23 Tuesday Jun 2015
Posted in healthy choices, Italian, love to cook, salads, seafood
I scored these gorgeous tomatoes at the market this week, aren’t the colors amazing! Each year when tomato season hits, we run down the list of our favorite tomato recipes. Almost in unison, I heard Caprese Salad and Bread Salad. Just think what gorgeous children those two classics will make. That’s when the Caprese Panzanella love child was born. Continue reading »
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05 Friday Jun 2015
Posted in B is for Braising, healthy choices, love to cook, seafood, Weight Watchers
Came through the door last Friday evening (mind you…my most favorite evening to transition from work…to my garage…to the kitchen…is Friday). You know the feeling. What a Feeling!! Flash-Dance mode. Sorry. Not sorry.
So I’ve made us a Lightened Up Shrimp & Grits. Continue reading »
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24 Sunday May 2015
Posted in beef, pork, lamb, gluten free, Italian, love to cook, lunch bowls, pasta, salads
By the summer of sixth grade I was old enough to head off on my bicycle in the morning, with one stipulation, be home before dark. Most days for lunch I split an Italian Grinder with my BFF before heading to the lake. This Chopped Italian Submarine Salad has all those familiar wonderful flavors. Continue reading »
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23 Monday Feb 2015
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basil pesto, carrot, celery, chicken broth, garlic, onion, tomatoes
All my favorite soups begin the same way….with a classic Mirepoix (onion, carrot and celery). For our Cream of Tomato Soup, the mirepoix is primarily a flavor enhancer. In the end it’s pureed, but I couldn’t help but leave some texture in our creamy bowl of comfort. Continue reading »
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11 Wednesday Feb 2015
Posted in healthy choices, love to cook, salads, vegetarian
Avocado, Cilantro & Lime Farro Salad {with Fresh Veggies}.
I must admit I’ve become a bit smitten with Farro. I was studying the bulk bins at my local Whole Foods Market looking for something different. I was charged up to discover that Farro is packed with goodness. Continue reading »
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19 Monday Jan 2015
Posted in B is for Braising, chicken, Italian, love to cook
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chicken broth, chicken thighs, garlic, onion, oregano, peppers, red wine, smoked paprika, tomatoes
I’ve been itching to make Chicken Cacciatore but sadly one key ingredient stood in the way. Green bell peppers and I just can’t seem to get along. Same goes for cucumbers. Two ingredients you’ll rarely see included in a recipe on Lemony Thyme. However, an Eat Out of the Fridge/Pantry produce drawer discovery changed everything. Continue reading »
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20 Thursday Nov 2014
Who would’ve thought that eating a loaded hot dog could fall into a Healthy Choices category? I’m here to tell you that the Chicago Style Hot Dog with it’s nine layers of flavor can easily weigh in at less than 250 calories (only 5 WW Pts+). Continue reading »
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28 Tuesday Oct 2014
Posted in healthy choices, Italian, love to cook, turkey
Easy week night meals that are packed with fresh flavorful ingredients.
That was my mission. Italian Sausage Stuffed Zucchini boats not only made a great dinner, but they reheated beautifully for lunch the next day. Continue reading »
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12 Friday Sep 2014
Posted in Italian, love to cook, pasta, sauces
I have been on a Marinara Sauce kick these past couple of weeks. I call it a kick because I’m still a bit shocked that we are becoming quite the homesteaders. Well no we didn’t grow these tomatoes, but we did roast them, turn them into sauce and freeze them for the winter. That’s a long way from opening up a jar of our favorite sauce. Continue reading »
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07 Thursday Aug 2014
Posted in appetizers, cooking for two, love to cook
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bread, cream, emmentaler cheese, flour, gruyere cheese, oregano, tomatoes
My first experience with fondue was in the mid to late 70s while visiting New York City. Mom took us to a trendy new restaurant called The Melting Pot. Fondue was the hottest craze to hit the restaurant scene. We gleefully dipped breads, meats, and seafood into broths and cheeses. As a kid this might have been the coolest dining experience in my entire 12 year life. Continue reading »
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