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Month: October 2018
Montreal Smoked Beef & Cheese Baguette
It’s sandwich night tonight and I wanted to make a Montreal Smoked Beef & Cheese sandwich on a crusty baguette. While my sandwich may not compare to those of Jeff Mauro (“The Sandwich King”), and who is also one of the stars on The Food Network’s The Kitchen, I do my best. We used to…
Braised Chicken Thighs with Golden Greek Pepperoncini
This recipe makes a lot of chicken that is great to have for lunches, the next day, or another meal during the week. I like to save energy by cooking extra to use for our lunches the following day because it also saves time, something we could all use more of. The flavor is fabulous…
Easy Weeknight Rigatoni with Garlic & Fresh Basil
This easy weeknight recipe comes together quickly with an easy homemade sauce that is restaurant quality without the price. My rigatoni recipe was inspired by the large amount of basil that I had growing in my greenhouse in the middle of October. I decided to start using it up before the really cold weather came…
Green Beans with Browned Butter, Garlic, & Pepperoncino
Here is another fabulous recipe for my week of side dishes that pair well with almost any meal and a great addition to your tailgate menu. These beans are packed with flavor and a little heat they reheat and travel well for parties and gettogethers. First, wash and trim 1 lb. of green beans and…
Maple Chipotle Glazed Carrots
Here is another side dish as promised, one each day this week! These carrots are addicting and are wonderful with practically any meal and a cool, or should I say hot, addition to your tailgate party. Roast or steam 2 lbs. of baby carrots until crisp tender. While carrots are cooking, melt 1/2 stick of…
Warm Red Cabbage, Bacon, Balsamic & Walnut Salad
This warm red cabbage salad is a wonderful side dish that can be served warm or at room temperature and is a unique dish to serve at your tailgate party. First, place a 1 1/2 cups walnut halves in a dry pan and toast on med high heat tossing continuously until light golden, being careful…
Herbed Garlic Potatoes Great for Picnics, Tailgating, or for Every Day
This week I will be posting recipes for awesome side dishes that are great for tailgate parties and every day meals too. These herb roasted potatoes are easy to make and then packed in a thermos and will stay hot for hours making them great for tailgating or picnics. First take your thermos (I used…
Fall in Vermont
Fall is finally here and although it was about 78 degrees today it still smelled like fall with a hint of maple in the air from all the maple trees on our property. I love this time of year because the nights are cool and the days are warm and there are not as many…
Apple Pecan Crisp
Tis apple season once again, and although apples are available year round, here in Vermont with the beautiful fall foliage comes the beautiful delicious apples of the region. Apple crisp is a very simple recipe, which is why I love it so much. There is much less sugar in an apple crisp versus an apple…