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From Global Inspiration to Weeknight Simplicity

Friday Four – Festive Seafood Gumbo – 121120

Friday Four – Festive Seafood Gumbo – 121120

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Seafood Gumbo 1 Cup Whole Wheat Flour  1 TB Olive Oil 2 TB Smoked Paprika 2 Cups Chopped Onion  1 Cup Chopped Red Pepper 1/2 Cup Chopped Celery 4 Garlic Cloves, Grated 1 (15 oz) Can Diced Fire-Roasted Tomatoes  1 TB (Purchased) Cajun Seasoning  24...

Spicy Tuesday – Roasted Mushroom Soup – Dill

Spicy Tuesday – Roasted Mushroom Soup – Dill

December is kicking off with cold weather – we need SOUP! Here’s a twist on cream of mushroom that’s fresh tasting and full of the rich flavor of umami. Dill is an herb used all over the world, and especially paired with mushrooms in Eastern Europe. Dill has been...

Black Baked Beans – An Easy and Flavorful Side!

Black Baked Beans – An Easy and Flavorful Side!

Baked Beans are a traditional side for tailgates and cook outs, here’s a version made with one of America’s favorite legumes – black beans. I've made this twist on baked beans for about 10 years now - and whenever they are served up, people love them! One of the last...

Spicy Tuesday – Smoky Tomato Soup – Smoked Paprika

Spicy Tuesday – Smoky Tomato Soup – Smoked Paprika

We’re rolling in to soup season – and we want to help you enjoy it! Here’s an easy and fun recipe to make that highlights lively tomato flavor and has fun crunchy croutons to top the delicious soup. Rich tasting from the umami rich tomatoes, the herbs you use are up...

Spicy Tuesday – Brussels Sprouts Blueberry and Pecan Salad – Parsley

Spicy Tuesday – Brussels Sprouts Blueberry and Pecan Salad – Parsley

Brussels Sprouts always make us think of fall, its pecan season AND we still have good blueberries in the market…that makes this salad seasonal and delicious! Have you had raw shredded Brussels sprouts? If you haven’t had a shredded sprouts salad, this one is a great...

Friday Four – Slow Cooker Black Bean and Quinoa Stew – 101620

Friday Four – Slow Cooker Black Bean and Quinoa Stew – 101620

No. 1 : Quick RecipeSlow Cooker Black Bean and Quinoa Stew 1 ½ Cups Try Color Quinoa1 TB Olive Oil3 Cups Veggie Broth½ tsp Sea Salt1 TB Turmeric3 Cans (15 oz) Seasoned Black Beans (this is about the only recipe I EVER use the sauce in a can of beans. I’m keeping it...

Spicy Tuesday – Creamy Pumpkin Pepper Soup – Cumin

Spicy Tuesday – Creamy Pumpkin Pepper Soup – Cumin

As we roll into fall, everything is coming up Pumpkin! This easy soup is warm, comforting and just a little bit better for us. We’ve ditched the heavy cream in favor of the immersion blender, making the soup creamy and delicious. As well as smoked paprika, cumin adds...

Spicy Tuesday – Cumin Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes

Spicy Tuesday – Cumin Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes

Who doesn’t love mashed potatoes? Soft, warm, creamy and delicious – they taste great. Here’s a swap-out for some of the potatoes that boosts veggies and flavors with cauliflower and spices, making it better-for-you and super delicious. Oh yeah, we think that these...

Friday Four – Seafood Soup or Zuppa di Pesce – 092520

Friday Four – Seafood Soup or Zuppa di Pesce – 092520

No. 1 : Quick RecipeZuppa di Pesce 1/2 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil2 Large Red Onions, chopped1 Large Carrot Minced2 Ribs Celery, Minced4 Cloves Garlic, grated3  LBs Mild, White, Firm Fish cut into 2-inch pieces (like halibut, red snapper monkfish or haddock)2 LB Medium...

Spicy Tuesday – Flavors of Fall Rice Salad – Thyme

Spicy Tuesday – Flavors of Fall Rice Salad – Thyme

Do the variety of different rice types and blends entice you with their beautiful colors and descriptions? They certainly do us! Fall seems like the best time of year to serve up a salad like this one – full of gorgeous color and delicious flavors. This week’s recipe...