Everyone deserves a little (or a lot) of rainbow 🌈 and magic in their life – especially this time of year! 🐣🐰💐Easter is magical – it’s springtime – colors are blossoming – and the sunshine ☀️ is inevitably on the way! Sweets are called for, of course. Vanilla Rainbow Cake – Easter celebration cake! Despite…
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Za’atar is a generic name for a family of related Middle Eastern herbs. The name za’atar alone is usually the name for a culinary condiment made from dried hyssop leaves, mixed with sesame seeds, sumac, and often salt, as well as other herbs and spices. It’s really quite incredible. And, when paired with fresh dill and heirloom tomatoes to create aromatic…
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For many years I was not much of a fan of dill weed. Then very recently, out of the blue, I decided to give it another go – and I fell in love, again. (Yes, I’ve fallen for food before – I’m an easy catch in many ways, I suppose – VERY difficult in others)….
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I’m not much of a pork fan, unless it comes to pork tenderloin. When cooked properly, the “other white meat” truly satisfies all dinner desires. Well, I suppose I’m not fully satisfied until I get in my daily double (triple, quadruple…) dose of veggies. Thus, oven roasted pork tenderloin coupled with the zesty spring zing…
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Yes, I’ve said it before. Pesto really is the BESTO! Pesto can be anything at all, which is why it’s so incredibly THE BEST. There’s really no rule that states the savory smear needs to be the basic basil, pine nut and parmesan deal. …..there’s no rule that states garlic and olive oil must be…
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This one was truly out of this world. I don’t like to toot my own horn, but man! It is delicious. And so easy. Adding zippy pep of some leftover Pickled Seeds, and plenty of Kerrygold butter, I’m pretty sure I actually licked the plate this time. Zippy Shrimp and Asparagus Sauté Serves 1 (and…
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It’s May Day! Oh happy May Day. Fresh flowers, bright colors, and spring sensations at the table ~ this is my idea of the first of May. Remember those days of surprising a neighbor with a beautiful May Day bouquet by leaving the flowers on the doorstep, ringing the bell, and running away? I…
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Pasta comes in all shapes and sizes, you know. In fact, according to recent stats, there exist thousands and thousands of different cuts of the precious and delicious semolina sensation. Although most pasta doughs all contain the same simple and basic ingredients, the shape of the noodles all create different vehicles for selective sauces and…
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I struggled to come up with a cute and catchy name for this one. I simply couldn’t do it. It’s a mouthful as it is – yet rightly descriptive. dijon mustard. fresh tarragon. fig balsamic vinegar. a bit of olive oil. fresh blueberries. grilled chicken. don’t forget to add a bit of fresh spinach…
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There is certainly something to be said for the old adage, “eat a all the colors of the rainbow.” I used to use this line on a daily basis when teaching classes to little munchkins, encouraging their little hands to reach for all the fresh produce possible to fill their growing bellies. Kids LOVE colors…
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