Update and Redux: C – This year I wanted to add miso to everything. It was one of my favorite flavors of the year. This salad dressing was perfect with shrimp and arugula. It’s also good with chicken or as a dips for chicken nuggets. That is why it made … Continue reading
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Healthy Holiday Week 2016: Roasted Whole Duck with Pear Chutney
Update and Redux: J – I’ve always thought of making duck as a celebration. It still is. It’s also pretty healthy … when you roast it, which renders out lots of the extra fat. Serving with lentils and a delicious pear chutney makes a tasty holiday dish that is really … Continue reading
Healthy Holiday Week 2016: Apple Pomegranate Cranberry Chicken Salad
C – The holiday’s can be the worst time for the health conscious. It’s a time for too many indulgences and not enough healthy eating. I need to have nutritionist follow me around and tell me what I need to eat at a holiday potluck or a party with loads … Continue reading
Healthy Holiday Week 2016: Arugula Lentil Salad with Pine Nuts
Update and Redux: C – A dish with pine nuts seems really festive. Make this arugula lentil salad with pine nuts to celebrate the holidays in a healthy and tasty way. C – My husband is tired of lentils. We loved lentils for a while. Those lentil patties were a … Continue reading
Healthy Holiday Week 2016: Chicken and Spinach Couscous with Oregano
Update and Redux: C – A rich and delicious dish like this healthy chicken and spinach couscous with oregano is the perfect dish to not ruin your holiday diet. You can bring it to a pot luck party or serve it to guests. Or … just make it for yourself … Continue reading
Healthy Holiday Week 2016: Quinoa Grits with Eggs and Oven-Roasted Tomatoes
Update and Redux: J – Neither Christina nor I are fans of normal grits. Not much there there. Quinoa grits are another story. Nice texture and flavor … even before you add much. This dish is my kind of healthy breakfast. Yum! C – I have never been a big … Continue reading
Thanksgiving Week 2016: Turkey Gravy Bacon Cheese Sandwich
Update and Redux: J – You’ll need to wait a day or so after Thanksgiving before you make this monster. Like I said, it is the whole dinner packed into one big sandwich. Make them for one of the weekend games … or, pace yourself and divide it. One half … Continue reading
Thanksgiving Prep Week 2016: Turkey Leg Quarters Two Ways, Smoked and Roasted
Update and Redux: J – This started out as a “because we can” effort … with the help of Luke and Chris. Now, it’s more like “Sure, why not. It’s so good.” Nothing is difficult. It presents well. And, it’s gone in a flash. Make lots. C – I am so grateful … Continue reading
Thanksgiving Prep Week 2016: Boneless Turkey Breast, Herb-Stuffed and Double-Rolled With A Shiitake Mushroom Veloute
Update and Redux: C – Want to make a different type of turkey to serve this year? Try this beautiful rolled turkey breast stuffed with an amazing herb stuffing. It will make your guests never want Thanksgiving to end. J – This year we went non-traditional! Whole roasted turkeys are … Continue reading
Thanksgiving Prep Week 2016: Magic Brine Roast Turkey
Update and Redux: C – Magic Brine? Yes! Turn your turkey into a really flavorful and juicy masterpiece. You will feel like you created something magical for your guests to enjoy. It’s worth a try at least once. Once is enough to get you hooked. It did for us. J – … Continue reading