Hola! Shake a maraca and samba your way over to join us for a fun El Cinco de Mayo fiesta. Dip into our Chipotle-Black Bean Salsa and sip on a margarita. It’s fiesta time and we’re ready to celebrate. I’m always up… Read More
Archive for the ‘Star Ingredients’ Category
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Lovin’ Leeks!
My sister-in-law makes a delicious Potato Leek Soup. I really enjoy the flavor of her soup, but have only recently had the courage to cook with leeks myself. I think any ingredient I have not used before intimidates me just… Read More
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Garlic. 5 Tips to help you cook like a chef in your own kitchen.
Garlic is one of those staples found in my kitchen any time of the year. The smell of garlic sautéing in a pan lets everyone in our family know I am cooking up something tasty! I add it to a… Read More
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Nutty About Pecans!
What’s the first thing that comes into your mind when you think “pecans”? My mind immediately pictures a warm pecan pie. It seems to me pecans are pigeonholed as best for pie and other sweets, when in fact they are used… Read More
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Feel the Pressure!
Last year, I picked up a “new-to-me” kitchen appliance — the Instant Pot. I’d been thinking about using a pressure cooker since I met a couple who was traveling around the world in their sailboat. They said that pressure… Read More
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The Root of My Love for Root Veggies.
I just received a ray of sunshine in my mailbox. The first seed catalogue of the year! This catalogue is all about root vegetables, and the pictures are gorgeous! Cooking with “winter produce” can be as much fun and creative… Read More
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Stop and Smell the Cocoa!
Mmmm, yummm! Have you ever waited for a mug of cocoa to cool down enough to drink? As a child, cocoa wasn’t something we were allowed every day, so those times we did make it were extra delightful. Usually it was… Read More
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Oodles of Noodles! And Crickets Too.
“Butta la pasta!” “Throw in the pasta” is an Italian expression that essentially means “I’m on my way home.” Just hearing the word “pasta” has me thinking of my favorite Italian recipes. It all starts with the noodle. Pasta was… Read More
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Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler!
Let the good times roll! October 12th is National Gumbo Day. There are festivals all over Louisiana this month to celebrate their state dish. Lucky for those who are close enough to attend! I’m going to celebrate in my own… Read More
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Knock Knock! Orange you glad it’s October?
Ever notice how all the scary movies premier in October? Creepy, frightening, scream-worthy movies and shows portending Halloween. Boo! Why does the entire month need to be so terrifying? My kids love the whole chiller genre, but I don’t “do… Read More