It may seem like an unlikely combination – lavender, orange, and vanilla ~ let alone adding shrimp into the mix. However, if you think about it, such a concoction and flavor amalgamation is really just like our all too beloved Orange Julius…on savory steroids, if you will. The deeply sweet citrus pairing of orange and…
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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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This seems awfully reminiscent of a few other recipes I’ve posted this summer. It IS, indeed. However, each and every time I whip, mash, and smash perfectly pleasing parsnips and luscious, luring lemon together, along with some handsome herbs, something new evolves. This time the savory success is enhanced by the seductive sweet of both fig and…
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Sometimes life is consumed by a “party of one,” and other times this great existence calls for a true “party.” This means that when it comes to poached eggs for more than just a single plate ~ things can get complicated. Truly. The daunting task of perfectly poaching some ooey gooey deliciousness, and keeping all…
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Sweet and savory have come together again. They have melded and joined into a flavor marriage of complete and utterly divine bliss. The soft and juicy texture of a sautéed apricots, coupled with the sensational depth of a little shallot and wild boar, along with the intoxicating aromatic dignity of fresh basil creates a palate…
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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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Just a few years ago, I was introduced to the delectably sweet surprise of Japanese sweet potatoes. These suckers are amazing. Deep purple on the outside, and rich and buttery yellow on the inside, the starchy sweetness is indescribable. Here in my neck of the woods, they are really hard to come by, and,…
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I simply cannot get enough of my Sorrento Orange infused olive oil lately. I love it. The way it smells ~ the aroma. The way it tastes ~ the flavor. The way it looks ~ the optical impression. The way it feels ~ the slick deliciousness across the lips. And, when paired with basil ~…
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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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