Inspiration for me comes often from thinking back on unexpected special experiences I’ve shared with family and friends. To know what I mean – close your eyes and think of a moment where you didn’t plan, where all you can see is smiles and laughter, where you are spending wonderful time with your significant other…
Tag: Condiments
Zucchini Lamb Burgers with Celery Slaw
I had grown up knowing that the all American cheese burger was an irreplaceable trademark of summer. Over the last 20-30 years, I’ve seen (and/or created) burgers that are made from so much more than the all beef patty with cheese. There are burgers made of pork, lamb and even salmon; burgers topped with bacon…
Charcuterie Board
Here I go – jumping on the proverbial bandwagon of the popular meat and cheese plate. These have been around forever and I have made my fair share over time, but have always been hesitant to post about them because of the sheer volume of combinations that can be built can be a bit intimidating….
Tropical Salsa w/SS Ricotta Spread and Baguette
This summer has been a hot one, full of humidity, sunshine, and the opportunity to sit outside on a Sunday morning enjoying the breeze and birds chirping. It is SUMMER! The reason why all midwesterners persevere thru long winters – to enjoy these months of sunshine and green grass. That season change as the world…
Ricotta Spread with Home Made Ricotta
I took a day off from work recently with the thought of relaxing and doing almost nothing. From the moment I woke up, I did whatever I wanted – long walk with the dog, coffee on the coach, watching master classes, flipping channels, etc. The lack of the ‘have to do’s’ left me open to…
Bacon Rhubarb Jam
I will never forget the first time I had bacon jam (ok…I’m sounding dramatic), but really, for a lover of bacon, the flavor is quite amazing. It was at a local restaurant called Iron Tap and they serve it on Pimento Cheese Bruschetta (OMG – so good) and what else could they serve it on,…
Avocado Garlic Aioli
The simple touches can make a dinner special. In the case of the Mexi-Turkey Burgers, the specialty came in the homemade flavors Aioli that topped the burger. When enjoying the turkey burgers, this aoili replaced the creaminess of the traditional ketchup or mustard, while adding a freshness with garlic and lemon juice and just a…
Caramelized Onions
Absolutely love the sweet flavor that develops from cooking onions low and slow with salt, sugar and butter. The caramelization gives the best onion flavor that can be used with anything. It goes great on toast, pizzas, with beef, burgers, soups, salads, or if you are a true onion fan, straight out the jar. Now…
Balsamic Reduction Sauce
It seems like there are many of those new concept specialty olive oil and balsamic vinegar stores popping up around the cities. I am a big fan of both the oil and the vinegar and all they do for all different types of foods, so I find these shops quite exciting. I was gifted a…
Peanut Sauce
This week is all about sauces and what you can do with them. I thought it would be fun to showcase easy things to make that will allow different dinner options than your typical store bought sauces. To be fair and completely honest, when I work all week and want food on the table before…
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