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Holiday Entertaining 101

November 20, 2014 7:28 am \ 4 Comments \ by

With turkey day just one week away, I want to share with you some fabulous entertaining tips from the queen of … Continue Reading →

Posted in: Cooking and Entertaining Tips \ Tagged: easy, entertaining, holidays, stress free, tips

New Orleans Recap

November 11, 2014 12:02 pm \ 1 Comment \ by

I spent the Halloween holiday in New Orleans last week for the wedding of two great friends. This is the … Continue Reading →

Posted in: Travel \ Tagged: acme, bourbon street, central grocery, foodcation, foodie, halloween, live music, new orleans, stanley, travel

Crostini with Creamy Butternut Squash, Gorgonzola and Honey

November 6, 2014 7:28 am \ 3 Comments \ by

Have I got the most fabulous and festive Thanksgiving appetizer for you or what? Perk your ears up for this … Continue Reading →

Posted in: Appetizers \ Tagged: appetizer, butternut squash, cheese, creamy, crostini, fall, gorgonzola dolce, healthy, honey, maple syrup, thanksgiving

Chicken Chili with Beer and Kidney Beans

November 4, 2014 7:28 am \ 1 Comment \ by

I don’t have many good things to say about the wintery weather we’ve been experiencing, but eating this chicken chili … Continue Reading →

Posted in: Mains \ Tagged: ancho chili, beer, chicken, chili, cozy, easy, fall, kidney beans, spicy, warm

Roasted Acorn Squash with Maple Syrup and Cayenne Pepper

October 27, 2014 7:38 am \ 1 Comment \ by

My love affair with squash this fall is in full swing! Whole Foods recently had a serious squash sale and … Continue Reading →

Posted in: Sides \ Tagged: acorn squash, cayenne, easy, fall, maple syrup, side dish, snack, spicy, sweet

Apple Cider Brined Pork Chops with Leeks, Apples and Sage

October 24, 2014 7:28 am \ Leave a Comment \ by

A week ago my coworkers and I went apple picking at Homestead Farm in Maryland for some fun and team bonding. The … Continue Reading →

Posted in: Mains \ Tagged: 30 minute meal, apple cider brine, apples, easy, leeks, meat, pork chops, sage

Ziti with Yellow Squash, Tomatoes and Olives

October 21, 2014 7:28 am \ 2 Comments \ by

In the summer of 2007 I ditched Virginia and spent my days in New York City. My sister Lindsay graciously … Continue Reading →

Posted in: Mains \ Tagged: easy, healthy, italian, parmesan cheese, pasta, tomatoes, yellow squash, ziti

One Pot Chicken and Arborrio Rice

October 16, 2014 7:28 am \ 2 Comments \ by

Guys, I am about to let you in on the most delicious one pot recipe, and one that will guarantee … Continue Reading →

Posted in: Mains \ Tagged: 1 hour meal, arroz con pollo, beer, carrots, chicken thighs, easy, one pot meal, shallots, simple, wine moist

Egg Muffins with Italian Sausage, Spinach & Tomatoes

October 8, 2014 7:28 am \ 2 Comments \ by

I love getting farm fresh eggs from the market, especially in the fall. The eggs, with their light and varying … Continue Reading →

Posted in: Breakfast \ Tagged: breakfast, brunch, easy, egg muffin, eggs, freezable, garlic, italian sausage, make ahead, peppers, spinach, tomatoes

Cooking with Hatchery – Cornmeal Crusted Shrimp Tacos with Mango Habanero Jam and Okra

October 2, 2014 12:09 pm \ 2 Comments \ by

So I bought a big bag of cornmeal maybe six months ago, and didn’t open it up until this recipe! … Continue Reading →

Posted in: Appetizers, Mains \ Tagged: cilantro, cornmeal crusted, diane's sweet heat, hatchery, mango habanero jam, okra, red peppers, shrimp, soft tacos

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