Category: Appetizers

Baked Oysters with Chorizo & Spinach

Posted on February 7, 2012 by

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Sunday was the first time I’ve ever shucked an oyster. It wasn’t quite as easy as my fishmonger would have me believe. In fact, while I was standing at the oyster case deciding whether or not I really wanted to take on this task,… Continue Reading “Baked Oysters with Chorizo & Spinach”

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Corn Salad with Homemade Queso Fresco

Posted on February 6, 2012 by

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Superbowl Sunday was another “Mexican” holiday for us. Is there ever not a good time for Mexican food? Rather than post everything in one blog I’m going to do them separately so the recipes are easier to follow and find when need be. Some… Continue Reading “Corn Salad with Homemade Queso Fresco”

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Vegetable Rescue Soup

Posted on January 24, 2012 by

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Have you ever noticed how quickly organic broccoli spoils? I mean seriously, one day it’s fine and the next day it smells like something died in the fridge. A couple of days ago I went organic vegetable shopping and had plans for the broccoli that night.… Continue Reading “Vegetable Rescue Soup”

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Hot Lava Kale Chips

Posted on January 13, 2012 by

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Are you thinking, ewwww…kale? And, what are kale chips? Kale chips are kale leaves that have just a little drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of sea salt and are toasted in the oven until crispy. Yes, crispy. Just like potato chips, but healthier… Continue Reading “Hot Lava Kale Chips”

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Gluten Free Pantry’s French Bread

Posted on December 8, 2011 by

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Bread is obviously the number one thing that people who have to go gluten-free miss the most. Or maybe I should say real bread, that really tastes like bread. Since I went gluten-free I’ve only found three breads that I like. Udi’s breads and… Continue Reading “Gluten Free Pantry’s French Bread”

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A Delicious Mexican Halloween

Posted on November 1, 2011 by

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I love the “day after” feeling of a dinner party. I always feel so relaxed and satisfied. It turned out to be a really great night. The three days of cooking and preparing paid off. And even though we were missing a few guests… Continue Reading “A Delicious Mexican Halloween”

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Halloween Menu- Mexican Style

Posted on October 31, 2011 by

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It’s interesting how certain gatherings become a tradition in families. I love family traditions and always welcome the beginning of a new one. A few years ago we started “celebrating” Halloween at our house. I put celebrating in quotes because really, none of us… Continue Reading “Halloween Menu- Mexican Style”

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Garlic & Thyme Roasted Potato Wedges

Posted on September 5, 2011 by

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I love potatoes in any form. What’s not to love? Maybe it’s because I’m German and Irish, I don’t know. All I know is a week without potatoes is a sad week indeed. Therefore, I always make sure we have them in at least… Continue Reading “Garlic & Thyme Roasted Potato Wedges”

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Vegan Walnut Pesto

Posted on September 5, 2011 by

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What do you do when you have a ton of basil because you keep buying it thinking that you’re out but you actually already have three packages in your fridge? You make pesto, of course! I don’t “do” cheese as you know, and I… Continue Reading “Vegan Walnut Pesto”

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Roasted Tomato, Pepper, & Basil Soup

Posted on September 4, 2011 by

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This soup is a labor of love. It’s not hard, but it is time-consuming. Do it on a chilly morning when you have lots of chores to do but would rather be milling around your kitchen and filling your house with the amazing scents… Continue Reading “Roasted Tomato, Pepper, & Basil Soup”

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