These baked beans are so good we ended up snaking on them all night. There is definitely heat and the whiskey cooks off but imparts just that extra flavor. I never realized how much I loved them until I started making them from scratch.
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Roasted Potato and Arugula Salad
Today I am venturing to one of my favorite spots in San Francisco, Dolores Park. Dolores Park is beautiful and amazingly fun on weekend afternoons. Dozens of people and their pets come out and enjoy yard games, picnics, and cocktails while enjoying the art of people watching. Looking for something fun and different to include in my picnic lunch, I decided to make this roasted potato and arugula salad. It is the perfect accompaniment to any meal, twisting the old potato salad into something funky and original that will have you begging for more!
Roasted Jalapeño and Tomatillo Guacamole on Brown Rice Tortilla Chips
I am obsessed with avocados! They are one of my favorite foods in the world. Yesterday, I wanted to make a snack to enjoy while I watched my beloved Nittany Lions. I make guacamole all the time, so I decided to spice it up a little. Roasting the tomatillo and jalapeño gives this guacamole a smoky flavor! Enjoy 🙂
Orzo with Slow Roasted Oven Dried Tomatoes and Fresh Herbs
After slow roasting grape tomatoes, my kitchen smelled wonderful. A little orzo, some fresh herbs, the fragrant juicy tomatoes – it became the perfect side dish. [click to continue…]
Slow Roasted Oven Dried Tomatoes
Slow roasted oven dried tomatoes are so fragrant and flavorful. If your tomatoes are just starting to go soft you can roast them and they have a whole new life. You’ll love this recipe because you can put the tomatoes in a small container, pour some olive oil on top and keep them in your refrigerator. I’ve followed this with a post using the slow roasted oven dried tomatoes in an orzo salad.
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Spinach and Strawberry Salad
The other day I discovered the Olive Tap’s amazing vinegars and oils. It inspired me to play around with this classic salad. You’ll love this salad because it is so festive looking and you can switch the type of cheese you use. It’s equally delicious with brie (remove the rind), feta, saga blue or taste test with what you have on hand.
Glazed Beets with Feta Cheese and Fresh Mint
Glazed Beets with Feta Cheese and Fresh Mint
The farmers market had red and golden beets today. I don’t see them around here that often so I wanted to create a beautiful appetizer.
Roasting brings out a depth of flavor, the red beets are sweeter than the golden ones but the golden beets give a dish a pop of color.
You’ll love the addition of the balsamic glaze on the beets and the fresh mint, it brings the whole dish together.
Scalloped Potatoes
Scalloped Potatoes
Scalloped potatoes are the ultimate comfort food. Rich and creamy with a slightly crunchy top layer. They are so delicious that everyone wants the recipe. They remind me of the potatoes my mom would make on my birthday only better.
This will become a treasured recipe, it is so delicious and if you double the ingredients you can serve a crowd and you aren’t fussing when your guests come.
Brussels Sprouts on a Bed of Spaghetti Squash
This has been one of our favorite dishes to make together for years! It is a taste sensation! We used to make it only using pasta, but after discovering the wonders of spaghetti squash we would never go back! It’s wonderful for a meal by yourself or to please a crowd!
Guacamole Peppers
Guacamole is one of our absolute favorite snacks. We are always searching for new ways to enjoy it, whether we eat it on chips or rice crackers or right from the spoon! Guacamole peppers are the new favorite, they contain all the delicious guacamole flavor with a nice flavorful crunch created by the pepper. If you are looking for a low calorie way to eat guacamole or a just a new way to serve the snack guacamole peppers are perfect for you!
