Culinary Adventures
Get all the wonderful smoky flavor in this easy Hot Smoked Salmon, but without all the fuss! Let the liquid smoke do all the work for you tonight. Prepare the marinade in the morning (marinates for 6-10 hours), then pop it in the oven when you’re ready for dinner! The salmon comes right off the… Continue reading Oven Baked Hot Smoked Salmon
The meaty portobello mushrooms in this hearty take on risotto will have you saying, "What meat?" Going vegan has never been more delicious. For this recipe I recommend scooping out the insides and removing the stem. I opt to save the stems, chop, and add to my “risotto” for more mushroom goodness. When it comes… Continue reading Vegan Balsamic Mushrooms with Spinach and Barley Risotto
Ingredients: 4 large eggs 4 strips of bacon (or breakfast sausage or chorizo) 1 medium-large potato, small dice 1 medium red onion, small dice 1/4 cup chopped sundried tomatoes 14oz stewed, diced, or crushed tomatoes (I used my homemade Easy Bruschetta recipe) 1 tsp ground cumin 2 tsp smoked paprika Salt and pepper Directions: Preheat… Continue reading Baked Eggs with Smoked Paprika Hash
Straight forward and delicious. This easy bruschetta recipe will have your taste buds humming. It is so versatile - use it as a pasta sauce or with my Cauliflower Parmesan, on a charcuterie board, as a topping for crostini, or in my Puttanesca Soup recipe. If I’m being honest, I ate it straight out of… Continue reading Easy Bruschetta
Mmmm delicious and decadent Braised Beef Short Ribs inspired by Gordon Ramsay’s recipe. I LOVE ordering short ribs in a restaurant - they are always mouth watering and rich. This feels like a super fancy dinner for me but it’s very easy, I promise you. I’m in money saving mode with my husband as we… Continue reading Braised Beef Short Ribs
Looking for a romantic date night idea, classy appetizer for a gathering or an easy dinner idea? Have no fear. I have your answers. Whether you’re looking for an intimate dinner with that special someone, an impressive dish to show off at parties, or a throw-together weekday meal... charcuterie boards are equally versatile and delicious. Tonight… Continue reading Charcuterie Board
Delicious, comforting Broccoli Cheese soup... and it's low fat. No, this is not a trick, it’s a treat. Yeah, that’s right. I used a Halloween pun just now. It’s October - I’m allowed! This recipe is my own copycat recipe for Panera Bread broccoli cheddar soup and I’ve been making it for at least 5 years… Continue reading Broccoli Cheese Soup
This wonderful bowl of pasta has everything you want this autumn season. Comforting and creamy, this dish will show butternut squash in a whole other light. So if you’re like me, you’ve made too much Butternut Squash Soup (follow link here) and you’re wondering what to do. I froze about 7-10 cups for like 8 months… Continue reading Butternut Squash Alfredo Pasta
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