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Orzo Pasta with Shrimp
August 10, 2009 – 6:35 am | 8 Comments
Orzo Pasta with Shrimp

It’s been HOT here in Virginia lately.  We’d had a pretty mild summer, then suddenly the heat rolled in and doesn’t want to let go.  Makes for great beach and pool weather, though, plus a …

stuffed baby heirloom tomatoes
July 14, 2009 – 3:33 pm | 10 Comments
stuffed baby heirloom tomatoes

I’m in love with heirloom tomatoes!  I’ve always loved tomatoes – any shape, color or size – but heirlooms hold all the flavor that I remember from my childhood.  My parents had a huge vegetable …

baby bell peppers stuffed with cream cheese and fresh ricotta
April 23, 2009 – 8:14 am | 14 Comments
baby bell peppers stuffed with cream cheese and fresh ricotta

Peppers!  Anaheim, cubanelle, poblano or jalapeno…I love them all!
Poblanos are my favorite in the not-so-spicy category since they’re the most versatile and have the best flavor.  I love to make corn muffins in poblano cups …

simple roasted asparagus
April 13, 2009 – 1:44 pm | 11 Comments
simple roasted asparagus

Asparagus was one of the very first things I tried my hand at when I first began cooking a few years ago.  It’s always been my favorite vegetable, hands down.  I love, love, love it …

potatoes anna
March 10, 2009 – 2:02 pm | 4 Comments
potatoes anna

I love potatoes for so many different reasons.  They’re cheap, versatile, healthy, and full of flavor.

mushrooms au gratin
March 4, 2009 – 9:42 am | 7 Comments
mushrooms au gratin

THESE.  ARE.  SO.  YUMMY!!
I adore mushrooms.  Doesn’t matter to me how they’re prepared, what type of mushroom it is, or if it’s appetizer, entree, or dessert (okay, even I draw the line at dessert…maybe).  Add …

asparagus…in a bag?
March 1, 2009 – 10:49 am | 4 Comments
asparagus…in a bag?

I saw this delicious photo – along with its caption – on foodbuzz, and frantically searched until I found the recipe.  I love asparagus, and while roasting it comes darn close to perfection, I absolutely can’t …