Lemon Lavender Chocolate Vinaigrette

I don’t often imbibe in creative cocktails – or cocktails of any sort. I’m more of a wine connoisseur. However, on a recent evening out, I perused the intricate and quite delicate cocktail menu calling my name at the corner table. The flavor combinations looked and sounded downright fantabulous. Although I selected my favorite red…

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Christmas Coils

Christmas Colors. Sweet Holiday Spice. Fantastic Flavor. Christmas Coils 2 large zucchini, cut into thick coils using a spiralizing machine (or a veggie peeler for ribbons) 2 large red bell peppers, thinly sliced into rounds 2 Tbs. fig balsamic vinegar 1 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil plenty of sea salt and pepper Preheat the oven…

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Dijon Tarragon and Balsamic Blueberry Chicken Salad

  I struggled to come up with a cute and catchy name for this one. I simply couldn’t do it. It’s a mouthful as it is – yet rightly descriptive. dijon mustard. fresh tarragon. fig balsamic vinegar. a bit of olive oil. fresh blueberries. grilled chicken. don’t forget to add a bit of fresh spinach…

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Orange Basil and Fig Summer Salad

I’m still in the mood for asparagus, without a doubt.  In fact, there is rarely a time when my palate and taste buds would turn down the delicate flavor of the bright green stalks.  I love them simply steamed, and perhaps adorned with the deliciousness of fine sea salt and bit of freshly ground pepper….

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