Inspired by Ryenne and a bit of leftover wine following a BIG birthday celebration. How could there possibly be any leftover wine, you might ask?Well, at the point of not being able to remember why I had been modeling my exquisite wedding dress to my guests for several hours, I called it quits on my…
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I’ve definitely been happy with my lemon lasagna recipes in the past.But this time I was craving something a bit more aromatic.Typically I’m rock solid straight on my flavor combination and profile decisions. This time, however, I was slightly (0.5%) unsure as to whether or not the aromatics would be TOO much.As it turned out,…
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Crust and crunch is an absolute necessity in my life.A friend once told me that my need for such a sensation is an expression of my desire to “take a bite out of life.” (Really, she was speaking of my adoration of crunchy apples).Thus, I like to “crust” my dishes: with NUTS. I simply cannot…
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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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I wanted to make something SUPER special for my chicken loving, mustard loving, and olive loving better half. Yes, all of those things are on his list of yumminess. Thus, with some bone-in chicken lurking in the freezer and all the other favorites on hand: Mustard Olive Marinated Chicken. Mustard Olive Marinated Chicken 2 Tbs….
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Some people like to roast their own and then make their own green chili.I would be willing to bet that if I decided to undertake the task (much like pickling and canning), I would love the meditative aspects of the time and skill it takes.I am not at that point in my life.So, I support…
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Another one of those days in the kitchen where I simply felt like I had to DO. I was compelled. First I baked five dozen gluten-free cookies. Next I made a meatloaf. I still wasn’t satisfied. I needed more time in my creative cove. So, I settled for Red Rice & Chicken.With a sautéed mirepoix,…
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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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What’s magical in your life? Look all around – the magic of each and every moment is there – it’s here – even if we don’t see it, we must believe it! Today’s magic in the kitchen comes in the form of mushrooms with black truffle salt. You might just have to see and taste…
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Brian loves buffalo chicken anything. He loves it! He’s actually a pro – or the pro – when it comes to the preparation. He has the specific ingredient list, proportions, etc. down pat. He cooked it for me once while we were dating, as a generous gift. I, of course, was truly touched ~ …but…
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