The question of the day – just what is Moroccan Food and why should we be eating it? Okay, so that’s two questions. Even so, it all comes down to one answer summed up in a single word – delicious!
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My guys love Macaroni and Cheese. They love tacos. So why not give them what they love in one dish? Better still, this is a skillet supper. As in one pot or skillet is all it takes. Gotta love that!
Did you know that today, August 15, is the Feast of the Assumption of Mary into heaven? It’s okay if you didn’t, not all Catholics know the significance of this day. And it’s not my job to convert anyone. I’m not even going to try. Let’s just say that, as a Catholic, I believe and from a religious perspective we’ll leave it at that.
Ever since I first tasted shaved truffles it was love at first bite. I will never forget Romano Cacio E Pepe finished with thin whispers of Black Truffles. The earthy taste is unmistakable.
Have you ever heard the expression V-J Day? Up until recently, I hadn’t. I knew it had something to do with the war, as in World War II. V-J Day meant Victory over Japan Day. On August 14, 1945, the news broke around the world that the Imperial Government of Japan would agree to surrender. In Europe, it was August 15th due to the International Date Line. Regardless of which side of the date line you were on, celebrations broke out across the globe with zealous fury. The war was coming to an end.
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August is traditionally a very hot month in my neck of the woods. It’s the height of summer. It makes sense that today is National Watermelon Day. After all, a watermelon is over 90% water. When it’s hot outside, a cool watermelon is perfect. What could be better you ask? How about a watermelon salad!
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I don’t know about you, but I love skillet suppers in the summer. Any excuse NOT to use the oven while still serving up a hot, delicious meal works for me. With this particular chicken supper, some steamed rice and a toss salad is all you’ll need to make the meal complete.
Have I mentioned we have a lovely garden? Summer is a great time to feature the bounty of our garden. This salad was the perfect vehicle. Every year, we plant four or five different types of tomatoes – variety is the spice of life after all. This year, we planted two very different heirloom tomatoes – The Russian Bull’s Heart and the Cherokee Purple Tomatoes. One was for Hubby’s heritage, the other mine.
What is it about a good cast iron skillet that makes for the best seared food? Nothing, and I mean nothing beats my cast iron skillet when it comes to searing steaks. I’ve had the same set of skillets for over 45 years. No body is allowed to mess with my skillet!
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As a lady of leisure, I should not be cooking anything that comes in a can or the freezer or any of a dozen other modern conveniences. Oh yeah, right! Cooking from scratch is fine and it has its place.
Continue reading “Beefy Ground Beef-Red Potato Vegetable Stew”
Confession time – I’ve never personally tried this recipe. It’s in my collection in the hopes that some day I’ll have access to live blue crabs. And when I do, that I’ll have what it takes to cook ’em live. To those of you that can get ’em and cook ’em, how I envy you!
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Those of us in the United States and parts of Canada are familiar with the term “Blue Plate Special”, especially if you frequent diners and roadside cafes. We understand the meaning, even if we don’t know the history.
Continue reading “Blue Plate Diner-Style Salisbury Steak”Are you a big-box store shopper? There are some great deals to be had in the big box department, but you need to shop smart. Some deals really aren’t deals. And some purchases are so big that it becomes ridiculous. I mean, how many folded paper napkins can one family need? I ask because I believe our recent “score” is at least a year’s worth, if not a life-time supply.
Crock Pot cooking is awesome on so many levels. When cooking a lot of different dishes, utilizing your crock pot leaves the oven free for other things. When doing a big backyard grill-fest, using your crock pot keeps everything simple without heating up the house. Crock pots are for every season and every reason.
Have you ever noticed that when it comes to eating things that were once alive, be it warm or cold blooded, we tend to eat creatures less attractive or that appear stupid. While there are exceptions such as deer or rabbits, for the most part this is true.
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