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From the Bar: Thyme Infused Grapefruit Margaritas

May 1, 2012 · Filed under helpful reblogs · Tagged , , ,

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Happy May Day! To kick off this lovely spring day, I wanted to share with you one of my all time favorite cocktails...MARGARITAS! We've all had them, I'm sure. They're sweet and tart and perfect for warm weather dinners outside. Normally, I'd buy any old margarita mix and toss in whatever cheap tequila we have on hand and call it done, but ever since our stay in New York last fall (where I encountered many MANY cocktails that were made from scratch and of unique parings), I've been more and more interested in making and experimenting with gourmet at-home cocktails- …

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I don't drink, but I think my mom will appreciate this recipe! I am going to reblog it so she has access it to!! Thanks for sharing such a great idea for those who enjoy their margaritas!!!

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From the Kitchen: Herbed White Bean Crostini

April 26, 2012 · Filed under helpful reblogs

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During our little road trip last week, we had the best lunch at Cibo in Sausalito and I haven't been able to shake the craving for their white bean crostini (which was a surprise side dish that came with the quiche I ordered). So, yesterday, I attempted my own version and served us up a tasty, garlicky, herbed, white bean crostini lunch.

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So we tried this recipe out this evening with our Asparagus & Artichoke Quiche   and it was pretty good.  We didn't have red crushed pepper, so we left that out and we warmed the bean dip on top of the baguettes as they "warmed/baked" in the oven... also we sprinkled with a bit of paremesan cheese.  Our oldest son LOVED these and kept asking for more.  There was enough for each of us, 4, to have 4 pieces... he had around 6 or 7.  haha!  Thanks for sharing this recipe!!!

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EZ Onion Quiche Recipe

April 25, 2012 · Filed under helpful reblogs · Tagged , , ,

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  1. 1  cup saltines rolled into crumbs
  2. 1  cup butter melted
  3. 4  cup sweet or Vidalia onion thinly sliced
  4. 4  large eggs beaten
  5. 2  cup milk
  6. 1  cup sharp cheddar cheese-grated

salt and pepper to taste

Mix 1/2 cup butter with cracker crumbs and pat into 9-inch pie plate.saute onion in 1/2 cup butter.put onion into pie shell.Slowly add milk to eggs.pour over onion.sprinkle top with cheese.bake at 325F about 30 -35 minutes or until is cheese is light brown…

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If onions are healthy and good to have around... you might want to try this recipe - sounds good!!! (we may be giving this one a go once the onions come up from the garden)

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Deep dish quiche

April 24, 2012 · Filed under helpful reblogs · Tagged , , , , , ,

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This was a popular item on our menu at Chez Chloé. Deep dish savory torte. Deep dish quiche. Let me know if you think of the perfect name. Honestly, I can't remember where I saw this the first time or if I made it up. I don't think I can take the credit for the original idea but this is my recipe.

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My husband LOVES making quiches, this one might be right up his ally. We are working on eating more locally grown foods, and the items you have in this recipe are all items we'll be able to purchase from our local farmer's market this season... I think we'll give it a go, well at least I'll make him give it a go and I'll eat it! ;)

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Quick Blue Spinach

April 23, 2012 · Filed under helpful reblogs · Tagged ,

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There is nothing like looking in your kitchen and finding the ingredients to try something new. You may recognize the spinach from the Low Carb Beef Stroganoff and the blue cheese from the Bacon, Blue Cheese and Apple Omelette.

Four ingredients: fresh spinach, lemon juice, blue cheese crumbles and bacon bits.

Fill a large skillet with the spinach and sprinkle about 2 T of lemon juice over the leaves.

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Mom/Aunt S.Swank... you two need to give this a try! Doesn't this sound like it would be paired with grilled steak so nicely? MmMMmmm let me know if you try it and what you think!

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What's for Dinner: Menu Planning 101

April 23, 2012 · Filed under helpful reblogs · Tagged

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I just don't have time, it's too hard to plan a menu, I never have the ingredients I need, these are several complaints I have heard from myself and friends as to why the food in the refrigerator  spoils and we end up eating out, getting take out or relying on convenience foods. The trick is to have a system in place, only buy what you need and to know your weekly schedule in advance.

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Yay... I'm not the only one. Check out this blog entry for some helpful tips in making your meal planning easier for you. No families are going to plan the same, but getting into the habit is key... and perhaps these tips will help you form a good habit??

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From the Kitchen: Rustic Plum Tart

April 22, 2012 · Filed under helpful reblogs · Tagged , , ,

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Good friends of ours became new parents for the first time about two weeks ago so when we went to visit their little one, we brought along dinner from one of our favorite restaurants and I made this rustic plum tart for dessert. I've always heard that you should bring new parents a good meal in lieu of flowers or a card because they're so busy figuring out their new schedule that removing just one simple thing from their to-do list makes life easier.

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What a delicious looking tart. We'll have plums coming in season this summer here in MI and there is a grower that brings multiple types of plums to the local farmer's market. We'll have to give this tart a try with various types of plums!! Thanks for sharing.

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Leek and Ricotta Tartes

April 22, 2012 · Filed under helpful reblogs · Tagged , ,

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Today was a beautiful sunny day and the first time that I went to work by bike. The weather is quite mild these days, so we can sit on the balcony in the evening and have some good food. I was seeing this receipe in a magazine the other day and I thought this sounds like good stuff to have on a spring evening with a little glas of white wine.

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We LOVE cheese, and leeks are becoming a new fav. We loves the flavor (and smell) they give off when cooking/eating them!! (I currently have them cooking in the crock pot with chicken right now.) I am going to give this recipe a go this summer. It seems like a simple/quick lunch/dinner to make. Paired with a salad this will be perfect!!

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Quick Tip - Dicing VS. Grating Onions

April 22, 2012 · Filed under helpful reblogs · Tagged

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Do you ever add onions to your meatloaf, meatballs, or burger patties? Do you ever find that the diced onion parts make it difficult to shape the meat into whatever shape you need it to be and that the onions aren't as evenly spread throughout the dish as you might like? My suggestion is to grate the onion.

Grating an onion breaks down the onion so that what you have left is onion pulp and juice.

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Grating instead of dicing.. interesting idea.

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Cauliflower Crust Pizza

April 22, 2012 · Filed under helpful reblogs · Tagged , ,

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I came across this cauliflower crust pizza on Pinterest, and was instantly intrigued. A low-carb pizza? Sign me up! I was skeptical, of course, but curious enough to try it and see how it tasted. I was pleasantly surprised by the results. Now obviously, it is not quite the same as a traditional piece of pizza with soft, chewy crust, but it's a great substitute when you're watching your carb intake.

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This looks AMAZING and I hope we can give this a go! If anyone tries this before we do PLEASE let us all know how it turns out!!! (I might even email this to my mom, she is always looking at carbs!)

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