Midweek Musings ~ 10 Sassy Salads

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Spring is a great time to start getting your greens again. Today I thought I'd compile a link-list of some supremely inspiring veggie plates. … [Read more...]

Mesir Wat Lentil Stew with Ayib

Ethiopian Recipes

Throw open that spice cabinet and give your spice-jar tower a spin; we're putting them to good use today! Classic Ethiopian Recipes are a celebration of exotic spices and slow-cooked flavor. Mesir Wat, a traditional Red Lentil Stew, is both bold and comforting with a generous dollop of creamy Ayib … [Read more...]

Creamy French Onion Soup

Cream of Onion Soup

Creamy French Onion Soup. The marriage of two wonderful creations: Cream of Onion Soup and Easy French Onion Soup. … [Read more...]

Fennel Salad with Roasted Beets and Shaved Asparagus (GIVEAWAY)

Fennel Salad

I'm so excited about today's post! Not just because I have a lovely Fennel Salad to share, loaded with roasted beets, shaved asparagus, toasted walnuts and Asiago cheese. It's because I feel like I have a secret treasure to share with you... … [Read more...]

Roasted Red Pepper Soup

Roasted Red Pepper Soup

This cold-weather meal is easy on the love handles! Roasted Red Pepper Soup offers big flavor without busting your newly-made resolution. … [Read more...]

Everyone’s Favorite Chili Recipe

Beer Chili Recipe

My family's Favorite Chili Recipe ~ Beer Chili Great chili is like a really good friend... loads of intrigue, substance, and a little spice! … [Read more...]

Grilled Corn Salad with Smokey Vinaigrette

Grilled Corn Avocado Salad with Smokey Paprika Vinaigrette

Corn and tomatoes are still growing strong here in the Blue Ridge Mountains. This Grilled Corn Avocado Salad with Smokey Paprika Vinaigrette is a fantastic way to use up your "end of season" produce. … [Read more...]

Tabouli with Feta and Endive

Tabouli with Feta and Endive

A new-found love for Tabouli, with Feta and Endive. We all have those things we wouldn't eat as a kid. Then slowly, as we bloom into maturity, our palates develop a mind of their own. … [Read more...]

San Franciscan Cioppino

Cioppino Recipe

It was luring me. Making it's beguiling qualities present at every turn. Cioppino. … [Read more...]

Zucchini and Green Chutney Salad

Zucchini and Green Chutney Salad

  An artful slow carb recipe ~ Zucchini and Green Chutney Salad. Salads have the power to be wildly exciting or extremely boring. When you are trying to follow a slow carb diet, salads tend to be the latter. Without the help of nuts, cheese and croutons, is there hope for salad? I say … [Read more...]