Traditional green chile is thinner than other chile sauce and does not contain any chili powder or beans. For those of you from the Southwest, you are probably familiar with the dispute over Colorado Green Chile vs New Mexico Green Chile. Fresh green chiles are usually found around the end of August and beginning of…
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Harissa is a North African red chile paste or sauce made of a few simple ingredients including chiles, garlic, olive oil, citrus and a few warm spices. Combined with eggplant and garbanzo beans, a hint of the briny umami of Kalamata olives, blistered tomatoes, and sharp white cheddar cheese biscuits this recipe creates quite a…
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Fresh Salsa Chicken Salver (casserole) is a great way to enjoy the fresh and fragrant flavors of Latin America anytime of day and any day of the week. Really, topped with eggs (or not) the vibrant aromas and tastes will leave you feeling “sunny side up.” Mid-day, a little spice will light up your afternoon….
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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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When Val told me about her day – the aromas in her kitchen and the exhaustion from cooking – I immediately asked for photos and a description of the meal. THEN, when the photos arrived, I quickly asked if I could post the recipe, her photos, and her process on the blog. Of course, she…
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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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Years ago, when I was “into” raw, vegan foods – great “diet,” if you’re willing to dedicate 18 hours a day to meal prep, consume TONS of garlic, and spend $$$$$ on a daily basis.I must admit, I so enjoyed the flavors, textures, and variety offered in a raw foods lifestyle.But it was too much.We…
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So we all know how comforting and satisfying a slice or two of pizza can be – whether Chicago Style Pizza, NYC Style Pizza, rustic pizza, local pizza, or plain old Domino’s or Pizza Hut. (I actually have a very strange affinity for cold, leftover Domino’s pepperoni pizza for breakfast 🤮 – I know, it’s…
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Lasagna is the ultimate comfort food in my opinion (other than a hearty bowl of soup!) A super easy and mega delish recipe for a hearty spinach beef lasagna with tomato basil sauce awaits your kitchen! Omit the beef for a vegetarian version and satisfy everyone’s needs. You’ll love this one! Make sure your baking…
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