foil, taking up way too much space in the Frigidaire. Let’s break it down. I know, it seems like work to pick the bones of the good meat, trash the fatty stuff, and cram a carcass into a big stock pot. But let’s do this. Continue reading »
5,688 total views, 2 views today
09 Wednesday Oct 2013
Posted in casseroles & comfort food, gluten free, love to cook, low-carb, side dishes, vegetarian
Roasted Cauliflower & Mushroom Casserole is a wonderful rustic side dish or vegetarian meal. Roasting the cauliflower imparts a slightly sweet nutty flavor. Continue reading »
101,600 total views, 21 views today
29 Thursday Aug 2013
Posted in appetizers, love to cook, seafood
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crabmeat, cream cheese, mushrooms, parmesan cheese, parsley, thyme
Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
For our last several family gatherings we’ve decided our dinner menu would be a vast array of appetizers. We all, kids through Grammy and Granddaddy, love finger foods and this way no one is a slave to the kitchen. As each family comes through the door the assortment grows and a new round of grazing ensues. It’s fabulous. Continue reading »
39,875 total views, 1 views today
10 Monday Jun 2013
Posted in appetizers, herbs, oils & spices, love to cook
I’m not sure when Boursin Spread became so popular, but as a child I can remember it being served with crackers and other nibbles in the 5 o’clock hour. What I don’t recall was if my mom made it herself or bought it. Flash forward 20 years and I’m certain my sister made it from scratch. She has always been creative and confident in the kitchen. I believe a bit of that has worn off on me. Continue reading »
6,724 total views, 4 views today
20 Monday May 2013
Posted in healthy choices, love to cook, soups, stews, chili, tips & techniques
Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup.
I recently saw a fb post from a well known blogger that asked followers if they used canned goods in their cooking. She received hundreds of comments that ranged from “NEVER” with a long list of the reasons why not to, to “My husband and I both work. Coming home to a crock-pot meal (that calls for cream of…) allows me time to play with my daughter before bed.” Continue reading »
17,519 total views, 1 views today
19 Sunday May 2013
Posted in B is for Braising, beef, pork, lamb, love to cook, soups, stews, chili
It’s really hard to top a nice big bowl of Classic Beef Stew. Slow braised pieces of beef and root vegetables, cooked in a rich beef broth until tender. Served in big bowls with crusty bread.
I’m not sure there’s much more to say about that. I’ll let the pictures speak to you. Take your time, I’m in no hurry. When you’re ready, our recipe method is below. Continue reading »
7,238 total views, 3 views today
25 Monday Feb 2013
Posted in love to cook, side dishes, vegetarian
I am a huge fan of couscous and an even bigger fan of changing it up each time we make it. For Mushroom, Spinach & Herb Couscous, I add diced fresh mushrooms, and sliced scallions to the cooking water, along with a tablespoon of olive oil, a teaspoon of fine chopped fresh lemony thyme, and about a 1/2 teaspoon of Mrs. Dash Garlic & Herb seasoning. Continue reading »
18,619 total views, 3 views today
11 Friday Jan 2013
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I am completely serious when I say that I might love leftovers more than the original serving. I realize there are some exceptions, but for the most part I’m a leftovers kind of girl.
I was recently treated to a Prime Rib dinner that WAY surpassed how I remembered this classic roast, so melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Two days later we found ourselves buried in Christmas leftovers. I sent a text message home…”how about Vegetable Beef Soup for dinner?” He trumped that…”how about Beef Stroganoff.” Continue reading »
220,914 total views, 92 views today
18 Tuesday Dec 2012
Posted in breads, gluten free, healthy choices, love to cook, soups, stews, chili, vegetarian
Yesterday we, like many other bloggers, observed a moment of silence from what we love to do…..which is talk about food (or crafts, or sewing, or our other various passions). After a weekend of media overload about an unimaginable tragedy, a little less was much more. So while we stepped away from our computers to quietly talk about the how could’s and the why’s, we made a simple comfort food dinner. Roasted Tomato Soup with White Cheddar Cheese Cookies. Continue reading »
4,377 total views, 3 views today
