06 Friday Aug 2021
Posted in chicken & turkey, love to cook
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artichoke hearts, butter, chicken, chicken broth, eggs, flour, lemon, white wine
His words were, “This is THE Best Chicken Francese with Artichoke Hearts I’ve ever had!!”
That was good enough for me…
…so I made it for him again the next night.
25 Friday Jun 2021
Posted in beverages, cocktails & coffees, love to cook
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cherries, lemons, lemony thyme, peaches, simple syrup, strawberries, vodka, white wine
Refreshing Summer Thyme Sangria will ease you right into the weekend.
I mean shoes off, feet up, summer breeze blowing in your hair. Are you with me? This light and fruity sipper is gentle enough for brunch. It’s perfect to share with friends. Pretty enough for the front porch yet begs for the backyard!
Use your favorite fruits of the season with a bottle of nice crispy white wine. Adding a few other flavor enhancers like vodka, simple syrup, and a sprig or two of lemony thyme (or your favorite fresh herb) add complexity.
02 Saturday Jan 2016
Posted in appetizers, love to cook, vegetarian
I was walking with a friend last week and out of the blue… ‘stuffed artichokes’ to which I emphatically replied ‘yes’ love them. Then I couldn’t get them off my mind. Are you an artichoke fan? Steamed, then pull their lushes pedals off one by one and dunk them in butter or better yet a mayo/mustard dip?? Are you with me?
Continue reading »19 Thursday Nov 2015
Posted in love to cook, pasta, seafood
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butter, clam juice, garlic, linguine, littleneck clams, parsley, white wine
Linguini with White Clam Sauce. Sometimes simple is simply the best. In the time it takes to cook the pasta, you can prepare the heavenly garlic butter white wine clam sauce.
Continue reading »27 Monday Oct 2014
Besides how delicious this Chicken Piccata recipe is, it also comes together quickly from ingredients likely already in your fridge/pantry. That qualifies this as a great week night meal.
Continue reading »27 Tuesday May 2014
Posted in love to cook, side dishes, vegetarian
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arborio rice, butter, chicken broth, cream, garlic, onion, parmesan cheese, white wine
Once you learn how to make a Basic Risotto you’ll have a blank canvas for flavor possibilities. The main ingredient in risotto is a cup of patience and 30 minutes of your undivided attention. Trust me it’s worth every ounce.
Continue reading »04 Thursday Jul 2013
Posted in cocktails & coffees, love to cook
Summer Thyme Sangria {with Watermelon & Rosemary}
We recently attended a “Stock the Bar” Wedding Shower for the daughter of our good friends. One of the libations being served was a beautiful batch of Sangria, loaded with fresh berries and fruits. I eat (in this case drink) with my eyes first and that Sangria called me, by name.
Continue reading »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 »13 Saturday Apr 2013
Posted in appetizers, love to cook, seafood
Deconstructed Shrimp & Grits ~ One small bite at a time.
I’m not sure where to begin with this one. I was fumbling around the kitchen one Saturday afternoon, clearly making no headway on dinner. An ensuing melt-down in the making (doesn’t happen often but apparently there are precursors). To head it off, I was given a challenge. “Forget dinner. You have one hour to create an appetizer, something you’ve never made before. Then we’ll decide about dinner.”
Continue reading »01 Friday Mar 2013
Posted in beef, pork, lamb, love to cook
If you’ve been following Lemony Thyme for a bit, you’ve probably picked up on our love for slow braising meats. So much so, I added the category B is for Braising to our recipe roster. Whether it be a Beef Pot Roast, Pork Chops, Beef Shanks, Chicken in a Pot, or this gorgeous Boston Butt Pork Roast, braising takes any cut of meat and turns it into tender love.
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