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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I owe this post all to my dear friend, Mike.Well a connoisseur of “the basics,” (i.e. steak, pizza, and bread – oh, and Mama Kovalsky’s Soup), his display of bravery, desire, and dedication towards crafting this meal on his own (while in Saudi Arabia, so be it), impressed me, wowed me, and made me so…
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After watching an episode of cooking on Create, one of my favorite PBS go-to channels in the late afternoon, I was inspired to create this Sunny Mesquite Plum Chicken dish.In the actual episode, the restaurant chef grilled quail and served it with a tahini rose sauce.You may be wondering how on earth I went from…
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Purple Sweet Potato Shingles with Peach Macadamia Butter & Chicken 4 Tbs. butter (or vegan butter or coconut oil)4 bone-in, skin on, chicken thighs (omit for vegan)sea salt and pepper1 large purple sweet potato, cleaned and thinly sliced1 large peach, finely chopped1/2 cup macadamia nuts, chopped2 tsp. Champagne vinegar or Golden Balsamic Vinegar In a…
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Need to clean out the cupboard and the fridge?Send me an invite, I’m there. One of my favorite things on earth to do is to walk into a kitchen and just create.Yup – no preparation, no word, no hint of what lurks in the cupboards, cabinets, and fridge.It’s my favorite game – my favorite challenge…
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It’s time to say goodbye to leftover Thanksgiving turkey, and welcome some Thai inspired chicken! With toasted coconut, a little ginger, and Jasmine rice cooked in coconut milk, topped with cilantro and lime, this dish is so easy, you can’t go wrong! I have to admit, I’m a little disappointed in the appearance. I crowded…
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My life is marvelous. I have those days when I can just play in the kitchen, baking and creating whatever I want for those whom I love. Today was one of those days. Artistic freedom for friends…best of friends. This sense of freedom led to a rather complex, but also simple flavor combination: Salty Ginger…
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Puff pastry is one of those items that you either have around in the bottom of your freezer, or you don’t. The pastry is packaged in two, and most often recipes only call for one sheet. In that case, what are you to do? Create a puff pastry delicious dessert? Maybe. But if you have…
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While scheduling a cooking date amidst calendar frustration, we finally chose a day. And then, we chose a meal! Chicken Cordon Bleu – for our men. Easy, delicious, comforting, and kind of exquisite as it rolls off the tongue. The French term cordon bleu is translated as “blue ribbon”. According to Larousse Gastronomique cordon bleu…
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I’m often enamored with foods from other cultures. I love to experiment with different flavors and spices from different regions, as well as mix and match one area’s aromatic heritage with another’s. The English term pilaf is borrowed directly from the Turkish pilav, which in turn comes from Persian polow (پلو), Hindi pulāo, from Sanskrit pulāka (meaning “a ball of rice”), which in turn, is probably of Dravidian origin.[7] The…
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