It seems these days we have been so busy and who isn't? We have managed to be without a microwave for two months, but no way could I do without the crockpot! Use up what you have in the fridge. Prep time on this recipe is easy too. Gather Up: 6 to 8 large sausage … Continue reading Spicy Sausage Stew
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Orange Hazelnut Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette
This is a tasty and easy salad to throw together for just about any meal. The sweetness of the mandarin oranges blends perfectly with the bite of red wine vinegar in the dressing, while roughly chopped hazelnuts (filberts for those native to the PNW) add just a little crunch for texture. Gather Up (for the salad): … Continue reading Orange Hazelnut Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette
Mint Vinaigrette
Here's a great easy dressing for salads that would also go well over a variety of other veggies like steamed broccoli, riced cauliflower, or blanched asparagus. A full batch saved in a glass container in the fridge should last several days (assuming you don't use it all up sooner). Gather Up: 1/3 cup lightly packed … Continue reading Mint Vinaigrette
Onion & Bacon Grilled Turkey Breast
It's no secret we have an affinity for bacon. I mean, who doesn't? It embodies nearly all of the things our primitive taste buds crave - salt, fat, smokiness, and perhaps a hint of sweet (depending on the brine and cure ingredients). And when used as a "wrapper" for other meat during cooking, it becomes … Continue reading Onion & Bacon Grilled Turkey Breast
Basil Chicken & Rice Soup
*A quick note as Casey doesn't give this recipe enough justice.. From all the things we have made, this is definitely in our top 10. Try it VERY soon as it will definitely be worth it! Feeling like some good ol' chicken soup, but with a little Cantonese and Thai influence? Playing around with a clipped … Continue reading Basil Chicken & Rice Soup
Lemon Tajine
The company Karen works for had their Christmas party this past year at a Moroccan restaurant, which was an entirely new experience for the two of us. Admittedly, there are more than a few ingredients and foods on the traditional Moroccan menu that are definitely not what we would normally eat. However, for a first-time-ever-trying-this … Continue reading Lemon Tajine
Roasted Broccolini with Garlic and Lemon
This is a simple and fast side dish that is great with just about any main course from salmon to steaks to pork skewers. We use a two-step process to roast the veggies and then add garlic and lemon to keep the flavors all separated until just before serving. The result is a perfect tender-crisp texture … Continue reading Roasted Broccolini with Garlic and Lemon
Stuffed Portobella Mushrooms
What is the difference between a portobella mushroom, a cremini mushroom, and a white button mushroom (all of which are readily available at your local produce market)? Nothing...except maturity, and perhaps as much as $3 or $4 per pound. They are the same species - just harvested at different stages of their growth cycle. But unless … Continue reading Stuffed Portobella Mushrooms
Endive and Sausage Spaghetti
Maybe it is fitting that not that long ago we posted a recipe for pork chops with endive in which I mentioned not to confuse it with Belgian endive. That got me looking for a reason to give Belgian endive a try, because I'd never had it before. Shortly after, I stumbled into a simple … Continue reading Endive and Sausage Spaghetti
Turkey Noodle Stir Fry
Usually, when you glance through your typical Asian restaurant menu, most dishes come with either noodles or rice...and all too often if you ask for them to "hold the noodles," you end up with a meal that is about half the size it should be (because those noodles are a cheap filler), but for the … Continue reading Turkey Noodle Stir Fry
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