This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Sunkist S’alternative for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. I read in a magazine a while back that citrus was the new salt. The article went on to explain that citrus (especially lime and lemon) tends to hit the tongue at the same place…
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Tags: cilantro, cous cous, eggplant, feta, garbanzo, low sodium, roast, s'alternative, salad, Sunkist, vinaigrette, whole wheat
The fall is definitely my favorite time of the year for produce. Sure, I love tomatoes and peppers in the summer. But, what really gets me excited is colder weather produce… Broccoli, cauliflower, kale, and especially squash and apples. I’m not too picky when it comes to squash… I love pumpkin, but I also really…
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Tags: apple, butternut squash, cinnamon, ginger, gorgonzola, maple, maple syrup, roast, salad, squash, walnuts
Another busy week has come and gone… That just seems to be the way it goes lately. I am looking forward to a nice, relaxing weekend, though. Part of my plan for the weekend include spending some time in the kitchen. That really is one of my favorite ways to relax! And, with lots of great new…
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Tags: beef, cake, coffee cake, cookies, dates, gingersnap, pecans, pie, pot pie, pumpkin, red wine, roast, salad, sour cream, squash, sweet potato
I’ve been making a conscious effort to eat better lately. No crazy stuff… I’ve just been trying to eat more veggies and a little less of everything else. Moderation. Fortunately, this time of the year, there is such a plethora of fresh produce available that it’s really been quite easy to incorporate more veggies into…
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The word on the street is that a hurricane is headed for the East coast… Just a few days after an earthquake! It’s crazy out there! So, if you’re rained in this weekend, why not spend some time in the kitchen? Here are a few recipes to get you started… I cannot wait to make…
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It’s time for this week’s Friday Favorites again! Even though I’ve been feeling a little bit better each day, I’m afraid I still have a while until I’m back to 100% again. I’ve been able to get back into the kitchen a little bit, but not nearly as much as I like. Instead, I’ve been doing…
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Tags: brittle, brownies, cardamom, carrots, chocolate, cinnamon, dill, doughnuts, nutter butter, peanut, peanut butter, potato, roast, spicy
Things are a bit slow around my house at the moment. My husband is doing a great job helping me out in the kitchen, and I have even mustered up the energy to do a few (small) things myself. Baby steps! While I have managed to put a few dishes in the dishwasher, chop some…
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Tags: bacon, baked beans, beer, blue cheese, braise, buttermilk, chocolate, cupcake, grill, ice cream, mint, olive oil, onions, potato salad, roast, romaine, salad, vinaigrette, whipped cream, white beans
Raw garlic… It’s one of those things that you either love or you hate. And, I hate it. That’s one of my biggest complaints with most salad dressing recipes… If you ask me, there’s no better way to ruin a dish than to throw in some raw garlic! Even if you use a garlic press to…
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I don’t love salads… Especially ones with a lot of lettuce. I know that I have admitted that before… And, it’s pretty prohibitive when it comes to trying to incorporate more salads into my diet and cut back on meat. Though I would love to replace meat with pasta and cheese and dine on that…
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It’s time for my Friday Favorites, again… I’m not feeling so chatty this week, so we’ll just get right to it! Easter is right around the corner… And, when I think Easter, I think of peanut butter eggs! I can’t wait to try these Homemade Peanut Butter Easter Eggs from Confessions of a Cookbook Queen!…
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Tags: bagels, baking, banana, bread, brown butter, candy, cauliflower, chocolate, crumble, Easter, gluten free, peanut butter, roast, Scharffen Berger, strawberry