Keys to the Cucina

A Trip to Wintergreen Resort in Virginia

A few weeks ago my family and I headed to the Blue Ridge mountains to celebrate the new year and … Continue Reading →

Posted in: Life, Travel \ Tagged: family, food, getaway, new years eve, ski resort, virginia, weekend trip, wild wolf brewery, winter, wintergreen

6 Ingredient Granola with Coconut, Maple Syrup, Honey and Cinnamon

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Guys, I feel like I struck gold with this granola right hurrr. One, it is addicting and two it is … Continue Reading →

Posted in: Breakfast, Sweets \ Tagged: breakfast, clean, coconut oil, easy, granola, healthy, honey, maple syrup, natural, organic, sweet

Portobello Mushrooms Stuffed with Italian Sausage

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I am back in action and ready to share this fabulous mushroom and sausage recipe with you today! This is … Continue Reading →

Posted in: Mains \ Tagged: 30 minute meal, easy, healthy, onions, peppers, portobello mushrooms, protein, sausage

Keys to the Cucina 2014 Superlatives

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Phew where did December go? Heck where did 2014 go? It feels like just yesterday that this happened and I … Continue Reading →

Posted in: Life \ Tagged: 2014 superlatives, blog, blue apron, chobani, food blog, food blogger, hatchery, highlights, recipes, williams sonoma

Cooking with Hatchery – Turkey Burgers with Smoked Gouda and Burger Sauce by Charleston Gourmet Burger Co.

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This burger marinade from Charleston Gourmet Burger Co. literally knocked my socks off. It never crossed my mind to marinate burgers … Continue Reading →

Posted in: Mains \ Tagged: burgers, charleston gourmet burger co., ciabatta bread, dijon mustard, hatchery, healthy, marinated, pan seared, turkey

Halibut with Spicy Tomato Caper Sauce

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Now that the heavy holiday meals are over, I immediately begin to crave tomato sauce. This past week has been full of … Continue Reading →

Posted in: Mains \ Tagged: 30 minute meal, capers, easy, fish, halibut, healthy, italian, quick, spicy, tomato sauce

Poached Egg with Sweet Pea and Greek Yogurt Spread over Toast

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The time has come to do some more experimenting with my favorite thing, Chobani Greek Yogurt. I took this recipe … Continue Reading →

Posted in: Breakfast \ Tagged: baguette, breakfast, brunch, chobani greek yogurt, parmesan, poached egg, spread, sweet pea, toast

Smoothie Week with Williams-Sonoma – “Egg Nog” Smoothie

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This post is part of participation in Williams-Sonoma’s Smoothie Week. The theme is “Not Your Typical Smoothie.” Egg nog. Do … Continue Reading →

Posted in: Sweets \ Tagged: breakfast, cinnamon, cloves, easy, egg nog, nutmeg, smoothie, weird smoothies, williams sonoma

Pizza with Vodka Sauce, Parmesan and Arugula

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Do you love pizza as much as I do? Good, because you will really enjoy this take which uses a … Continue Reading →

Posted in: Mains \ Tagged: arugula, easy, heavy cream, italian, mozzarella, parmesan, pizza, spicy, vodka, vodka sauce

Wedding Cakes + A Christmas Video

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Guys, I baked. I know it sounds to good to be true but I did. This time of year is … Continue Reading →

Posted in: Sweets \ Tagged: baking, confectioners sugar, cookies, easy, italian, pecans, powdered sugar, shortbread, wedding cakes

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