Maybe it’s because I was lazy (or am). Maybe it’s because I really like the rustic feeling and look of root veggies.Maybe it’s because of some other reason – I don’t know.Regardless of the lack of effort of beautifying, chopping, and “airbrushing,” these Rustic Roasted Root Vegetables taste amazing. I adore roasted veggies. I mean…
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October is synonymous with roasted vegetable season. After months of only craving salads, these days are for tender, caramelized vegetables. This recipe is as classic as it gets — and with so much room for adaptations. Use any fall-winter veggies you like. Add any and every seasoning you like. And, although “roasted” technically means, “cooked…
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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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Technically the holidays are over, but we like to celebrate life each and every day in our house.There’s no reason to save the china, the crystal, the rare scotch, whisky, and wine for “special” occasions. Every day is a day worth celebrating.We are alive and kicking, we are breathing, we have a roof over our…
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“What is served with your King Salmon?”“It’s King Salmon.”“Okay. Thank you. What is served with your King Salmon tonight?”“It’s King Salmon,” in a very snarky tone.“Thank you. What is served with your King Salmon.”“Pff. It’s KING SALMON. That’s what it is. You don’t mess with King Salmon.” Well, okay then. “I’ll take the King Salmon,…
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I waited all winter long to find fresh figs at the market. All winter. I thought for sure I’d find them around Christmas time or even New Year’s. Nope. Oh, Colorado… Needless to say, waiting all winter for fresh figs meant waiting months on end to create this mixture of amazingness over which I’d been…
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Brussels sprouts are truly one of our favorite things to eat at home. Despite the stinky waves wafting through the entire house, the little green cabbage heads consistently make our mouths water when cooked just right. That said, the fact that we have not been partaking as often as we used to simply baffles me….
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My friend Lois claims having these tomatoes on hand is like having money in the bank. I use them when sundried tomatoes are called for but these are much juicier and luscious. Pieces of ripe summer tomato are slow roasted with olive oil until their edges have a lacy golden crust and the tomatoes taste…
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Yes, I’ve said it before. Pesto really is the BESTO! Pesto can be anything at all, which is why it’s so incredibly THE BEST. There’s really no rule that states the savory smear needs to be the basic basil, pine nut and parmesan deal. …..there’s no rule that states garlic and olive oil must be…
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Wow. That’s a mouthful. It’s a mouthful to say – but when your mouth is full, you won’t be sorry. This is a story of Beauty and the Beast. ~ The Beauty is the romantic Romanesco. Searching high and low, I finally got my hands on this spiraly, bright green gem. I’ve been coveting it…
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