Easy recipes for the everyday cook.
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Chicken Curry is a sponsored post on behalf of World Kitchen, however opinions expressed are 100% my own. This Chicken curry recipe is an easy, stovetop version of the classic Indian dish, but with Thai characteristics. For this rich and hearty meal, I use coconut milk, basil, cilantro, jalapenos, corn and lime juice, for a sweet…
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Seafood Thai Coconut Soup is an easy and healthy appetizer or entree using scallops, shrimp, vegetables and a red curry coconut broth. We are all busy and looking for new easy meals to prepare for our family. Seafood Thai Coconut Soup using Dorot Fresh Frozen Garlic and Herbs makes for a 30-minute meal or appetizer…
Bolognese Sauce is a classic Italian sauce. Ground meat and coarsely chopped vegetables give this Bolognese recipe a rich and hearty taste that serves well over pasta and in lasagna. Traditional preparation of Bolognese Sauce starts with sweating the trinity of vegetables, carrots, onions and celery, in a large sauce pot. The addition of tomatoes,…
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*I received compensation in exchange for this post, however all thoughts and opinions are my own. I often struggle with what to bring to parties. Because of the mere fact that I am a food blogger, the pressure to bring something original, visually pleasing and above all else, tasty, is very high. After I played…
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Winter and tomato…. two words that generally don’t go together. Let me explain the reasoning behind my Winter Tomato Salad. Florida and California are the largest US growers of tomatoes and while during the winter months, they are still grown domestically, they don’t seem to have the flavor as extreme heat grown tomatoes. It seems…
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Yep- that is a mouth full! I recently had the pleasure of tasting the new Roy’s Restaurant Pacific Rim menu. It was delightfully tasty with unique and innovative flavor combinations. I recognize that not everyone has a Roy’s near them, so I’m bringing you an adaptation of one of their recipes, Garlic Peppercorn Crusted Mahimahi…
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You spend all of this time choosing, rinsing and chopping vibrantly colorful fresh vegetables for a glorious salad. Do you really want to smother it with a clumpy, store bought dressing? Goodness no! Prepare yourself a Fresh Herb Vinaigrette! Making your own salad dressing is as simple as it gets, taking only a fraction of…
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Have I ever shared my love for risotto with you? If not, I am now. I love it! Rich, decadent and creamy dishes rate high on my list of favorites, with risotto, I get the creamy without all of the fat and calories that come with heavy cream. This version is flavored with traditional Italian…
