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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Potatoes, Cheese, Bacon, Chives, Salt, Pepper – is there anything better? I think not. This dish is a simple combination of favorites used in a baked potato, served in a cool potato salad (which can also be served warm). We had this with grilled hot dogs and burgers for Super Bowl and it was an [...]
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Sometimes the simplest foods are the best, and this sautéed spinach is no exception. A little garlic, olive oil and lemon can make a lovely green a bite of heaven in just a few minutes time. This dish is healthy and satisfying, and a favorite for nights when I want to walk away from the [...]
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Sweet Potatoes are one of my favorite Southern staples. The sweet, melt in your mouth texture is heaven on plate. It is just an added bonus that they’re so good for you. Ideally for a hash you would make a uniform cubed dice. I wasn’t thinking that far ahead when I went into the zone [...]
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Succotash is one of my favorite dishes and is quite popular in my family. I’ve added a few unexpected twists and turns to my version to give it a little edge. Traditionally Southern Black Eyed Peas combined with Edamame (the Japanese inspired soybeans now made popular in the U.S.) make for a unique bean combination, [...]
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These tasty sweet potatoes were a big hit at my dinner table last week. Everything was good, but these sweets were something special. The greatest thing is this is one of the easiest, most low maintenance side dishes you can make. It is a perfect addition to your holiday table. Yield: About 6 Servings INGREDIENTS: [...]
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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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These tasty Brussels Sprouts taste like a burst of Fall when combined with Apples, Cider, Pecans and a few simple pie spices. The saltiness of the Country Ham is the perfect accent against the sweet roasted flavors of this dish. The key to good Brussels Sprout texture is to brown until the leaves are a [...]
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It has been Fall food madness at my house and all varieties of squash are at the top of the list. I went to the local market today and picked up some late season fresh corn and a couple varieties of squash. I brought them home and mixed them with lots of garlic and onions [...]
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I’ve been longing for Ireland ever since I visited last Thanksgiving. While I hope to plan another trip soon, I’ve been cooking up some Irish inspired foods in the meantime. Outside of America, where we first look to Idaho, Ireland rules over potatoes. Add some devilishly good Irish butter and cheese to the mix and [...]
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