This is another variation of my sister Bethann’s Vidalia Onion Dip recipe that Heidi and I have been making for many years. For this recipe I’ve sautéed the sweet onions about twenty minutes to caramelize them – adding a sweet depth to the dip. My favorite crackers to spread this delicious dip on are Breton Crackers…ENJOY! Continue reading
Author: Linda
Peach Sangria
First sangria of the summer! Today’s sangria was a delicious peach flavor…I love just how easy it is to make sangria and how perfect it is to enjoy on a hot day…reading a magazine on the back patio…ahhh… that’s the life! Continue reading
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Latin-Style Bowl
For today’s meatless meal I made a big bowl filled with healthy brown rice, freshly charred corn, protein-packed black beans, hearty cremini mushrooms, fresh tomatillos, sweet mango and crumbled queso fresco then topped it all with a drizzle of yummy sauces… Continue reading
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Black-Eyed Peas, Tomato & Mozzarella Salad
This salad is deceiving….not the prettiest side dish but it’s very tasty…I generally serve it with my Grilled Creole Chicken because the flavors compliment Cajun/Creole cuisine… Continue reading
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Loaded Bacon Ciabatta BLT with Parmesan-Lemon Aioli
We’ve frequented a local restaurant and this BLT was always on their menu…unfortunately the restaurant recently had a kitchen fire and hasn’t yet reopened – so I made it for my son who’s been craving a good old fashioned BLT…my twist on it was adding the Parmesan-Lemon Aioli which punched up the flavor! Continue reading
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Busiate con Zucca & Salsiccia
During our recent visit to NYC, Heidi and I visited Eataly on 5th Avenue to peruse their Italian goods. We both picked up this Busiate pasta and made a plan to each make something different with it…so, for today’s meal I roasted some butternut squash (Zucca) and cooked up some mild Italian sausage (Salsiccia) seasoned with a touch of nutmeg …added a white wine-cream sauce and voilà! A star was born… Continue reading
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Crème Brûlée Oatmeal
This is a delicious breakfast…creamy oatmeal with a crunchy crust…it can be served in little ramekins so that each person has their own little creamy-crunchy yummy oatmeal…and since there’s egg in it you’ve got your protein too…one powerfully packed little breakfast… Continue reading
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Classic Moussaka
We are huge fans of Greek food…I make a lot of it at home and we also head over to our favorite Greek spots a few times a month (Estia Taverna and Black Olive)…but had never made Moussaka at home until this past weekend…I didn’t want to follow anyone else’s recipe – I knew the flavors very well since I’ve eaten it many times at restaurants…so I sat down and wrote my ideas out in my cooking notebook…shopped for all the ingredients ….then gave it a whirl on Sunday afternoon. It turned out superb! Definitely restaurant quality (can I toot my own horn and say even better than restaurant quality?!) I roasted the eggplant and baked the layer of potatoes before assembling the remaining layers; bringing out the delicious flavors of both, while the beef simmered in a tomato sauce seasoned with cinnamon, allspice and ginger. The final layer is a custard-like béchamel sauce topped with a mix of shredded cheeses…truly scrumptious! Continue reading
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Roasted Broccoli with Crispy Panko & Parmesan
These Roasted Broccoli with Crispy Panko & Parmesan are a perfect side to any entree…a quick blanch of the florets makes them tender and the roasting brings out their flavor…adding that touch of crispy Panko and tasty Parmesan just takes it over the edge to perfection… Continue reading
