Sesame Seared Tuna & Coconut Basil Rice

Is there anything better than a seared tuna steak? Well, yes. But, you do understand that a properly seared piece of ahi is nothing less than heaven on earth. Especially when paired with creamy coconut rice and basil ~ and the flavors and aroma of sesame.

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French Lentil, Sausage, Kale, & Mushroom Mélange

mé·lange māˈlänj/ mixture; medley a mixture often of incongruous elements from French mélange, from mêler ‘to mix.’ Mélange got mixed into the melting pot of English back in the 1600s. It derives from the Middle French verb mesler, which means “to mix.” “Mélange” is actually one of several French contributions to the English body of words for miscellaneous mixtures. “Pastiche” (meaning “a composition…

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Turmeric Coriander Squash Créme

As with every year, I am desperate to hold on to any last vestige of summer…particularly the bounty of delicious produce and the warm sunshine. I’m NO fan of winter. In fact, the only thing that really excites me about the chill in the air is the delicious soft sweetness of winter squash and sweet…

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Lemon Oregano Brazil Nut Crumble

It’s a pesto. It’s a spread. It’s a sauce. It’s a butter. It’s an accoutrement. It’s a crumble. It’s akin to the tantalizing texture topping a summer berry cobbler or crisp, only savory. It’s pretty much everything all in one…and it’s delicious… Can anyone else name a well known seed that’s been masquerading as a…

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Lemon Spinach Carbonara

Pasta alla carbonara. Luscious and wonderfully indulgent, this simple little treat is literally whisked together at the flick of the wrist. And, the ingredients are simple too—just pasta, eggs, Parmesan, a little olive oil, salt and pepper. A silky sauce is created when the beaten eggs are tossed with the hot pasta and a little fat. Originating…

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Mighty Meat Lasagna – Recipe Revisit

It’s been a while since I’ve whipped up a batch of my magnificent Mighty Meat Lasagna – oh, and my Tantalizing Tomato Sauce too. The smell of lasagna fills the olfactory senses with such delight – you know what I mean? No matter who you are, it just smells good and it feels good… Lasagna…

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Mediterranean Polenta Cubes

Not only do we have plenty of polenta in our house, but at times we go through a plethora of artichoke entrées. Artichoke hearts, that is. I really like the pickled tang and texture of the little choke hearts. And please forgive me, as I realize we are way beyond 1990, but I do quite…

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Peanut Butter Chicken Tacos

It’s kind of a long story as to how the notion of Peanut Butter Chicken Tacos arose. I’ll just say it happens to be another one of “those” sayings pouring out of my hilarious hubby’s mouth from time to time. Little did he know, the last time he spilled the saucy syllables over his lips,…

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