Just in time for Thanksgiving – Two Great Leftover Turkey Ideas!

Next week, much of America will be eating turkey. And many of us will have leftovers to enjoy for days to come. If you’re like me, you may not be fond of reheated, dried out turkey. In fact when I do reheat my turkey, I simmer it in the gravy so that it stays nice and moist. Sometimes, I throw in a few frozen peas and … Read more Just in time for Thanksgiving – Two Great Leftover Turkey Ideas!

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People are Raving about this Cauliflower Recipe!

Once in a while you come across a recipe that really knocks your socks off. Well this recipe for Bang Bang Cauliflower is one of those times.  I love cauliflower, but even if you don’t, you’re gonna love this dish! It’s a take-off on the famous “Bang Bang Chicken” dish, known for it’s sweet-spicy chili sauce that is served alongside. You can make it fiery hot … Read more People are Raving about this Cauliflower Recipe!

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Balance your Grilled Feast with this Fabulous Corn & Cabbage Slaw!

Fresh slaws make a perfect compliment to any grilled fish or meat. They add a little acid to cut the richness of protein and give you just the right fresh ingredients necessary to balance out your meal. With corn now in season, it is a terrific ingredient to add a bit of sweetness and crunch to create a fabulous slaw! I adapted this recipe from … Read more Balance your Grilled Feast with this Fabulous Corn & Cabbage Slaw!

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My Version of my favorite Spanish Tapas – Tortilla Espanola!

Tapas are such a fun way to dine, allowing you to share your meal with others and focus on the experience. Tapas have evolved through Spanish history by incorporating new ingredients and influences. Tomatoes, sweet and chili peppers, corn and potatoes, that are easily grown in Spain’s current microclimates, are common ingredients used. The traditional Tortilla Espanola, my favorite tapas, has nothing to do with what we know as the soft, … Read more My Version of my favorite Spanish Tapas – Tortilla Espanola!

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Another Victory for Brussels Sprouts!

  One of my favorite holiday gifts so far this year is “The San Luis Obispo Farmer’s Market Cookbook!” Written by Kendra Aronson, it is a compilation of stories and recipes from local farms and restaurants on the central coast of California.  Aside from the tantalizing recipes, the pages are filled with enticing photographs that are sure to make your mouth water! For my first endeavor into … Read more Another Victory for Brussels Sprouts!

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Fall Slaw with Apples and Corn

I like the texture of cabbage as an alternative to a regular lettuce salad once in a while. Napa cabbage is one of my favorites as it is a little more delicate and has a really nice flavor. With some farm fresh Talley Farms Napa cabbage, fuji apples and non GMO corn left in my fridge, I decided to make a slaw. There are many ways you can make … Read more Fall Slaw with Apples and Corn

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Forget about making Florets, cook your Cauliflower whole!

This recipe will knock your socks off! It is quite simple and minimizes prep time by cooking the cauliflower whole. It makes a gorgeous presentation and tastes absolutely scrumptious! It’s even great as leftovers. The only prep you need to do to the head of cauliflower is to cut off the base and leaves and hollow out the core slightly with a small paring knife. … Read more Forget about making Florets, cook your Cauliflower whole!

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Spring Fruit makes Fantastic salad Combinations!

It’s so exciting when I can pick fresh fruit right off of my own tree in my backyard. It doesn’t happen often as I only have 5 dwarf fruit trees and most of them only bear fruit every other year. However, my white peach tree gives me a very early harvest each year of whatever I can protect from the squirrels and birds! With my … Read more Spring Fruit makes Fantastic salad Combinations!

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