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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
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...
What is an Aioli – and How to Make One
Aioli means “garlic and oil” in ancient Catalan/Provencal languages – and that’s the two primary ingredients in this lovely, rich sauce. It’s served up in Mediterranean Spain, Southern France - Provence and Southern Italy – Calabria and Sicily. I often see it with as...
Friday Four – Pumpkin Hummus for the Holidays – 112020
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Pumpkin Hummus 2 Cans (15 oz) Cannellini Beans, drained and rinsed 1 Cup Canned Pumpkin, (about 3/4 of a 15 OZ can.) 2 TB Lemon Juice 2 Garlic Cloves, grated 1 Tsp Sea Salt 1 Tsp Cumin 1⁄2 Tsp Allspice 1 Tsp Smoked Sweet Paprika 1 Cup Crumbled...
Spicy Tuesday – Goat Cheese and Herb Stuffed Mushrooms – Thyme, Rosemary and Sage
With the Thanksgiving Holiday in a little more than just a week – we’re trying to help you think about how to share good food with YOUR family and (maybe) a few friends. Stuffed mushrooms are always a favorite around our families, but they are typically filled with...
Friday Four – Oooey Gooey Buffalo Bean Dip – 103020
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Oooey Gooey Good Buffalo Bean Dip 2 (15 OZ) Cans Cannellini (White Beans), rinsed and drained, divided 4 OZ Light Cream Cheese or Neufchatel Cheese, softened ½ Cup Plain Nonfat Greek Yogurt 2/3 Cup Buffalo Sauce, (your favorite brand) 2 TB Grated...
Friday Four – Easy Asian Inspired Peanut Sauce with Roasted Shrimp – 100920
No. 1 : Quick RecipePeanut Sauce 2 TB Grapeseed Oil2 TB Red Curry Paste2 TB Natural Peanut Butter1 Cup Coconut Milk2 TB Honey1 TB Tamari or Light Soy Sauce1 tsp Lemon Juice½ Cup Roasted and Salted Peanuts, finely chopped Roasted ShrimpHeat oil over medium heat in...
Friday Four – Antipasto Salad with Tomato Basil Dressing – 091920
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Antipasto Salad with Tomato Basil Dressing 1 (15 OZ) Can Cannellini Beans, Rinsed and Drained1 Tsp Italian Seasoning1/2 Tsp Red Pepper Flakes1/2 Tsp Sea Salt1 TB Extra Virgin Olive OilJuice of 1/2 Lemon4 - 6 Cups Baby Spinach1 Cup Grape Tomatoes,...