One Flew Over The Red Quinoa Veggie Bowl
Quinoa is a Mediterranean ingredient staple, yet some people aren’t that familiar with red quinoa. Some info from Nuts.com: “Red quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) was once called …
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You Had Me At Balsamic… Chicken & Vegetables
In the past 20 years or so my love for balsamic vinegar has grown exponentially. It seems the more I learn about this aromatic, thick luscious vinegar, …
Soups Best Friend? Salad – Greek Salad With Chickpeas
Soups are a great comfort food in the winter time when the weather is cold and salads are a great accompaniment to soups. Just think of …
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Is Bisque Just Another Soup? Not This Sweet Potato Bourbon Version!
Is a bisque just a loose interpretation of soup described with a fancy name? Is it a cousin to traditional soups or a chowder from another …
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Swap A Soup For Supper – Italian Turkey Bean Spinach Soup
It doesn’t have to be a major holiday to cook a turkey in our house. Although I must admit I prefer a whole turkey breast by …
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Thick And Chunky Potato Soup
A cold winter day deserves a hot stick-to-the-ribs soup to warm you up. Add a few more vegetables for extra nutritional value and we’ve got a …
Sweet Baby Peppers – Stuffed With Cream Cheese & Walnuts
I was thinking the other day how did baby bell peppers (or mini sweet peppers as they are known by some) become popular in today’s cuisine? …
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Stuff That Mushroom
Stuffed mushrooms used to be the go-to appetizer at one time. This fungi delicacy has been around since the late 19th century or early 20th century, depending on the …
The Bean Identity – Fava Bean Puree
The food of Italy never disappoints this Italian, especially when visiting the southern regions where my family roots can be found. After a day of …
Roasted Butternut Squash With Ricotta Gnocchi
Butternut squash is a fall/winter staple in our home. It pairs nicely with about any meat, chicken or fish dish. One year our vegetable garden went …
Say Cheese! Scalloped Potatoes
A potato side-dish complements almost any meat, chicken, or fish meal. This simple version of cheesy scalloped potatoes are not only great for a “big …
Chop’in Broccoli, Chop’in Brocco-la, Chop’in Brocco-laaa Soup
Are you familiar with the song that Dana Carvey sang called “The Lady I Know?” For some reason that song was rolling around in my head …
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