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Enchiladas Verdes

Chicken Enchiladas Verdes

November 8, 2017 // Comments off
Chicken Enchiladas Verdes (Green Enchiladas) get their Mexican flair from tomatillos, those lovely green fruits that come in paper husks.  The strong flavor pairs perfectly with crumbly soft Mexican cheese.  I am partial to enjoying them with a tall cold... Continue reading →
Beef Stuffed Bell Peppers

Stuffed Bell Peppers with Feta Cheese

February 24, 2016 // Comments off
Are you ready for winter to be over?  Me too!  Let’s bring some color back into our kitchens at least with these lovely happy stuffed bell peppers full of beef and spices and covered with feta cheese.  Flavors and textures... Continue reading →
Mujadara (middle eastern baked rice and lentils)

Mujadara (Baked Brown Rice and Lentils)

January 15, 2016 // Comments off
Middle eastern culture brings to my mind both the wonderful hospitality that is such a large part of their cultural heritage and the delicious food.  Food from this region has a very different flavor than that which most Americans are... Continue reading →
Roasted Tomato Soup

Roasted Tomato Soup

October 20, 2015 // Comments off
Roasted Tomato Soup, finally a hot and hearty comfort food that’s mostly healthy.  Okay, it’s healthier if you don’t add the cream at the end, and it’s quite good without that.  We had our first frost frost of the year... Continue reading →
Best Thanksgiving Turkey

Thanksgiving Turkey

September 18, 2015 // Comments off
November is the month where people who love cooking get to shine, with a holiday devoted to food.  The crowning achievement for a traditional American Thanksgiving is a turkey, moist and flavorful with crispy browned skin. Around 14 pounds is... Continue reading →
Easy Meat Lasagna

Super Easy Lasagna

February 8, 2015 // Comments off
Lasagna is one of those things everybody should know how to make. Too complicated you say? Nope, not anymore! You can totally make this!  Pair it with a loaf of crusty bread (recipe here!), a green salad, and a bottle... Continue reading →
Creamy Potato Broccoli Soup with Cheese

Potato Broccoli Soup

January 27, 2015 // Comments off
This potato broccoli soup is inspired by The Pioneer Woman’s Perfect Potato Soup.  I added the broccoli and mushrooms since I love them and happened to have them handy.  This creamy soup is heartwarming and yummy so it’s okay that... Continue reading →
Cheesy Chicken Rice Casserole with broccoli

Chicken Rice Casserole

January 19, 2015 // Comments off
Heck yes, a recipe for Chicken Rice Casserole with no cream of anything soup.  January is a time for comfort foods, and just about anything covered in cheese fits the bill.  Surprise though, it’s actually kind of healthy with the... Continue reading →
Fresh Snap Pea Soup

Fresh Snap Pea Soup

June 23, 2014 // Comments off
di Fresh Snap Pea Soup is a nice summery soup that uses whole sugar snap peas along with onions and mint. Snap peas come into season in mid-June and are plentiful at farmers markets.  Fresh peas have a different flavor... Continue reading →
Trout baked in foil

Trout Baked in Foil (or BBQ!)

June 19, 2014 // Comments off
Trout baked in foil is a simple and classic summer recipe.  It’s super easy, can be cooked indoors or outdoors, and results in moist flavorful fish with a nice bright lemon flavor.  Closed foil boats keep the moisture inside and... Continue reading →

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