Vibrant and aromatic, the simple, yet exotic spices in Moroccan and East African cuisine will always have my heart.Perhaps it is because I grew up cultured, with fine, ethnic food?Perhaps my palate simply craves “spice,” not always heat, but fine spice?Or, perhaps I’m simply meant to thrive in a Mediterranean climate and my taste buds…
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I would say it’s more of a compote really, than a jam. But you know what…Apple Onion Jam just rolls off the tongue so much smoother. And it sounds more inviting…don’t you think? Well, what wouldn’t been inviting atop a slightly lemon seasoned stack of sweet potatoes? The answer, in case you were wondering, is…
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In our house you can NEVER go wrong with a combination of cilantro and lime. We use lemon and lime with almost everything…and cilantro is simply a no-brainer. I could eat fresh herbs with every meal ~ seriously. We also love a really good steak. A really good RARE steak. And, as the princess that…
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Are you gearing up for all the celebratory green today? Happy St. Patty’s Day!! Go green. We’ll be dishing up the traditional corned beef and cabbage in our home tonight. Yes, I’m very Irish. Very. But I’ve had something else a little green on my mind as of late. Just a little teeny, tiny, leprechaun…
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Sometimes simplicity surpasses all else. Well, really, almost all the time. Simplicity is bliss. So do you really need a recipe for this one? I suppose so… SIMPLE Balsamic Glazed Shrimp and Sweet Peppers 1 Tbs. Kerrygold butter 1 lb. frozen cooked rock shrimp (baby salad shrimp) 2 cup mixed color baby sweet peppers, seeded…
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Yes, I know that title sounds a little strange. Well…perhaps more than just a little strange. Preserved Lemon Beef Bagels ~ that sounds incredibly curious. The fact of the matter is simple. Just the other day we were enjoying a fabulous fortune of freshly buttered veggies, a little ground beef, and a generous portion of diced…
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Unfortunately I was ill-prepared in the lighting and photography arena when I whipped up this dinner the other night. The photos are too dark and unsatisfying. Fortunately, though, it was so darn amazing, I’ll be pulling together another batch very soon ~ with perhaps some photos to boot. One of my specialities when working at…
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As the weather cools down and fall approaches, I find myself more and more in the mood for soup. Warm and nourishing, a delicious bowl of hearty, home cooked soup is something I crave with vigor and vim in the winter months. The warmth of the meal serves to satisfy my need for compassion inside…
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