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From Global Inspiration to Weeknight Simplicity

Friday Four – Roasted Shrimp over Lemony Herbed Orzo- 091721

Friday Four – Roasted Shrimp over Lemony Herbed Orzo- 091721

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Roasted Shrimp over Lemony Herbed Orzo 1 LB Large Shrimp in the Shell 2 TB Extra Virgin Olive Oil, divided 1 TB Italian Seasoning 1 Tsp Sea Salt ½ Tsp Red Pepper Flakes 1 Cup Orzo, Prepared as Package Directs Zest and Juice of 1 Large Lemon 1 Cup...

Summer’s End Eating with Atlanta and Company

Summer’s End Eating with Atlanta and Company

Eating well in summer starts with all your favorite produce. We are so lucky in Georgia to have summer fruit and veggies through the month of September, and sometimes even in October! Here are three ways to celebrate the end of summer eating with delicious produce....

Spicy Tuesday – Patatas Bravos or Spicy Potatoes – Smoked Paprika

Spicy Tuesday – Patatas Bravos or Spicy Potatoes – Smoked Paprika

An aromatic packed-with-flavor appetizer or side dish, Spanish spicy potatoes are easy to make and wonderful to share. The traditional preparation of this dish uses only white potatoes and those potatoes are fried. We’ve lightened up the dish and made it better-for-us...

Friday Four – Mexican Veggie Lasagne – 091021

Friday Four – Mexican Veggie Lasagne – 091021

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Mexican Veggie Lasagne 12  Cups Veggies in 1” pieces, (Your Choice like Eggplant, Onions, Cauliflower, Green Beans, Sweet Potatoes, Squash, Bell Peppers) 3 TB Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 TB Smoked Paprika 1 TB Chipotle Chile Powder 1 TB Sea Salt  + 1...

Spicy Tuesday – Farro, Red Pepper and White Bean Salad – Rosemary

Spicy Tuesday – Farro, Red Pepper and White Bean Salad – Rosemary

This simple salad makes a bright, tangy companion to almost anything off the grill. It would make an excellent picnic salad because you can make it a day ahead; the extra time just gives the flavors more time to sink into the beans.  It can also be put together at the...

Friday Four – Grape Tomato Salad with Baked Feta – 090321

Friday Four – Grape Tomato Salad with Baked Feta – 090321

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Grape Tomato Salad with Baked Feta 1 (8 OZ) Block of Feta ¼ Cup EVOO Sea Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper to taste Red Pepper Flakes (optional) 1 TB Honey 2 Cups Grape Tomatoes, halved 1 Head Romaine, torn ¼ Cup Red Wine Vinegar Chopped Basil, Mint...

Spicy Tuesday – Kale and Brussels Salad – Red Pepper Flakes

Spicy Tuesday – Kale and Brussels Salad – Red Pepper Flakes

This salad is not only yummy-good but yummy-good for you! The combo of Kale and Sprouts make a crunchy good salad, and the dressing rocks the cruciferous greens. Red pepper flakes add a zing to the salad. Using these little flakes in a salad like this is good for your...

Friday Four – Cherry Ricotta Cake – 082721

Friday Four – Cherry Ricotta Cake – 082721

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Cherry Ricotta Cake Nonstick Spray 1½ Cups Whole Wheat Pastry Flour, (or All Purpose Flour) 1 Cup Raw Sugar 2 Tsp Baking Powder ¼ Tsp Sea Salt 3 Large Eggs 1½ Cups Ricotta, plus more for garnish 1½ Tsp Vanilla ½ Cup Unsalted Butter, melted and...

Spicy Tuesday – Easy Black Bean Burgers – Smoked Paprika

Spicy Tuesday – Easy Black Bean Burgers – Smoked Paprika

These super easy burgers are the solution to a fast week-night meal, or an evening where nothing else but a “burger” will do. Meaty-tasting with lots of hearty texture and umami flavor, they are so satisfying, you won’t miss the meat! Along with the black beans, the...

Friday Four – Grilled Chicken with Peach BBQ Sauce – 082021

Friday Four – Grilled Chicken with Peach BBQ Sauce – 082021

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Grilled Chicken with Peach BBQ Sauce 8 – 12 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs 2 TB Olive Oil 1 TB Sea Salt 1 Tsp Freshly Ground Pepper 1 Tsp Red Pepper Flakes 1 Recipe Peach BBQ Sauce **Oil the Grill Chopped Parsley  Step One Place the...

Spicy Tuesday – Crisp and Crunchy Orange Honey Coleslaw – Basil

Spicy Tuesday – Crisp and Crunchy Orange Honey Coleslaw – Basil

There’s nothing like warm weather to inspire the “coleslaw” in us! This one is a yummy blend of cabbages, carrots, orange and honey. Use this slaw as a side, topping slices of avocado in a pita or serve it up as a bed for a piece of grilled white fish for dinner...

Spicy Tuesday – Zucchini Banana Muffins – Cinnamon

Spicy Tuesday – Zucchini Banana Muffins – Cinnamon

Does it seem like everyone is offering up zucchini from their garden to you? There's a reason - its zucchini season! Here's an easy way to enjoy some of the ubiquitous squash, without a lot of hassle and time in the kitchen. Incredibly moist and yummy, these...

Friday Four – Juicy Ripe Mango and Tomato Salad – 080621

Friday Four – Juicy Ripe Mango and Tomato Salad – 080621

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Juicy Ripe Mango and Tomato Salad 1/4 Cup White Balsamic Vinegar 1/4 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 TB Dijon Mustard 1/2 Tsp Sea Salt  2 TB Minced Red Onion 1 Small Cucumber peeled and seeded, cut into ½” Cubes 1 Jalapeno, ribs removed, seeded and...

Spicy Tuesday – Summer Fresh Tomato Pasta – Parsley

Spicy Tuesday – Summer Fresh Tomato Pasta – Parsley

A summer dinner with tomatoes and the best herbs from the garden? We call that really good eating! Here’s a simple delicious recipe with the flavors of Italy all in a beautiful bowl that can be eaten as a meal. We are enjoying a trio of flavorful herbs, including...