Cilantro with lime is a flavor combination that can never go wrong!Honestly, the fresh aromas of herbs and citrus (any amalgamation – not just cilantro and lime – think basil, rosemary, dill AND orange, lemon, and grapefruit). WOWZA!Now, add in a touch of creaminess for a sauce served over chicken and rice, and you’ve got…
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Still stuck in my one bad day – by the way, after venting to my friend, I committed to hear to NEVER take the same attitude again – it just felt so icky to feel so icky and negative. She told me that it’s okay to feel…I don’t often allow myself to feel those bad…
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Super easy and incredibly flavorful? That’s what I want in a dinner!!Tangy and somewhat sweet, with incredible aromatics, you can bake this Apricot Artichoke Chicken with Tarragon & Feta in no time at all! I’m a sucker for apricot preserves – I remember slathering Bonne Maman Apricot Preserves over toast (with LOTS of peanut butter),…
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Orange-balsamic. What a great flavor combo. THEN, add beets and dill, withe chicken breasts and rice and you’ve got a meal! It’s like a sweet orange glaze – but less “sticky.”Beautiful in color, aroma, and flavor – enjoy: Orange Balsamic Dill Chicken & Beets. Orange Balsamic Dill Chicken & Beets 2 Tbs. olive oil1 large…
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While “healthy” recipes and meals are definitely important, flavor is the primary factor in my heart and soul.That said, my idea of flavor also almost always involves what the typical population would label as “healthy.”I’m simply a CLEAN EATER.Veggie heavy, good fat friendly, and lean proteins are my mojo.Oh, and lemon – I LOVE lemon….
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Spring is in the air and it’s time to celebrate with great friends and fine food. What’s on your menu?
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The moment I encountered the eponym for this enticingly creative concoction, I giggled, but also became quite determined to put my own spin on this european tradition. After all, I am in love with everything French and apparently this silly little soup originated in France. Cock-a-leekie soup is a Scottish soup dish of leeks and chicken stock, often thickened with rice,…
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I’ve really been on a cilantro kick as of late. Sure, I’ve always adored the somewhat sassy herb. But, perhaps it’s my itch for some warm weather that’s drawing me closer to the fresh fragrance and peppery pizzazz of the bright green. I seem to be using it in everything! Oh, and with some zingy…
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I certainly prefer to be humble – BUT, this is pretty darn amazing! It’s awesome, in fact! I created this, in part, for a competition. The formal consensus has not yet arrived, but I truly believe it’s a winner! Sweet tart fruit, intoxicating basil, the caramel quality of vanilla and dates, and the fiery kick…
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