Category Archives: Entrees

Looking to make the perfect main course? Our selections are delicious, easy, and sure to please!

Linguine with Clam Sauce

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Linguine with Clam Sauce

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Anyone who’s been reading my blog for the past few years knows I’m a seafood lover! This linguine with Clam Sauce is so easy to make. Dinner will be on the table in half an hour… or less!! This dish … Continue reading →

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Pecan Crusted Mahi with Roasted Red Pepper Coulis

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Pecan Crusted Mahi with Roasted Red Pepper Coulis

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This dish looks elegant, but it’s simple… and believe me, it’s super easy to prepare. I love the crunchy pecan crust, and I love that it’s achieved in the oven. Plus, I lined the baking pan with tin foil, so … Continue reading →

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Chicken Curry

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Chicken Curry with Forbidden Rice

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I love the flavors of ginger, garlic, and cinnamon… cooked together with coconut milk and tomatoes. Big bites of carrot, celery, and potato make this a hearty meal. This curry is so delicious. I like my curry rich and thick. … Continue reading →

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Cooking with Hickory Nuts (Hickory Nut Milk, that is)

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Bag of Hickory Nuts

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I’ve been wanting to do a post about Hickory Nuts ever since my husband brought a bag of them home (to Los Angeles) after he had visited his hometown in Tennessee. That was over 2 years ago! Now we’re living … Continue reading →

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Homemade Beef Stew served in a Pie Crust

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Pouring beef stew into a baked pie crust

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There just something about homemade stew that’s comforting, especially in the fall & winter months. Whenever I make stew I always serve it with some type of bread, to sop up all the saucy goodness. But this time I decided … Continue reading →

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Crepes 2 Ways – Savory or Sweet

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Crepe filled with Cheese, Spinach and Mushrooms

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Crepes are super easy to make. They may be intimidating for some people, but once you’ve made them you won’t believe how super simple they are. The great thing about crepes is you can make them ahead of time. Then … Continue reading →

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Prosciutto Pesto Pizza

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Slice of Prosciutto Pesto Pizza

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  I LOVE Pizza! I’m half Italian, so that could be part of the reason… but I think pizza is just perfection. Who can resist a soft sweet crispy crust topped with cheese and basically whatever you like? I have … Continue reading →

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Mediterranean Baked Chicken

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Mediterranean Baked Chicken for 2

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I love meals like this ~ super easy to put together and delicious! The chicken becomes moist and tender as it bakes with the veggies and herbs… which becomes the sauce for your pasta. This dish is so wonderfully aromatic … Continue reading →

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Panang Curry Salmon

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College Inn Broth and World Market Thai Spice Blend

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I was craving Panang Curry… I mean craving it in a BIG way. Since moving to Tennessee it’s pretty impossible to get a good Panang locally. I’m sure we could drive 40 minutes to Nashville, but that wasn’t in the … Continue reading →

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Scallops over fresh Creamed Corn with Bacon, Cilantro & Scallions

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Scallops over fresh Creamed Corn with Bacon, Scallions and Cilantro

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I love summertime for lots of reasons, one of them being fresh corn on the cob. Just with butter and salt it’s incredible. Sweet and crisp. I also like to eat it raw, picking one kernel off at a time. … Continue reading →

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Cooking with Uncle Gary’s Gourmet Peppers & Pepper Jellies

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Uncle Gary's Gourmet Peppers & Pepper Jellies

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I’m “friends” with Gary Langer, owner of Uncle Gary’s Gourmet Peppers & Pepper Jellies. Why is friends in quotes? Because I’ve never actually met Gary in person, just like so many of my other internet foodie friends I haven’t met… but … Continue reading →

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Beet Burgers

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Beet Burger

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This picture is pink because I was outside and our table umbrella is red!! Oops!! Do you remember that commercial about beef… saying “Where’s the beef?” Around here we’re saying “Where’s the beet?” Yep, that’s right! These beet burgers were … Continue reading →

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Falafel with Tahini Sauce

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Falafel plate with salad and pita

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I love all foods, especially Middle Eastern. Sometimes I get a really strong craving for Falafel that must be answered. The flavors that are combined in these Falafels are so delicious. I really like the crispy outside and the flavorful … Continue reading →

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