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Eggplant & Prosciutto Pressed Sandwich

August 11, 2022 by Nicole Coudal

A good sandwich. It’s so subjective! When I think about some of my favorites, they’re usually tied to location or person, all holding great memories. One that comes to mind is the olive loaf, white bread and yellow mustard sandwiches my mom always packed for the beach. Sometimes she added Iceberg lettuce, which bore risk of…

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Filed Under: Sandwiches Tagged With: basil, basil pesto, mozzarella, pressed sandwich, prosciutto, sandwiches

Fresh Peach Icebox Cake

July 8, 2022 by Nicole Coudal

My grocery store had really good peaches this week – sweet, juicy, with a distinctly Summer-peach flavor. This is the best time of year for stone fruits, so get as many as you can and even freeze some for the days when you’re missing Summer. Who hasn’t consumed a really good peach while standing over…

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Filed Under: Sweets & Desserts Tagged With: icebox, peaches, refrigerator cake, summer dessert

Romesco-Inspired Sauce

June 23, 2022 by Nicole Coudal

One of my favorite meals is grilled veggies over a bed of rice. I cut the veggies into bite-sized pieces, toss them in olive oil and whatever dry spices look appealing, then add them to a hot cast iron pan on the grill. Within 10-15 minutes, dinner’s on the table. But sometimes I like to…

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Filed Under: Appetizers & Snacks, Odds & Ends Tagged With: catalonian, red pepper, roasted red pepper, sauce, smoked paprika

Field Trip Friday – Savannah, GA

April 8, 2022 by Nicole Coudal

(Field Trip Fridays are interesting, fun, food-related and/or fishing adventures I like to share with you!) My hubby and I recently drove to Savannah for a few days. Tourism sites say March to July is the best time to go in order to experience peak azalea season, warm temps and outdoor events (especially St. Patrick’s Day celebrations…

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Filed Under: Field Trip Fridays Tagged With: field trip friday, savannah

Cabbage Rolls (Holubtsi)

March 18, 2022 by Nicole Coudal

With all that’s happening in the world, I decided to learn more about Ukrainian food. . . Borscht, sweet bread, chicken Kyiv and briny potato salad are some popular dishes. But one that especially caught my eye is Holubtsi, stuffed cabbage, or “little pigeons,” as they’re called.  I’ve always loved stuffed cabbage/grape leaves, or any leafy…

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Filed Under: Grains, Beans & Legumes, Vegetables & Sides Tagged With: cabbage, cabbage rolls, holubtsi, rice

Cauliflower Chickpea Toast

February 23, 2022 by Nicole Coudal

Mark Twain wrote “Cauliflower is nothing but cabbage with a college education.” (The Tragedy of Pudd’nhead Wilson, 1st published 1894). True, cauliflower IS in the cabbage family, with cohorts like arugula, mustard greens, Brussels sprouts and turnip. And, sure, it isn’t a trendy veggie like celery root, sun choke, chioggia beet or kale (which has…

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Filed Under: Grains, Beans & Legumes, Vegetables & Sides Tagged With: cauliflower, cheese, chickpeas, greek yogurt

Toasty, Warm Baked Oatmeal

January 27, 2022 by Nicole Coudal

Remember the scene in “A Christmas Story” when Randy pawed at his oatmeal, grumpily muttering ‘oatmeal, boatmeal’ while Ralphie narrated something like ‘most of the time my kid brother wore more oatmeal than he ate’? Yeah, I think we’ve all been that kid. There was just something about oatmeal’s gooey texture that was NOT appealing….

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Filed Under: Breads & Muffins, Grains, Beans & Legumes Tagged With: breakfast, breakfast cereal, cinnamon, oatmeal, orange, vegan

Cookie Club: Blondies

December 17, 2021 by Nicole Coudal

Honestly, blondies aren’t actually cookies. . .they’re bars. But if you cut them small enough, no one will challenge you. So. Brownie v. blondie? For true chocolate lovers, the latter is likely a sacrilege. But the buttery, caramel-y flavors of blondies appeal to many. Me, included. Legend has it brownies were invented by socialite Bertha Palmer’s chef…

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Filed Under: Monthly Themes, Sweets & Desserts Tagged With: blondies, brownie, cook's illustrated, white chocolate

Cookie Club: Mincemeat Cookies

December 10, 2021 by Nicole Coudal

Mincemeat is that sweet concoction of dried fruits, spices, sugar and nuts (and sometimes spirits) that pops up around the holidays. My family always had mincemeat pie at Christmas gatherings. It was usually the last one to go – the apple, pumpkin and pecan being first. I always enjoyed a sliver of that mincemeat –…

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Filed Under: Monthly Themes, Sweets & Desserts Tagged With: grandmother, holiday cookies, mincemeat, vintage holiday recipes

Anything Goes: Feta, Honey & Walnuts

December 3, 2021 by Nicole Coudal

’Tis the season for tasty appetizers! When I go to parties, I prefer one-bite nibbles, and these little feta bites are just right. Truth be told, I’m the gal who only enjoys feta crumbled in a salad. But I finally tried coating the cheese in bread crumbs and pan-searing it to crispy, golden brown. Game-changer, is…

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Filed Under: Appetizers & Snacks, Monthly Themes Tagged With: feta, holiday dishes, holidays, honey, walnuts

Anything Goes: Marinated Mushrooms

November 19, 2021 by Nicole Coudal

I love vintage cookbooks. They’re filled with insight about the world at publish date; reflect available ingredients; and showcase the evolution of packaged goods designed to make life easier. Of course, there were ‘winning’ recipes, like gelatin filled with hot dogs, and things covered in cheese sauce – here’s a fun article I found to…

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Filed Under: Appetizers & Snacks, Monthly Themes, Vegetables & Sides Tagged With: mushrooms, vintage recipes

Anything Goes: Grain Crust Quiche

November 5, 2021 by Nicole Coudal

I just got back from Massachusetts, visiting family and friends and getting my fill of New England food, Fall temps and scenery. If you’re missing that area, here are some pics: (Note: if you think I’m overdressed for apple picking, you’re right! It was an unplanned but fun trip). November’s monthly theme on the blog…

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Filed Under: Grains, Beans & Legumes, Monthly Themes Tagged With: bacon, brown rice, bulgar, grains, kale, quiche

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