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Monthly Archives: November 2011
Chicken-Grape Salad with Sautéed Potatoes, Sweet Spiced Pecans and Lemon-Mustard Dressing
Did you know you can invite people (presumably friends or family) over for a meal and serve only salad? It’s true: you could consider salad to be a “one-pot meal” of sorts! Okay, let’s be realistic: I wouldn’t serve just … Continue reading
Posted in Dinner, Entree, Fruits, Holiday, Lunch, Poultry, Salads
Tagged blue cheese, chicken, comfort foods, dinner, dutch yellow potatoes, garlic, grapes, holiday's, honey, lemon juice, lettuce, lunch, mustard, one pot meal, Parmesan cheese, pecans, salads, scallions, whole grain mustard
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Sweet Spiced Caramelized Pecans
Sweet. Spicy. Earthy. Crunchy. You can’t eat just one. Divine in a salad, or on their own. Forgive my enthusiastic, semi-poetic word association above. I am just excited to talk about my Sweet, Spiced Caramelized Pecans! Sure, you can find … Continue reading
Posted in Holiday, Ingredient, Salads, Snacks, Sweets, Uncategorized
Tagged brown sugar, cayenne pepper, cumin, honey, nuts, pecans, salads, snacks, spiced nuts
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Winter Persimmon Salad with Honey Glazed Pistachios and Blue Cheese
Did you know that just like a bowl of chili, a salad can also be a comfort food!? It’s so true! And this Winter Persimmon Salad is a perfect example.
Posted in Dinner, Fruits, Holiday, Lunch, Salads, Sides, Vegetarian, Winter
Tagged blue cheese, cayenne pepper, dinner, dried cranberries, fuyu persimmons, holiday's, honey, lunch, mixed greens, persimmons, pistachios, red onion, salads, vinaigrette
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Creamy Cranberry-Ginger Balsamic Vinaigrette
You know how your taste buds crave a sweet after some savory? And something savory after a sweet? Well, after indulging in my Thanksgiving feast, my taste buds crave . . . salad! Lots of salad! (As it turns out, … Continue reading
Posted in Dressings and Sauces, Salads
Tagged balsamic vinegar, dried cranberries, extra virgin olive oil, ginger, honey, orange juice, salad dressing, salads, vinaigrette
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Happy Thanksgiving!
Thankfulness. I’m busy cooking today, (obviously )! I wish you all a wonderful Thanksgiving full of family, friends, love, laughter, gratitude — and delicious food! Here’s a peak into what’s going on in my kitchen today: Smoky Paprika-Bacon Roasted … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Holiday, Thanksgiving
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Upside Down Apricot-Carrot Cake with Olive Oil and Spiced Whipped Cream
Are you bringing a dessert to your Thanksgiving soirée? This carrot cake will be perfect! It’s quick, easy, super yummy, and beautiful! Pretty and fun — and just light enough to be a delightful finale to your Thanksgiving turkey and … Continue reading
Posted in Desserts, Fall, Holiday, Sweets, Thanksgiving, Vegetables
Tagged apricots, cake, cardamom, carrot cake, carrots, cinnamon, desserts, holiday's, sweets, Thanksgiving, whipped cream
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Chai Chocolate Chunk Cookies
These cookies are near and dear to my heart. I created this recipe a dozen years ago, and today is the first time I’m ever sharing it. (Well, sharing it in writing — many people have eaten them over the … Continue reading
Kale: A Great Time To Plant Now! {from UrbanFig}
I’m so excited to introduce you to my friend Carol Carimi Acutt, founder of UrbanFig! Carol’s site is all about sharing ideas, products & tips for backyard farming. As you know, I absolutely love cooking with farm fresh ingredients — … Continue reading
Posted in Vegetables, Vegetarian
Tagged backyard farming, carol carimi acutt, farming, garden, kale, kale pesto, urbanfig
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Thanksgiving Recipe: Smoky Paprika-Bacon Roasted Turkey
As you know from yesterday’s Cornbread Stuffing recipe, Thanksgiving is full of wonderful food memories for me — and it happens to be my favorite holiday! After all, it’s all about food! I go nuts with the turkey, and I … Continue reading
Posted in Dinner, Entree, Holiday, Poultry, Thanksgiving
Tagged applewood smoked bacon, bacon, brine, butter, garlic, holiday's, lemon juice, paprika, roasted turkey, rosemary, sage, Thanksgiving, thyme, turkey
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Thanksgiving Cornbread Stuffing Recipe with Sherried Mushroom Sauté {Gluten-Free}
My mom used to start cooking her Thanksgiving stuffing at least a week before the holiday. The aromas of caramelized onions and fresh herbs were drifting through our house for days. The whole week, I could always smell Thanksgiving … Continue reading
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Posted in Breads, Dinner, Gluten-free, Holiday, Sides, Thanksgiving
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