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Roasted Pumpkin Hummus

October 30, 2020

Robustly flavorful, delicious and healthy, this Roasted Pumpkin Hummus is simply out of this world!  Enjoy it with your favorite crackers, toasted pita bread, or veggies and let the party begin! Let me tell you, this roasted pumpkin hummus ROCKS! The first time I … Continue reading →

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Smothered Chicken

June 12, 2020

SMOTHERED CHICKEN.  Moist and tender chicken breasts are drenched in a luxuriously creamy bacon and mushroom sauce!  Come pull up a chair and enjoy the ultimate comfort food! A few years ago when I made this Smothered Chicken for the first time I marveled at how our … Continue reading →

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Harissa (North African Chili Paste)

January 3, 2020

Harissa is a famous and versatile North African red chili paste that will add incredible flavor, color, and kick to your food!  It's easy to make and keeps for several weeks in the fridge! Harissa is a fiery North African chili paste that is popular in Tunisian and … Continue reading →

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Lemon Garlic Shrimp Scampi

May 7, 2019

Dinner just doesn't get any faster, simpler or tastier than this shrimp scampi and your dinner guests will think you're a gourmet rockstar! Scandalously delicious and deceptively simple.  That's Shrimp Scampi. A long-time favorite of my husband's, when we were … Continue reading →

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BEST Authentic Enchilada Sauce

September 21, 2018

Rich and robust and a thousand times better than store-bought, this authentic homemade enchilada sauce recipe packs some serious FLAVOR!  Not just for enchiladas, this sauce will take your soups and stews to a whole new level! Nothing beats homemade. That's a phrase … Continue reading →

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Roasted Sweet Potato Fettuccine Alfredo

April 6, 2016

Even though the holidays are long over, our consumption of sweet potatoes doesn't have to be - nor should it be! Find out more about the U.S.history of sweet potato consumption and why you should be eating them throughout the year in my post on Curried Sweet Potato Soup … Continue reading →

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Curried Roasted Sweet Potato Soup with Tarragon

January 25, 2016

I love creamy soups.  Their creamy texture and vibrant flavors all spell "comfort" to me. This deliciously rich and seductively silky soup showcases the sweet potato.  An ancient tuber, sweet potatoes have been radiocarbon-dated in the Cook Islands to 1000 AD and are thought … Continue reading →

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Fettuccine Alfredo + A Case for Tradition: Musso & Frank Grill

December 1, 2015

Thank you to Bon Appetit for sponsoring this post! The best Fettuccine Alfredo I've had was at Hollywood's oldest restaurant, the Musso and Frank Grill.  Not coincidentally there's a reason for this and it goes back nearly 100 years.  But first let me take you back … Continue reading →

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Spanish Steaks

February 8, 2015

This is the recipe that had my husband's work staff clamoring at his office door because of the aroma flooding the clinic at lunchtime. It's always rewarding when you can prepare a meal that smells amazing, tastes as good as it smells, and is visually appealing. Because … Continue reading →

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Southern-style Green Beans with Caramelized Onions and Bacon (+ Smith House, Dahlonega)

November 27, 2013

Green beans, depending on how they're prepared, can be either just "tolerable" or they can be something that are actually enjoyable to eat.  This recipe makes eating green beans a pleasure.  You won't find yourself gulping them down just so you can clear your plate and pat … Continue reading →

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Ginger Scallion Noodles

July 5, 2013

Ginger Scallion Noodles.  Ready in less than 15 minutes + can be made ahead of time + tastes delicious = Yes, please! … Continue reading →

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Greek Tzatziki Sauce

April 2, 2013

Delicious homemade Greek Tzatziki Sauce.  Easy to make and thoroughly delicious.  Serve with Greek Gyros, as a dip or salad dressing, with felafels, sandwich wraps, baked potatoes, with grilled meat or fish, or added to mashed potatoes. More yummylicious Greek recipes … Continue reading →

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Perfect Garlic Dill Baked Salmon

March 29, 2013

Salmon is one of those things that you can spend just a few minutes of time preparing and it looks and tastes totally gourmet.  Here is a simple recipe that you will earmark for frequent use.  Serve the salmon with some steamed vegetables and some garlic-mashed potatoes, … Continue reading →

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Panch Phoron Roasted Potatoes

March 23, 2013

I introduced Panch Phoron in my previous post.  A delicious five spice Indian seasoning blend, it is delicious in a variety of dishes, including added to curries, rubbed on meats, sprinkled on vegetables before roasting, baked in bread, or used in this dish, Panch Phoron … Continue reading →

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Thai Peanut Tofu or Chicken Noodles

February 27, 2013

  What do you do when you have a tub of tofu nearing expiration and a stalk of lemongrass screaming to be used? Well, I'll tell you what I did.  I made a super quick, super easy, super tasty lunch - all in 10 minutes.  (Not counting the baking time of the tofu). The … Continue reading →

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Mexican Meatballs with Roasted Garlic, Chipotle & Tomatillo Sauce

February 10, 2013

Mexican Meatballs.  Spur of the moment creation.  I had some thawed ground beef in the fridge and some tomatillos that needed to be used and from that combination the idea was inspired.  I grabbed some white onions (the most common onion used in Mexican cooking), a can of … Continue reading →

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Pasta Milano Soup

February 1, 2013

Any Romano's Macaroni Grill restaurant fans out there?  One of my favorites on their menu is the Pasta Milano.  Bow-tie pasta topped with a creamy sauce of grilled chicken, roasted garlic, mushrooms, and sun-dried tomatoes.  As I was thinking about what to cook today (food … Continue reading →

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Baba Ganoush

January 19, 2013

With an eggplant left over from last week's Moussaka, what was I going to make?  Why, baba ganoush, of course! Baba Ganoush (pronounced baw-baw ga-noosh).  Isn't that fun to say?  Say it again.  "Baba Ganoush!"  This creamy, smoky dip is popular throughout the Middle … Continue reading →

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