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From Global Inspiration to Weeknight Simplicity

Spicy Tuesday – Easy Crab Stuffed Mushrooms and MORE – Thyme

Spicy Tuesday – Easy Crab Stuffed Mushrooms and MORE – Thyme

Holidays mean appetizers! This easy recipe can be stuffed into almost anything! Since the crabmeat is already cooked – it works perfectly to stuff it into stuffing it into cherry tomatoes. or stuff baby potatoes or sweet peppers with the mixture. Thyme is a powerhouse...

Spicy Tuesday – Smoked Trout Rice Crisps – Dill

Spicy Tuesday – Smoked Trout Rice Crisps – Dill

Even though it’s going to be a smaller and more intimate holiday celebration this year – you’ll probably want to share some light appetizers before the big meal. Because it’s fast, pretty, inexpensive and better-for-you this is one to share over and over again. Fresh...

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...

Spicy Tuesday – EASY Pumpkin Pie – Cinnamon

Spicy Tuesday – EASY Pumpkin Pie – Cinnamon

It’s only a few days before the BIG day and if you are still thinking about running by the store and picking up a pie for Thanksgiving dessert…don’t do it! This pie is SO easy that you can whip it up in a matter of minutes. Purchase a pie crust at the store – or this...

Spicy Tuesday – Honey Cinnamon Muffins – Cinnamon

Spicy Tuesday – Honey Cinnamon Muffins – Cinnamon

The smell of cinnamon wafting from the oven is sure sign that holiday celebrations are just around the corner! This easy muffin recipe is a way to share a treat that’s great to dunk into a cup of coffee or tea for breakfast, and a perfect picker-upper at tea time. The...

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...

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...

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...

Spicy Tuesday – Mediterranean Lemon Herb Dip – Chives

Spicy Tuesday – Mediterranean Lemon Herb Dip – Chives

The flavors of creamy rich yogurt, bright lemon and garlic always make us think of the Mediterranean. This dip does too! We use it here for veggies, but it also is an awesome sauce with roasted or grilled fish or chicken. The dip is super easy to make, you’ll just do...

090820 I LOVE Mushrooms Salad – Thyme

090820 I LOVE Mushrooms Salad – Thyme

Do you love mushrooms? We do too! Here’s a delicious and easy and interesting way to enjoy mushrooms – no matter what kind you find in the market. Perfect as a salad tonight – and leftovers make a super pita stuffer for tomorrow. Mushrooms are little sponges of flavor...