Cilantro with lime is a flavor combination that can never go wrong!Honestly, the fresh aromas of herbs and citrus (any amalgamation – not just cilantro and lime – think basil, rosemary, dill AND orange, lemon, and grapefruit). WOWZA!Now, add in a touch of creaminess for a sauce served over chicken and rice, and you’ve got…
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Most people crave comfort foods in the way of pasta, mashed potatoes, casseroles, and often sweets.For me, my comfort is WARMTH in food. I crave veggies and some protein.I also have an affinity for chicken sausage. I’m not sure what it is about the product, but I just like it. And that’s that.Thus, after a…
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I have so many fond memories of my dearest Grandma Rose. She passed away in early 2020 and when we were finally able to convene (amidst COVID restrictions) for a family memorial service, I spoke, reading a list of all my favorite visual and verbal memories of this incredible lady. – Her homemade salmon patties…
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Spanakopita is a Greek savory spinach pie. It often also contains cheese, typically feta, and may then be called spanakotiropita, especially in northern Greece. In southern Greece, the term spanakopita is also common for the versions with cheese. How about a SUPER DUPER simple recipe for a Spanakopita Greek Pie (in the form of a…
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We all know that mushrooms are the epitome of umami: savoriness one of the five basic tastes. Think, yummy, salty, satisfying, meaty! YUM. THE BEST! 😋 “Add some extra “MMM” to your favorite bowls, wraps, and sliders with these hearty mushroom bites.” That’s right. Big Mountain Foods hits the nail on the head for ALL of…
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Fudge sauce lasts forever. Well, maybe not forever. But, I’ve had this Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge Sauce in my fridge since Christmas. Being that I bake all of our desserts from scratch, we haven’t really needed to use the sauce over ice cream as of late. By the spoonful, it’s fantastic. But, I wanted to…
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I remember growing up, a “social treat” was Dip-Idy Dill “dip.” Creamy, delicious, perfect for ANYTHING.Mom never really “cheated” in the kitchen, but this spice mix made everything easier and better.Now that I’ve reclaimed my love for dill weed, I am able to skip the packaging (sorry Dip-Idy Dill) and recreate my own version of…
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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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While I “trained” myself years and years ago to like olives, there are still only a few varieties that actually suit my palette. Castlevetrano olives will always have my heart, and so will the chocolatey, dried goodness of proper Botija olives.When mixed with the fresh and natural sweetness of Red Pepper Relish, served over rice,…
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As amazing as this sounds without this little extra detail, I was actually able to find a block of cheddar rolled and rubbed in fresh herbs and dried flowers. This cheese is and was heavenly. In fact, I believe I’ll remember it’s physical beauty forever and ever, it’s aromatic attraction, as well as it’s savory…
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