One of our favorite restaurants in town serves an oven roasted Kabocha squash with shaved Parmesan and peppered pepitas. It’s phenomenal. And, Kabocha squash isn’t that easy to find in our neck of the woods. I was first introduced to this magical wonder years ago while living in Portland. I had every angle of fresh…
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Breakfast. Lunch. Appetizer. Dinner. Dessert. No matter how you like it, the divine, crispy, cool combination of delicate rosé wine and sweet strawberries drizzled over the subtle tang of fresh chèvre and aromatic purple basil will win your heart any day. Particularly a HOT summer day. Enjoy. Strawberry Rosé Chèvre Salad 1 cup gorgeous rosé…
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I love fresh veggies – who doesn’t? But when they’re fresh from the ground, chock full of dirt, JUST picked, they are really something special. ~ especially when they are a gift from your bestie. And onion, sautéed in butter, bubbly brown – oh my. I love the simplicity of this warm summer salad. Seasoned…
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And once again, cleaning out the cupboards, using all that we have feels so good. Not only does it accomplish the task of tidying up the kitchen, but such a feat saves a tremendous amount of money. Oh, and being creative is pretty fun too. There’s no way we can call this “leftovers,” as everything…
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As I craft and create in the kitchen, I continue to dream up new recipes and ideas (obviously). My mind wifts, wafts, and wanders. My thoughts of culinary conceptions often keep me awake at night. I’m always wanting to try new things. And, one of those “newish” items on my agenda has been the workings…
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With the “oh my good god” category success of the last polenta creation, I decided to break out the green chiles and host a southwestern themed dinner tonight. This one was a success too! Green Chile Meatballs with Polenta Croutons Meatballs: 1 lb. ground beef 1/4 cup roasted green chiles, seeded and finely chopped 1/4…
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Although I don’t eat it often often, I really do love fresh sweet corn. And how true is it that this fruit of the earth is so naturally sweet?!? Fresh of the cob – I mean fresh, these kernels are pure sugar. Perhaps that’s one reason why I’m an infrequent consumer. In any case, the…
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There’s really not much to say other than, this truly is 24-“carrot” gold. Carrots. Kerrygold. That’s it. Indulge. 24 Carrot Gold 2 large organic orange carrots 1 large organic ghost white or yellow carrot 2 Tbs. Kerrygold butter sea salt Wash and peel the carrots. Using a food processor shredding attachment or box grater, shred…
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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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You know the saying, “you can’t judge a book by it’s cover,” or “looks can be deceiving?” Well, I’m here to remind you that appearance really isn’t everything. While this little breakfast treat looks rather unappealing, do not be fooled. It’s spectacularly flavorful and quite delightful. Just be aware – it may most certainly “explode”…
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