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Recipes compiled from everyday life..

Creamy Cheddar Polenta, Panko Crusted Cod w/Sriracha Salsa

29 Monday Jul 2013

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This is not at all what I intended to make tonight but my mind could not stop thinking about how to make creamy polenta out of that roll I had. I just didn’t like the sliced version. I have never had creamy polenta and I wanted to give it a shot. I knew the flavor profile I wanted; cheesy, smokey and crunchy with a little heat. This dish is what I came up with.  Creamy polenta incorporated with some chicken stock, fresh parsley and cheddar cheese with panko crusted cod seasoned with Citrus Falksalt, smokey paprika, pepper and some kosher salt and a salsa that combined tomatoes, red onion, parsley, cilantro paste and some spicy sriracha sauce. Loved it!

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Pomegranate, Blueberry Chia Muffins w/ Pomegranate Lime Drizzle

27 Saturday Jul 2013

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Last week, I received some organic chia seeds from Nutiva to try.  I had to really think hard to figure out what I was going to do with these seeds. I’m well aware of the health benefits to them. Revered by the early Aztec and Mayan cultures, chia seeds are a superfood packed with fiber, protein, omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants. But alas, I have never tried them! My grandmother has them in smoothies, my mother touts of their goodness and my brother is an avid user as well. I set out to make a muffin. Not just any muffin though. If this was going to add a health benefit, then I wanted my muffin to have some health benefits as well!  I used fresh blueberries, 100% pomegranate juice and fresh lime zest. These are going to be yummy! Thank you Nutivia!

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Cuban Hotdog vs. Breakfast Hotdog Challenge

26 Friday Jul 2013

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So I had a few people write and ask,  “Aren’t you doing Hot Dog Day?” Well, of course I am, but you see I gave these ideas up to my daughter. I wanted her to come up with an idea of her favorite hotdog and then I would implement it. She chose a “Cuban” and a “Breakfast Dog”. Yum! I was off collecting the main ingredients and then I ran across the most amazing thing.  I was in Walmart, and there they were with a shining light on them. Pretzel buns! I had to use these and they were a huge hit! So let’s make these hot dogs already and see which one looks best to you!! For us, it was a tie right down the middle.

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Smoked Salmon Towers w/ Herbed Goat Cheese

25 Thursday Jul 2013

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I wanted to make something pretty but fast. Something healthy but yummy. Something that says, OH, wow, that was good! What was in there? I love bagels and lox, capers, the whole bit. One of my favorite stops in the morning in Key West was these bagels. I wanted to recreate that taste without the bread. Something you can pop in your mouth like sushi and say mmmmm. These little smoked salmon towers did just that.

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National Hot Dog Day?! Was the 23rd!?

24 Wednesday Jul 2013

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Don’t worry my hot dogs are coming! You didn’t think I’d miss that did you? I am copying a favorite from the Senate and making one special request for my daughter.

Stay tuned!