Whether you technically roast, slow cook, bake, or boil and then PULL your chicken breast, and then whether you bake or sauté your perfectly ripened fall pears, both items pair magnificently well with the star of the show: Bacon Jam!For several years, back around 2010-2015, bacon was all the rage. Bacon “this.” Bacon “that.” If…
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Years ago, I made a simple meal that both of us absolutely adored.HOWEVER, I made it late at night – no lighting for photographs – and by the time we decided it should be blogged, the bowls were completely empty. LICKED clean! Recently the “Big B” requested this dish again.Of course, I wanted to oblige….
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Super easy and incredibly flavorful? That’s what I want in a dinner!!Tangy and somewhat sweet, with incredible aromatics, you can bake this Apricot Artichoke Chicken with Tarragon & Feta in no time at all! I’m a sucker for apricot preserves – I remember slathering Bonne Maman Apricot Preserves over toast (with LOTS of peanut butter),…
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Cosmopolitan indicates international sensations, inclusive of people, parts, and places from all over the world.It’s sexy. It’s sleek. It’s “woke,” and it’s delicious when used in a format of an amalgamation of flavors from all the nooks and crannies of the earth. These Cosmopolitan Chicken Chili Chapatis encompass the Mexican fajita chili seasonings of South…
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Rather than feeling at a loss for ideas of what to cook as the busy holiday week approaches – and with a schedule full of parties, events, and to-do lists, take this SUPER easy recipe for Spicy Orange Chicken Stir Fry, mix with Jasmine rice, and feed yourself and your family a wholesome, nutritious meal,…
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Italian herbs – the aroma fills the kitchen, ignites the senses, sparks the fire of desire, and eventually satisfies all our salubratory cravings! Garlic, onion, parsley, thyme, basil, sea salt and pepper – olive oil, red bell pepper, spinach, feta, and chicken. Oh, it’s all there. And, it’s wonderful. Herbed Chicken Patties with Roasted Red…
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Father’s Day is just around the corner – so, what are you going to grill?I ask “grill,” rather than just “prepare,” because that’s what all dads love, right? – They love to throw something on the barbie, soak up the outdoors, and chill.Whether you throw Dad the apron for this recipe, or marinate and BBQ…
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Not everyone knows the term, “sumac,” or that it’s both a lovely tree-shrub looking plant AND that it’s an amazingly aromatic spice used for cooking! Sumac is any one of about 35 species of flowering plants in the genus Rhus and related genera, in the family Anacardiaceae. It grows in subtropical and temperate regions throughout…
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The Mediterranean diet is a diet inspired by the eating habits of Spain, Italy, and Greece in the 1960s and is said to be one of the healthiest ways of eating on earth. Loaded with lots of veggies and plenty of healthy fat, following the Mediterranean way of eating nourishes the body and the soul – after…
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While “healthy” recipes and meals are definitely important, flavor is the primary factor in my heart and soul.That said, my idea of flavor also almost always involves what the typical population would label as “healthy.”I’m simply a CLEAN EATER.Veggie heavy, good fat friendly, and lean proteins are my mojo.Oh, and lemon – I LOVE lemon….
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