Appetizers
Friday Four 042817: Orange Ginger Shrimp on Sesame Polenta
When we served this up to guests at a recent Date Night it was an immediate hit. Quick-to-make, this creamy orange and ginger shrimp can go from appetizer to entree flawlessly!
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Gruner Means GOOD!
Gruner Means GOOD If you like the crisp refreshing snap of a good Pinot Grigio, you’re in for a treat when you taste the subtle familiarity and pleasant distinctiveness of Gruner Veltliner. Pronounced: grooner velt-LEEN-er And if you are really cool? Just call it...
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Friday Four 042117 – Creamy Shallot and Manchego Souffle
Yes – you can bake up a souffle that will give you rave reviews. This recipe is super easy and super fun. Cue up the applause when you serve these beautiful puffs of creamy cheese RIGHT out of the oven!
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Fun with a Cork and a Fork!
Wednesday night found the Taste and Savor crew heading up to North Georgia for a big BIG wine tasting. We hosted 55 people for food and wine in a lovely community way up 85. What a great time we had – the audience was super and we spent the evening wining and dining....
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Spicy Tuesday – Spring Asparagus Soup – Chives
We’ve been on a soup kick lately – but there’s nothing like soup to warm up a chilly spring evening and get us ready for sunny weather. This soup is made with asparagus – a real harbinger of spring. Just because its thick and creamy doesn’t mean its made with cream!...
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Friday Four 033117: Strawberry Balsamic Salsa
Its strawberry season in Georgia and we’re enjoying the first of the season’s beautiful berries in more than just shortcake. This recipe rocks on a corn chip OR topping a piece of roasted fish – beautiful AND delicious!
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Spicy Tuesday – Roasted Red Pepper Romesco – Smoked Paprika
Roasty-toasty peppers, lemon juice, sherry vinegar and a pop of smoked paprika make this traditional Spanish sauce one that we return to again and again. Super with almost anything – from toast to seafood, veggies to chicken, once you try this creamy dip you’ll make a...
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Spring Strawberries on Atlanta and Company This Morning!
The first of Georgia strawberries are rolling into the stores. Here are some fast facts about our favorite luscious red berry – the most popular in the world. AND some easy and delicious recipes that I am sharing with fun host Christine Pullera on Atlanta and Company...
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spicy tuesday – sweet peppers stuffed with mediterranean salad – dill
The PINK group at The Thomas F Chapman Family Cancer Wellness Center is set to celebrate spring next Monday night! This appetizer is perfect for the “Spring Fling”, full of flavor and soooo good for us, too! We love these small peppers that are available in almost...
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Friday Four 02/24/17 Artichokes and Peppers with Basil-Balsamic Vinaigrette
This recipe can make a dinner special, or serve up a loaf of toast to create an easy and spectacular bruschetta! All the good things on one platter: tangy roasted red peppers, briny olives, rich cheese and zippy capers!
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Friday Four 02/17/17: Smoky Paprika Chicken
Chicken marinated with sweet smoked paprika, topped with Romesco makes a beautiful appetizer or yummy main dish. Add a salad and a loaf of crusty bread and dinner is done!
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Friday Four : JAN. 27TH, 2017 : Stealthy Snack for The Super Bowl – Creamy Shrimp Remoulade
Kick off the Game with a Snack SO Good – NO ONE will suspect… its a Little Better-for-them:) “Stealthy” Shrimp Remoulade is so quick and easy, your family and friends will love it. Shake it up by using the luscious dressing with crab, too!
read moreSpicy Tuesday – Pretty Pumpkin Hummus – Turmeric
Easy to make, a brilliant color and smooth creamy seasonal taste, what’s not to like about Pumpkin Hummus? We love hummus of all kinds, but pumpkin adds a unique savory flavor to the dip, so this one pops up in the healthy kitchen, often. Because it substitutes...
read moreSpicy Tuesday – Artichokes in Olive Oil and Garlic – White Pepper
Did you know that black and white peppers are both from the same plant? Black peppercorns are picked when almost ripe and sundried, turning the outer layer of the pepper black. To produce white peppercorns, this outer layer is removed before drying, leaving only the...
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Happy National Deviled Egg Day – Tuesday November 2nd!
Everyone loves Deviled Eggs - they are great for the upcoming holidays, or for a grab and go snack and certainly qualify as a Southern Staple at any occasion. Who doesn’t like a yummy bite that’s easy to make, easy to serve, easy to fill with creative custom recipes?...
read moreSpicy Tuesday – Patatas Bravas or Angry Potatoes – Smoked Spanish Paprika
Happy Halloween from us - to YOU! Here's an easy and spicy-good treat for ALL the trick-or-treaters in your family! Don’t worry about having to buy the wide variety of spices used in this recipe – the seasoning mix is not only wonderful on potatoes – its also great...
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Happy National Pasta Day – October 17th!
Can’t wait to share some of my favorite pasta recipes with Christine and the folks at Atlanta & Company today! Did you know that pasta is one of the world's most favorite foods? Spaghetti, lasagna, rotini, tortellini - there are OVER 600 known pasta shapes. Why? It's...
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Pumpkins, Sweet Potatoes and Squash – Happy Fall!
WOOHOO! In October, Squash, Pumpkins and Sweet Potatoes are all in season. I’m working with the fun folks at Atlanta & Company this morning to create three fun and different recipes, where any of the three delicious veggies can be used interchangeably! DID YOU KNOW?...
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Cherries, Cherries, Cherries
I love June! It’s all about cherries. Whether you like the dark sweet variety or the beautiful Rainier cherries from Washington State, this is your time of the year. Here are a couple of easy and beautiful recipes that can be made with fresh, (Yey!), or even frozen...
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APRIL 15TH, 2016 : Super Easy Chicken Meatballs with Red Pepper Jelly Sauce
Here’s an easy Chicken Meatball recipe that you can serve up as an appetizer OR a sandwich!
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