Category Archives: Appetizers

Derby Dip {Roasted Red Pepper Dip}

Not sure I ever mentioned I used to do roller derby.  Well not the full contact version, but a derby for “women old enough to know better!”, Derby Lite. It was so fun, challenging, and the women were all amazing. … Continue reading

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Kitchen Time

This about sums things up these days… Luckily this weekend I had time to pick up some of the broken pieces and make some progress on the to do list.  Lots of time for some fun and relaxing too. I … Continue reading

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Superbowl Snacks {Caramelized Onion and Cheese Dip}

The Super Bowl is coming and I am very excited.  I have no idea who is even in the Super Bowl this year but any party that centers around good eats is my type of day.  Not just any good … Continue reading

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Popular Recipes of 2012

We have a lot in common, buffalo and breakfast to mention a few.  A lot of my favorites this year were your favorites too. Breakfast Quinoa Buffalo Cauliflower Dip Buffalo Hummus Flax Oat Bran Zucchini Muffins Smoky Frittata Any of … Continue reading

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Da Bears {Beer Cheese Dip}

It was a beautiful football Sunday around here, especially perfect for watching the game on the front lawn with friends. What goes better with football than beer, cheese (three of them), and pretzels.  Roasted garlic is a beautiful addition to … Continue reading

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Tomato and Basil {White Bean Basil Spread}

Plenty of tomatoes and basil to enjoy this week thanks to the CSA.  Layers of tomatoes, basil, finely shredded Swiss, salt, pepper, and a little drizzle of olive oil were packed into a pie crust for a very rich and … Continue reading

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Baked Squash Blossoms

The CSA box this week included squash blossoms.  They are gorgeous, amazing color. I have never cooked or even eaten squash blossoms so I was pretty excited to have them in the delivery. I have most commonly seen squash blossoms … Continue reading

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Small Plates {Smoky Frittata}

Part two of our small plates evening was even better than part one.  I am a little hesitant to tell you about this one, I am back to cauliflower.  Purely an accident, I picked the recipe not realizing it had … Continue reading

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Small Plates {Burnt Eggplant with Tahini}

Appetizers are an ideal summer meal in my opinion, especially when it is too hot to fire up the grill or be stuck in the kitchen.  Small plates type of meals also give me a chance to try new recipes, … Continue reading

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Happy 4th of July {Spicy Fennel Pickled Shrimp}

The 4th falls so odd this year, it’s like two work weeks in one. Monday at work, Tuesday and Wednesday off, back to work Thursday and Friday. It’s so hot here now though that work is not a bad thing. … Continue reading

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