Author Archives: Kellie

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For the love of food and cooking, and the adventures both inspire...

Alternative Adult Beverages, Part 2…

With the holidays just around the corner, Martinelli’s sparkling cider usually makes it to the table.  It is now available in a few blended varieties including pomegranate, grape, and cranberry.  The grape blend, shown below, is nice with cheese and … Continue reading

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Adult Beverage Alternatives…

I love a glass of red every now and again, or a seasonal microbrew by the campfire, but there are times when these beverages just aren’t appropriate or healthful choices…  In my search for interesting, not-too-sweet adult beverages of the … Continue reading

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Every now and then I get on a veggie kick, where a certain vegetable becomes a weekly staple in our house.  For a while it was roasted kale, then I moved on to roasted asparagus.  A couple of weeks ago … Continue reading

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Pumpkin White Chocolate Cheesecake

After having dinner at Pat’s Pizza, while walking down the stairs to exit the restaurant, I noticed the dessert special:  pumpkin white chocolate cheesecake.  I was tempted to go back and order a slice to take home, but reined myself … Continue reading

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Buttermilk Pancakes with Raspberries and Nutella Maple Drizzle

I’ll admit, pancakes are usually a vehicle for maple syrup in my book, but this time I tried topping them differently. The topping is half Nutella (softened in the microwave), and half maple syrup.  This made for a delicious breakfast, … Continue reading

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Kevin’s “Melting Pot” at Home

Last time we visited my brother and his family, we enjoyed a fondue “Melting Pot” style dinner.  Prior to this fondue experience, the only other fondue I have tried is the traditional Gruyere and baguette fondue served as an appetizer … Continue reading

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Moussaka

I’ve been craving moussaka for a while, and finally decided to make a batch of my own at home.  Having never made this dish before, I didn’t really know what I was getting myself into on a Friday night after … Continue reading

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Eggplant Parmesan Casserole

I love eggplant parmesan, but I hate frying…  This recipe is a fairly easy alternative to traditional eggplant parmesan.

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Peanut Butter Cup Blondies

This recipe is from Cooking Light magazine.  I am not fooled into thinking it’s “healthful” but it is deliciously warm and gooey the way brownies or blondies should be. The recipe can be found at:  MyRecipes.com.

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Ginger Chicken, Ginger Sweet Potatoes…

Have I ever mentioned how much I love fresh ginger?  This dinner was an attempt at something somewhat creative with what was in the refrigerator: arugula, boneless chicken, sweet potatoes, and ginger…

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