Creamy Cashew Lemon Curd Cheesecake
Oct 6
Sun-Dried Tomato & Beef Basil Toast
I truly believe this to be a fantastic combination of flavor – despite the fact that sun-dried tomatoes are still “so ’90s.” That’s okay, we’ll enjoy them here anyway – Sun-Dried Tomato & Beef Basil Toast. Sun-dried Tomato & Beef Basil Toast 1 lb. lean ground beef1 small shallot, minced8 oz. oil packed sun-dried tomatoes,…
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Oct 5
Sesame Soy Pickled Quail Eggs
Right around Mother’s Day this year, my sister and brother-in-law decided to begin raising a “flock” of baby quail. The reasoning behind this decision is still a mystery to us all, but the rearing began.On Father’s Day, we visited the “coop.” The quail are lovely, I suppose, if you are a bird lover.And, just recently…
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Oct 2
Lemon Rosé Pasta
As rosé season comes to a close (well, in MY mind it’s always rosé wine season, #roséallday), it’s time to garner strength, leap into the breach, and cook a little with the cherished nectar. Today, we have Lemon Rosé Pasta: homemade linguine noodles cooked in rosé wine (you may have to double the recipe –…
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Oct 1
Extra Banana Chocolate Chunk Bread
‘Extra‘ means trying too hard, over the top, excessive, maybe a little dramatic. Doing more than what the situation calls for. Often a little inappropriate. Like, if someone’s laughing really hard at all your jokes, and it’s unnatural and too much, your jokes aren’t that funny, you might say, ‘He’s so extra‘. While this marvelously delicious…
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Sep 30
Cinnamon Cashew White Chocolate Pudding Cookies
Cinnamon cashew butter, you say? With a hint of vanilla?Then, rich, white chocolate pudding?All baked into a cookie?(This truly should be read in the voice of Shel Silverstein).Scratchy, yet so animated. Yes. The answer is yes! I can’t express to you the enigmatic delight that transformed in my kitchen and house as the fragrance and…
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Sep 29
Cranberry Balsamic Teriyaki Veggies (& Chicken)
Most recipes and meals made with teriyaki sauce are entirely too sweet for my palate – sickly sweet.While I so enjoy the umami – rich goodness of tamari or shoyu, when over sweetened and thickened, I am simply offended.Thus, I created my own little gem of a veggie teriyaki dish, sweetened with dried cranberries and…
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Sep 28
Italian Olive Vodka Pasta
While some may disagree with the idea of this recipe being “easy” to make, it really is. It’s quite brainless. And, that’s what I was going for – nothing to think about – only something to savor, enjoy, and comfort my soul.It was a long week last week.I need this today.You need this today too:…
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Sep 25
Mediterranean Eggplant & Lamb
After the summer, and so many days of baking COVID cookies, I sort of felt like I was in a creative kitchen desert. I didn’t feel like I had any new ideas. I had no motivation. And, I was just plain tired.And then, just like most of my motivational and inspirational experiences, the idea flashed…
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Sep 24
Creamy Antelope Taco Salad
Tacos at home have never been so simple, easy, or delicious! Really, these creamy, gluten-free, grain-free, Keto-friendly mounds of spicy delight will curb all your cravings! – And, you can use any type of ground meat you like! The secret is in the sauce – the taco “sauce” spice blend:Creamy Antelope Taco Salad Creamy Antelope…
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Sep 23
Purple Sweet Potato Shingles with Peach Macadamia Butter (& Chicken)
Purple Sweet Potato Shingles with Peach Macadamia Butter & Chicken 4 Tbs. butter (or vegan butter or coconut oil)4 bone-in, skin on, chicken thighs (omit for vegan)sea salt and pepper1 large purple sweet potato, cleaned and thinly sliced1 large peach, finely chopped1/2 cup macadamia nuts, chopped2 tsp. Champagne vinegar or Golden Balsamic Vinegar In a…
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