It’s not as intimidating as it sounds. I’ve always balked at making my own vegetable broth. Buying vegetables specifically for broth seemed like such a waste! I may be squeezing out the flavor, but what about the nutrients? So many are left behind in the limp vegetables that are thrown away (or composted). I tried […]
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Welcome to The Pepper Party! Until I started receiving a box of veggies from my CSA, I never realized how well peppers grew in Minnesota. We always have a plethora of peppers in our box each year. This year seemed to be even more plentiful. Slowly, my pepper pallet has expanded from
I think Spring has abandoned us up here in the frozen tundra because this morning it felt a lot like December and nothing like March… Most of our snow had melted last week. However, we had a doosie of a blizzard this week, and now the roads are covered in ice and snow (and even
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Here’s where we are staying this week!!!! Not that I’m excited…. :)My husband and I make a trip to Bokeelia, Florida every year, along with the rest of my husband’s family. We love hanging out here. The beautiful weather (it has been in the 80s most days!), beautiful scenery, and the never-ending fun things to
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Huevos Rancheros… Where have you been all my life? A few months ago I discovered Huevos Rancheros. I was eating lunch with a friend at Moose & Sadie’s when on a whim I ordered their Huevos Rancheros. This is coming from the person who doesn’t like runny eggs or melted cheese on my eggs. I
Spicy, heartwarming, and deceptively impressive. The perfect dish for entertaining! The stew itself can be made in advance. Then, on the day of your party, just place the stew inside the pumpkin (or pumpkins if you want a really impressive stew) and bake away. The aroma will get all your guests’ tummy’s rumbling. And
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This recipe is like being reunited with an old friend. When I was first learning to cook on my own, I purchased the cookbook 100% Vegetarian: Eating Naturally from Your Grocery Store by Julianne Pickle. It is a small cookbook and extremely simple. Just what I needed at the time. All ingredients from the book
I know. This sounds a little strange. But if you have been waiting to try one of my recipes, this is the one to try. It is fairly simple and oh so delicious! This chili starts with a rich peppery base. I sautéed onion, garlic, and an assortment of peppers together. When they were soft, I added
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This salad doesn’t get any easier! I whipped it together in the morning before heading to work and ate it for lunch. Healthy, quick, and tasty. It does taste better after it’s had some time to chill, which is why making it in the morning works really well. Alternatively, I have been known to
I had good intentions. But the mushrooms forced my hand… And I am so glad they did! I rarely buy mushrooms because Martin hates them (little slugs) and I don’t love them. I don’t know what possessed me five days ago to purchase some pre-sliced button mushrooms…OK, I wanted to use them on a sandwich…
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