These burgers are quick and easy to make, but add a major punch of tasty flavor to any meal. I cooked these burgers in Coconut Oil, which was a first for me. Coconut oil adds a delicate addition to the flavor, and the smell when the oil is melting is heavenly. Coconut oil is a [...]
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This recipe is featured in the May 2012 edition of Kentucky Monthly magazine and was the winner of the recipe contest for the category of Local Fare (you can see an image of the magazine article here. I’ve included ingredients from some of my favorite Kentucky producers including Bourbon Barrel Foods, Weisenberger Mill, Kenny’s Farmhouse [...]
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I recently spent some time in China and brought home some goodies from the local Asian markets. There were so many things I loved about the food on my trip, and noodles are a simple to prepare favorite. This recipe is full of green veggies and you get the added benefits of Mugwort in the [...]
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I’ll admit up front, this isn’t the healthiest recipe you’ll find on my site, but it is so tasty it is worth the splurge. I went to my good friends’ house for an Oscar’s party and we all made movie themed foods. I made food from The Help. If you’ve seen the movie, you know [...]
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I’ve been making this simple dish for years and I recently revamped it. It had been a while since I made it and when I had my first bite this afternoon I remember why it was a staple in my kitchen for years. It is easy to make, super tasty, heats up easily and travels [...]
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Last week I started my Mindful Eating Plan and the first recipe I made was Langostino Tails with Brussels Sprouts and Kale. Langostino is a Spanish word used to describe the meat of a Squat Lobster which is actually more of a crab. Regardless of what it is, it is tasty. You can also use [...]
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This meatloaf was a smashing success at my recent dinner party. The savory Italian spicing of the meat is a beautiful contrast to the sweet and tart cranberry topping. I went through 2 meatloaves with 7 people, of course I sent some home for cold meatloaf sandwiches the next day – the perfect lunch! Yield: [...]
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I love spaghetti squash but, like most people I hear complaints from, it doesn’t fully substitute as a pasta for me. There is a heartiness and texture to noodles I crave when I want pasta. Recently, I decided to combine spaghetti squash with whole grain spaghetti and the results were deliciously fantastic. Add a little [...]
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This is a hearty, healthy chili for those cool Fall nights and even colder Winter nights. There are a few ingredients in this mix that may surprise you: bittersweet chocolate, chocolate stout beer and pearl cous cous – different and delicious. This does make a very thick chili, so you could add more stock, tomato [...]
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These meatballs were a miracle of happenstance. I went to look for my standard oatmeal and realized there was none in the pantry. I was rummaging around for an additional starch filler for my meatballs and stumbled across my Quinoa (pronounced ‘keen-wah’). If you’re anything like the three guests at my table that night, you’re [...]
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