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Veggie Plate Special of the Day ~ Roasted Eggplant, Charred Okra, Lemons and Sautéed Northern Georgia Candy Squash.
I remember growing up and going to those cafeterias with my family, that served the, Blue Plate Special, which included one meat, two veggies, bread and a drink. My family loved these deals, they were inexpensive and you got a good amount of food for the price. It was a great deal for a family…
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Healthy Holiday Thanksgiving sides dishes at William Sonoma ~ Turnips and Greens with Orange, Rosemary and Pomegranate
Yesterday was an amazing day at William Sonoma in Norcross, at the Peachtree Forum. I had the privilege of preparing delicious food for their customers. The focus of the evening was on creating Farm to Table Healthy Holiday Side Dishes. One of my core beliefs about food is to EAT LOCAL and SUPPORT FARMERS, along…
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Brussels Sprouts and Avocado Salad for Breast Health
Brussels sprouts can be one of those, either you love them or you hate them. The truth is if they are done right you might just fall in love with these little sprouts that remind you of mini cabbages. Actually brussels sprouts are in the cruciferous family such as cabbages and cauliflower. They hold a…
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Two sides of the coin ~ Toasted Pearl Barley Salad
When I competed on Food Network’s All Star Academy season 2, I was blessed to be mentored by Iron Chef and Food Network guru, Alex Guarnaschelli. She looked at me and my teammate Lee Abbot and said, “You will never look at cooking the same,ever again.” She was right. Competing on Food Network’s All Star…
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Pan Seared and Poached Halibut with sweet peas in a lemon caper broth topped with Sweet Potato Chips
Halibut. One of my favorite fish to make. I use to be so intimidated about making fish, until I was on Food Network’s All Star Academy and my mentor, Alex Guarnaschelli had me make Arctic Char for one of the elimination challenges, her mentoring gave me the confidence to never be scared of fish again.…
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Galettes ~ Easy ways to Celebrate Summer’s bounty
A galette is probably one of the easiest ways, I know how to celebrate summer fruits. Today I am sharing my Summer and Fall versions of my favorite dessert, The Galette. Sometimes you need to enjoy a little sweet treat and I love dessert. The truth is, I look at the dessert menu first, when…
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Mother’s Day Story ~ Breakfast in Bed Ideas
I love Mother’s Day. I have two boys, one 29 and my youngest is 15. I have two grandchildren, I adore and could get up with a biscuit and some gravy. They are truly yummy. My favorite thing growing up as child was to think about how I was going to make my mom feel…
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Vegan Gluten Free Pumpkin spice muffins with a pumpkin seed and walnut crumble
Butternut squash, pumpkins, cinnamon, crumbly toppings, the essence of fall, and autumn’s charm! I’m just voicing my love for everything about this season, especially when it comes to cooking and baking. Preparing baked goodies for my friends and family is a passion – it’s one of the most fulfilling things I do. Recently, I had…
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Gluten Free Chickpea Mediterranean Pizza with Grated Vegan Cheese
I had some leftover chickpeas from my lunch yesterday. So, I decided to make a pizza with the rest of the chick peas. I have made this pizza many times, but the difference is the Grated Vegan Cheese I topped it with. I used one of my favorite vegan and raw brands to make the…
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