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  • Dinner,  Recipe,  Vegetarian

    Mushroom & Leek Risotto

    February 27, 2020 / 0 Comments

    Creamy and flavorful, risotto is a special dish. It takes a little time and a lot of TLC, so I like to make double to guarantee leftovers!

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    Alice’s Cottage Pie

    February 17, 2020

    Squash Burrito Bowl

    September 3, 2020

    Leon’s Mushroom Stoganoff

    March 26, 2020
  • Dinner,  Gluten Free,  Healthy,  Recipe

    Grilled Chicken Tacos

    February 25, 2020 / 0 Comments

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    Greek Chicken Wraps

    September 21, 2020

    French Peas

    February 17, 2020

    Nerdy Pizza Pies

    October 21, 2020
  • Dinner,  Lunch,  Recipe,  Vegetarian

    Broccoli and Orecchiette Pasta

    February 18, 2020 / 0 Comments

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    Leon’s Mushroom Stoganoff

    March 26, 2020

    Gourmet Mushroom Quesadillas

    September 30, 2020

    German Potato Dumplings

    February 17, 2020
  • Dinner,  Recipe

    Dumplings

    February 18, 2020 / 0 Comments

    Easy and as old as time (or at least the Middle Ages), dumplings are the perfect addition to make any soup or stew a fulfilling meal.  Ingredients 2 cups flour 4 t baking powder 1 t salt 1 cup milk 1/2 t sugar 1 T butter Mix all ingredients together and rest for 5 minutes. Drop by spoonfuls into simmering soup or stew. Cover and cook for 15 minutes. 

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    French Peas

    February 17, 2020

    Gluten Free Chicken Piccata with Zoodles

    October 14, 2020

    Grilled Chicken Tacos

    February 25, 2020
  • Dinner,  Recipe

    Beef and Barley Stew

    February 18, 2020 / 0 Comments

    Warm, hearty and filling, this stew is the perfect comfort food in a bowl. Add dumplings (recipe below) and this becomes next level! I cook mine in the slow cooker.  Ingredients  2 lbs stew meat salt & pepper, flour 2 T olive oil 8 cups beef stock 2 cups water 1/2 cup celery, diced 1 onion, diced 5 cloves garlic, minced 1 large potato, shredded 1 cup shredded carrots 1 cup barley 2 onion soup mix packets Toss the cubes of stew meat in flour seasoned with heavy doses of salt and pepper. Sear the meat. Add onion, celery and garlic and sauté until brown and onions are tender. Add…

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    French Peas

    February 17, 2020

    Gourmet Mushroom Quesadillas

    September 30, 2020

    Italian Love Nests

    February 17, 2020
  • Appetizers,  Dinner,  Lunch,  Recipe

    Italian Love Nests

    February 17, 2020 / 0 Comments

    I’m not sure which genius invented these but they are absolutely perfect for serving to your loved ones! The best part is you can tailor them to your tastes! There are many steps to this one if you want to make these from scratch. For the sake of ease, I’ll post the main recipe first. Ingredients 8 oz spaghetti or angel hair 1 egg 3/4 cup grated Italian cheese salt & pepper to taste 2 cups of marinara sauce 12 meatballs 8 leaves of basil, sliced grated parmesan for garnish Heat oven to 350. Cook spaghetti to al denté. Rinse and add egg, cheese, salt, and pepper. Stir together. Fill…

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    Spring Rolls

    March 28, 2020

    Verity Taco Bites

    October 21, 2020

    Lemon & Spinach Hummus

    February 28, 2020
  • Dinner,  Recipe

    Verity’s Chicken & Dumplings

    February 17, 2020 / 0 Comments

    Ingredients 2 lbs skinless, boneless chicken breast, cubed 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 medium onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 leeks, sliced 5 carrots, chopped 5 stalks celery, chopped 4 Tbsp butter 4 Tbsp flour 1 tsp dried thyme 2 tsp salt 6 cups chicken stock 1/2 cup heavy cream 10 oz fresh or frozen peas Dumplings 1 1/2  cups flour 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 1  cup heavy cream 1 egg Heat oil in large dutch oven. Sear chicken on both sides. Remove from pot and set aside. Add onion, carrots, celery and leeks. Cook until tender. Add garlic and cook 2…

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    Comanche Chili Cheeseburger

    September 9, 2020

    Dairy free Cauliflower Leek Soup

    October 7, 2020

    Pork & Black Bean Stew

    February 17, 2020
  • Dinner,  Recipe

    Alice’s Cottage Pie

    February 17, 2020 / 0 Comments

    Alice misses her home cooking and attempts a cottage pie at the beginning of The Giver of Stars. In true Alice fashion, I too attempted this pie and it didn’t come out as ‘golden’ as I had hoped but was tasty none the less! The mashed potato topping I used was taken from the  vintage cookbook and did not disappoint.   Cottage Pie Nerdy Fact: Cottage pies are usually made with beef, while a Shepard’s Pie is made with lamb.  2 T olive oil 5 carrots, sliced 1 leek, sliced 1 lb ground beef 2 T parsley 2 tsp Italian Seasoning 1 tsp garlic powder salt & pepper 1 1/2…

