I’m a little obsessed with lamb and eggplant these days – Greek and Middle Eastern cuisine seem to be calling my name.And, with the sweet goodness of sweet potatoes and tangy orange juice, accented with a little heat, we’ve got a swooning princess at the table, perhaps with a little drool dripping down her chin….
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I remember growing up, a “social treat” was Dip-Idy Dill “dip.” Creamy, delicious, perfect for ANYTHING.Mom never really “cheated” in the kitchen, but this spice mix made everything easier and better.Now that I’ve reclaimed my love for dill weed, I am able to skip the packaging (sorry Dip-Idy Dill) and recreate my own version of…
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Cooking for others makes my heart sing.It’s my jam, how I roll, and what gets me up each morning.Truly. Cooking and nourishing with tasty food is my love language.The people closest to me in my life know this well.I think my dear hubby may know this too well! 🤩🤩🤩 I just want to provide for,…
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While a traditional Caprese Salad is typically made with fresh mozzarella cheese – oh, sweep me away to Italy forever any day – THIS “caprese” is served over a roasted sweet potato and consists of sweet and tangy mascarpone cheese. It sits under the broiler and is topped with a sweet balsamic reduction, lemon oil,…
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I worked in the textile industry for a skinny minute, if you can believe it. I’ve had A LOT of jobs in my life. I like variety, spice, and ultimately, my own schedule.In any case, as I wrote fabric descriptions of color and design for this company, I really came to enjoy the “chevron” pattern….
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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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I absolutely adore most tubers and root veggies. Carrots, parsnips, sweet potatoes – oh, the Japanese sweet potato is the best, right? – and the delectable winter squash. They are reliable staples for me. Sometimes, though, the extreme abundance of sweet coming from these natural treats is beyond my palate. It truly is astounding, at…
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