Creamy Balsamic Herbed Cremini Chicken

While the complex flavors of creamy balsamic Italian herb sauce over roasted chicken, butternut squash, and Cremini mushrooms prevail, this one-pot recipe is actually fast and simple. And, it’s so delicious. The aromas of Italian herbs will mesmerize your senses, as well as will the soft and sweet butternut squash and aromatic mushrooms, paired with…

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Sweet Butternut Kale & Spicy Chicken

He said to me, as he took his first bite, “What the holy hell fire did you put in this?!” Um, I’m not really sure how to take that – I think I’ll proceed in my dreamland to believe that he enjoyed the spice. Or, perhaps when publishing the recipe, I’ll back off the heat…

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Butternut Chicken Salad

I am fortunate enough to have an amazing group of friends, family, and acquaintances who inspire me and challenge me with food ideas and inspirations in the kitchen on a somewhat regular basis. I love the encouragement and adore the motivation. This time, a dear friend posted some photos of her “famous” chicken salad on…

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Stuffed Kabocha Squash

One of our favorite restaurants in town serves an oven roasted Kabocha squash with shaved Parmesan and peppered pepitas. It’s phenomenal. And, Kabocha squash isn’t that easy to find in our neck of the woods. I was first introduced to this magical wonder years ago while living in Portland. I had every angle of fresh…

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California Chicken

As the winter weather continues ~ and the cold air chills my bones ~ I find myself longing for the warmth of the southern California sunshine. (And don’t get me wrong, Wine Country always beckons…always). Scents of citrus, creamy avocados, and bright green produce serve to warm my heart and spirit, if not my physicality….

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Cilantro Lime Meatballs with Fresh Guac

In my experience, most meatball recipes tend to exhibit either an Italian or Mediterranean flair. Great!  I’m all for it.  I love both cuisines. However, sometimes you crave something a little bit different.  And for me, it’s not just sometimes that avocados and cilantro are calling my name.  Thus, rather than ignore the beckoning of…

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Roasted Butternut Almond-Chee

I do cherish good kimchee – Kimchee that’s not too sour and that does not overwhelm with garlic. Winter squash is a favorite – when the fall crop rolls around and the varieties abound, overflowing from the market bins, my stomach flutters just a little.  What a treat. AND, almond butter.  Oh, almond butter.  It’s…

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