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When Strawberries are Ripe and Fresh and Delicious (and affordable) I just cannot resist them! This week I went Strawberry Picking and picked almost 7 pounds of berries. When you make lots of yummy things (like Strawberry Yogurt Pops/Pudding Pops, Cakes, Salsa, & Jam) AND eat …
A few years ago if you would have offered me Fish Tacos, I probably would have said “NO”! As I have probably mentioned before though, I am marrying a fish-lover. Fish has tons of health benefits and we are trying to include [sustainable] seafood in …
Little bite-sized amazing tastes of yumminess! People always seem to really enjoy mini-quiches. You can buy them pre-made and just throw them in the oven There are some half-way decent frozen quiches out there… but there are some pretty cruddy quiches out there too! When you have a good quiche – you know & really appreciate it. I have here for you one of those good quiches!!
If you follow me on Facebook, then you know that I am competing in Saucy Mama Cafe’s Mustard Competition to lead up to the celebration of National Mustard Day (always the 1st Saturday in August)! I have cooked a few different appetizers with Mustard and our 1st Secret Ingredient: Bacon. Thank You to all of my friends and supporters who helped brainstorm some amazing ideas to cook up with mustard and bacon, we’ve have fun experimenting!This was one of our favorites, but no worries – I’ll share the Bacon-Wrapped Mustard Asparagus and Grilled Bacon & Mustard Steak Skewers with you later this summer for sure!
The taste of the Mustard in this dish is perfectly balanced and really brings out the flavor of the bacon (bacon and mustard are a great team). All of Saucy Mama’s Mustards Continue reading Mini Bacon + Mustard Quiche
In Honor of National Seafood Month, here’s a wrap-up of some seafood recipes which have been featured here at Teacher by Day – Chef by Night over the past few years… Grilled Tuna Steaks with Pineapple Salsa DIY Sushi
Growing up I was never a huge fan of fish (at least the kind that was not a shellfish), but I happen to be marrying a wonderful man who is a huge fan of fish… so I am adapting! This Grilled Salmon could not be …
There is something magical about slices of fresh crusty bread topped with a delicious combination of flavors! These Mushroom Crostinis fit that bill: you start out with a loaf of fresh french bread, toast it up just a bit and then add some smooth & creamy ricotta and toast that up to just develop a crust, and finish it all off with some caramelized mushrooms – to end up with a totally new flavor profile which is sure to please everyone who allows this to pass their lips 🙂
The addition of toasty Ricotta on top of Bread is something I had never done before this, and it is magical. I could even toast these up with some tomato or other summer treats on top. Or maybe on the grill (yum, grilled toasts) to avoid heating up the house in the summer.
Such a Simple Appetizer Continue reading Ricotta Mushroom Bruschetta Toasts