It’s a comfort food match made in heaven! Lasagna AND soup – all in one!YASSSSSSSS!!! At this point, as it’s STILL too wintery for me (yes, it can still snow in May in Colorado), the only positive thing about cold temperatures is the opportunity to blog comfort food and soups: delicious Lasagna Soup! – who…
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Cranberries are inherently tart and a touch sour. As humans, we are born and bred to be slightly cautious around flavors lacking sweet. Thus, cranberries are typically slathered with saccharine in order to suit the typical “American” palate. BUT, with the addition of kicky ginger and spicy jalapeño, this cranberry salsa recipe delivers so much…
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It’s that simple.Fresh salsa. Beef. Cornbread.Simply. Salubrious. Satisfying.That’s all we need.AND, more Ted Lasso. Does anyone know when we will be gifted Season 3? I need more Ted in my life. More smiles – more laughter – more feel good.Come back to me Ted, Rebecca, Roy, Keeley, Coach Beard, and even Jamie Tartt. I miss…
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So rich, so creamy, and so delicious– and it is all plant-based!Using farro, rather than rice, creates a texture similar to risotto for this recipe. Yet, the farro creates more of a nutty feeling, in addition to the natural creaminess. And, cooking with wine (as you know) offers a richer, more profound profile than just…
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Other than chicken noodle soup, isn’t the perfect grilled cheese the absolute comfort food?I think so. And, with a magical cup of tomato basil soup (or even just Campbell’s), there’s just something about grilled or toasted bread, sandwiching melted cheese that make my heart zing.So many fond memories – the reminiscence and the food fare…
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Craving some refreshing “Aloha” in your life?When it comes to Hawaii and food, one cannot imagine a true, home-good meal without a touch of SPAM, macaroni salad, and a side of fresh pineapple (even though pineapple is NOT native to Hawaii and is really not grown much on the islands anymore – different story).Typically, I’m…
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Shepherd’s Pie, Cottage Pie, Cumberland pie, Shepherdless pie, or Hachis Parmentier is a dish of cooked minced meat topped with mashed potato. Its defining ingredients are red meat, onions, gravy or sauce, a topping of mashed potato. Common variants include adding vegetables to the filling and topping the dish with cheese. In early cookery books,…
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A childhood favorite, but rarity in our house, this Frito Taco Salad has all the elements of goodness: seasoned taco meat (of course), guacamole, sour cream, salsa, a few olives, lettuce, lots of cheese, and crunch Frito corn chips! Pretend it’s Taco Tuesday and treat yourself! Frito Taco Salad 1 lb. ground pork3 Tbs. taco…
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Originally created as a tasty way to use up leftover vegetables and to stretch meat further during lean times, meatloaf has become the ultimate comfort food in America. The classic version blends ground beef, pork, and sometimes veal, often with sautéed onion and other mirepoix veggies, and a cracker or breadcrumb binder.THIS meatloaf recipe, however,…
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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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