I’ve been wanting to create this dish for years – YEARS! In fact, I check, and it’s been in my blogging queue since 2013.Seriously, I’m not sure why I waited so long – considering the deliciousness and joy this meal brought me and my favorite humans.The salmon was for home – the tofu was for…
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A quick, weeknight recipe?An easy entertaining recipe?A hearty side dish?A full meal?Salty and savory and really, to-die-for?Salami and Brussels sprouts lovers, I’ve got you covered?Even if you don’t love my favorite little cabbage heads (magical Brussels sprouts), you and everyone else will adore this recipe! Salami Roasted Brussels Sprouts Salami Roasted Brussels Sprouts 1 lb….
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How about something super special, but entirely different as a meal in the new year?Have you tried purple sweet potatoes (aka “Hawaiian Sweet Potatoes)? SWOON. They are SO delicious.So, traditional “yams” are sweet potatoes are definitely one of my favorite things. My taste buds and my tummy adore these garnet gems.Then, there are white sweet…
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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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It’s a snap to make.Brian told me to say that.I’m actually not quite sure what to say in regards to this recipe other than it’s extremely enticing, extraordinarily delicious, and truly a “snap” to make.Pick up your snap peas and chile pepper at the store, along with your creamy and decadent Ricotta Salata, and some…
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He said to me, as he took his first bite, “What the holy hell fire did you put in this?!” Um, I’m not really sure how to take that – I think I’ll proceed in my dreamland to believe that he enjoyed the spice. Or, perhaps when publishing the recipe, I’ll back off the heat…
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“Ashley, can I bring you anything? I’m brining you eggs.” Valerie, my bestie, spoils me so – In this time of COVID-19, I’ve been quarantined and restricted, not to leave the house, especially to travel to the grocery store. This has been hard for me. Really hard.I love browsing through the market on a daily…
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Just like everyone else in the world, when prepping for a trip, I like to use what I have in the fridge – and not let anything go to waste. Well, maybe I’m not like everyone else in the world. But I’m terrified of disposing of any food item that could have otherwise been used…
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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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**Disclaimer… I’m highly embarrassed in regards to these photos. I’ve been stockpiling posts…and this one has been in the hopper for some time. Late at night…iPhone = no bueno. I promise it was gooooooood. It’s a bowl. It’s a little squash. It’s kind of like a “pot,” and it’s filled with chicken…
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