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    Sauerkraut

    February 17, 2020

    Authentic Pesto Pasta with Parmesan

    October 21, 2020

    Vianne’s Potato & Lardon Soup

    February 17, 2020
  • Dinner,  Recipe

    Pork & Black Bean Stew

    February 17, 2020 / 0 Comments

    This stew is the perfect end to a cold winters’ day. Warm, comforting and as spicy as you like it, the pork is slow cooked in Mexican flavors.  Ingredients 2 lbs pork shoulder 2 T olive oil salt & pepper 1 T butter 1 small onion, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 4 garlic cloves, minced 2 tsp cumin 1 tsp chili powder 1 tsp oregano 1 tsp salt 1 can diced tomatoes 1-2 jalapeños, seeded 2 T cornmeal 2 cups chicken stock Trim the excess fat off of the pork shoulder and cube into 1 inch pieces. Salt and pepper the pork cubes. Heat olive oil in a pot…

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    Beef and Barley Stew

    February 18, 2020

    French Peas

    February 17, 2020

    Vianne’s Potato & Lardon Soup

    February 17, 2020
  • Dinner,  Recipe

    Sauerkraut

    February 17, 2020 / 0 Comments

    The food is as rich and encompassing as the book. My own take on the delicious meal Vianne made; pork roast with German potato dumplings, sauerkraut peppered with bacon and smoothed by shredded green apple, and of course, French peas drowning in tarragon butter.  Ingredients 1 lb bacon, diced 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 1 granny smith apple, shredded 3 cans sauerkraut, rinsed 2 cups chicken stock 1 baking potato, shredded 3 T butter salt & pepper to taste Brown the bacon until crispy in a large dutch oven. Remove from the dutch oven with a slotted spoon, placing on a plate covered in paper towels. Drain the grease except…

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    Pork & Black Bean Stew

    February 17, 2020

    Gluten Free Chicken Piccata with Zoodles

    October 14, 2020

    Vianne’s Potato & Lardon Soup

    February 17, 2020
  • Dinner,  Recipe,  Vegetarian

    German Potato Dumplings

    February 17, 2020 / 0 Comments

    This recipe has been passed down in my family for generations. I’ve done my best to put measurements to it, but we have always made them by feel. Dense and filling, these dumplings are best paired with the sauerkraut recipe below.  Ingredients 1 baking potato, peeled and cubed into 1/2″ pieces 2 baking potatoes, shredded 1 egg 1/2 cup milk 2 1/2 cups flour salt and pepper to taste Boil the cubed potato until tender. At the same time, boil a large stockpot of water. Put drained potato cubes into a bowl with the shredded potatoes. Add egg, milk and flour. At this point, you just have to play with…

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    Verity’s Chicken & Dumplings

    February 17, 2020

    Smoked Ricotta and Quail Egg Ravioli

    November 14, 2020

    Pork & Black Bean Stew

    February 17, 2020
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    French Peas

    February 17, 2020 / 0 Comments

    Light and gorgeously green, this dish will brighten any table! Ingredients 1 T olive oil 1 shallot, thinly sliced 1 clove garlic, minced 16 oz frozen or fresh peas 1/4 cup chicken stock 1/4 tsp lemon juice salt & pepper Cook down shallots in oil. Add garlic and sauté for 1 more minute until fragrant. Add peas, stock, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer until peas are tender, about 5 minutes. Top with tarragon butter.

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    Beef and Barley Stew

    February 18, 2020

    Gourmet Mushroom Quesadillas

    September 30, 2020

    Sauerkraut

    February 17, 2020
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    Vianne’s Potato & Lardon Soup

    February 17, 2020 / 0 Comments

    Rich and filling, this soup will comfort the soul and it’s also pretty enough for serving company during cool weather. It’s also vegetarian friendly. For potato without lardon soup, just substitute the bacon grease with olive oil and use a vegetable stock.  Ingredients 1 lb bacon, sliced 1 cup celery, diced 2 leeks, sliced 3 cloves garlic, minced 2.5 lbs potatoes, cubed 4-6 cups chicken stock 1 tsp white pepper 2 tsp garlic salt 1 tsp onion powder 2 tsp chicken bouillon 3 Tbsp butter 1/4 cup flour 1 cup heavy cream 2 tsp dried tarragon 3 Tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped green onions, sliced cheddar, shredded I made this in…

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    February 17, 2020

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    February 27, 2020
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I’m not crying. You’re crying. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ Wha I’m not crying. You’re crying. ⠀
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Whatever shall we do after reading the Bridgerton Whatever shall we do after reading the Bridgerton series?? ⠀
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I have an answer, my friends: Edie Cay. ⠀
Three words- Feminist 👏 Regency 👏 Romance 👏 ⠀
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Prize: 
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1) The Duke and I by Julia Quinn
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If you’re looking for something a little stronger, check out my newest novel cocktail, the 𝕌𝕡 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝔻𝕠𝕨𝕟𝕖𝕣. Espresso for the up, whiskey for the down.⠀
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Daisy Jones and the Six ~ A Rockin Good Time⠀
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