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Celery Root & Apple Soup

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I was so happy to find celery root (celeriac) at Whole Foods in Nashville last week… since I haven’t been able to find it at the local supermarkets. Amazing how such a knobby, ugly root could bring me such joy! … Continue reading

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Pad Thai

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Pad Thai is one of my favorite Thai dishes. It has quite a few ingredients, but it comes together very easily and is totally worth making. You can find the ingredients in most grocery stores in the International section. If … Continue reading

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Homemade Pecan Pralines

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Melt in your mouth sugary goodness. Nothing beats a really good praline. These are super easy to make, with only 5 ingredients. But be sure to get out your candy thermometer, it is critical to bring the mixture up to … Continue reading

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Cucumber & Pineapple Gazpacho/Salsa

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This is so good. Words cannot describe the taste sensation that these ingredients combined, create. I tried something similar at the deli counter of Whole Foods last summer. However, the last time I went to Whole Foods they didn’t have … Continue reading

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Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

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It’s Valentine’s Day and what better way to celebrate than with a delicious Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting. What makes this cake especially delicious is using the fresh roasted beets. When you roast the beets they get sweet … Continue reading

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Tilapia with Berbere Butter

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About 6 months ago I went to an Ethiopian Restaurant in Nashville. Everything was delicious, but what really stood out for me was their Ful dish. Ful is a dish made of Fava beans, tomato, green onion and spices. The … Continue reading

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Mexican Eggs

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During the week I eat a light breakfast, usually a bran muffin and fruit, or yogurt. But on the weekends I like to make a heartier breakfast. One of my husband’s favorites, and often requested, is Mexican Eggs. This is … Continue reading

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Stuffed Clams (my version of Clams Casino)

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Seafood, any type ~ I love it. Clams… Steamed. Chowder. Raw on the half shell. Cioppino. Deep-Fried. Baked. And one of my favorites to share with you, Clams Casino. Yes, I know that traditional Clams Casino is clams, bacon, and … Continue reading

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Chocolate Mint Cake

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Around our house this cake is one of our favorites! My sister-in-law requested this for her birthday and I happily obliged. It’s funny, as a child I didn’t like chocolate mint candies. No peppermint patties for me. But now, as … Continue reading

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Toffee Cashew Blondies

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These are so good!! They’re deliciously dense blondies with toffee bits and chunks of cashews. Next time I make these I’m going to throw in some dried cherries, just to add a sweet tart flavor to the mix. I hope … Continue reading

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Whole Stuffed Cabbage with Caraway Bechamel Sauce

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When Gigi from Gigi’s Organic Garden Club brought me a beautiful head of cabbage with our weekly delivery I just didn’t want to cut it up to cook/serve it. I thought it was too beautiful! I removed the four biggest … Continue reading

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Mini Black Forrest Cakes

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Here we are at one of the busiest times of year and I’m in the Solo Foods Sweetest16 Contest. As a matter of fact, we’re in the Finale right now and I’m happy to have made it this far! In … Continue reading

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Please cast a quick vote for Saucy Girl’s Kitchen!

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This is just a quick post about the Solo Foods “Sweetest 16″ contest that Saucy Girl’s Kitchen is in. Thanks to everyone who has voted, because I’ve made it to the FINALE! (yay – finally) Please take a moment to … Continue reading

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