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
Archive for the ‘Star Ingredients’ Category
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Broccoli Bounty
My sister once painted a pretty picture of broccoli in a field with a sunset in the background. Ha ha ha, she wasn’t amused that I thought her trees looked like broccoli…but the rest of the family had quite the… Read More
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Lemon Love is the Zest Kind of Love!
Pucker up because we’re going to get the squeeze on lemons! Don’t be deterred from the sour taste of lemons. These tart fruits are so useful in many ways. Eating them, smelling them, decorating with them…lemons bring zest to my… Read More
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Finding Comfort
Need a good conversation starter where everyone participates? Just ask: “What’s your favorite comfort food?” Folks have plenty to say on this subject! I posed this question recently to family and friends. It’s pretty hilarious how passionate folks are about… Read More
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2024 Could Be Your Lucky Year!
I’m a little bit superstitious. OK, let’s be honest, I’m superstitious about anything that will bring me luck! And like most of us, I’m wishing for good luck in 2024. So when it came time to deciding what to make… Read More
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The Hap-Happiest Time of the Year
Sure, I’m happy even though I’m crazy busy…but I’m keeping good cheer. I want to enjoy the most wonderful time of the year. Decorating, cookie making, shopping, wrapping, party planning….whew! I get a lot accomplished during the holiday season. And… Read More
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Not That Greek…Greek Yogurt!
The power of marketing strikes again! Yep, did you know that Greek yogurt is regular yogurt that has been strained? Greeks call it straggisto (strained yogurt). It’s that simple. And wait for it…strained yogurt might not have originated in Greece!… 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 way by… Read More
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Terrific, Tangy, Tasty Tacos!
Whoops! Just missed celebrating National Taco Day…or did I? I don’t need a specific day to applaud tasty tacos. We incorporate tacos into our DinnerTime Meal Plan all the time. Tacos are fun to make and fun to eat. They’re… Read More
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Apple Of My Eye!
Yay, it’s apple season! I picked up some lovely apples and pears at my area market to make this Apple Pear Crisp recipe. The fragrance as it cooked filled my kitchen and when I pulled it from the oven, I… Read More