Author: Tina

One Pot Black Beans And Sausage

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We’ve had cool temperatures this past week, especially for the middle of August here in Connecticut.  That’s especially good since this week our air conditioner died.  All this cool weather with open windows at night and fans all over the house got me thinking of my favorite time of the year.  Autumn.  I love the weather and the food that we notoriously eat that time of year, like apple pie and all the things you can make with pumpkin.  I even made some pumpkin bread this past weekend (coming soon to a blog near you).  Some might say that means that I’m a …

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Blueberry Pie Yogurt Parfait

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A parfait?  You may be thinking, “Been there.  Done that.”  I never thought I’d post a parfait recipe because there are a bazillion recipes out there (give or take).  Quite frankly, who really needs a recipe for piling fruit, yogurt, and granola together?  However, the key to this recipe is the blueberry filling and I simply had to share it with you.  So who wants blueberry pie for breakfast?  Well, sort of. Blueberry Pie Yogurt Parfait Recipe (About 4 servings) Ingredients for Blueberry Filling: 1 and 1/2 cups blueberries 2 tablespoons white sugar 1 and 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon …

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Mushroom, Bacon and Egg Tart With a Sweet Potato Crust

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TGIF!  Are you ready for the weekend?  Who isn’t?  When my husband and I don’t have to rush out of the house in the morning, we like to make a nice breakfast.  When I say “we” I really mean “he” makes our weekend breakfasts.  Remember that lovely French Toast?  That was courtesy of my boo.  For a change, I’m going to be in charge of breakfast! These tarts have a sweet potato crust and are filled with mushrooms, bacon and an egg. Mushroom, Bacon and Egg Tart With a Sweet Potato Crust Recipe (2 servings) Ingredients: 1 slice of thick cut bacon 1 medium sweet potato, …

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Spicy Zucchini Chips

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It’s zucchini season!  Do you know what that means?  If you’re an avid Pinterest follower then you know that every other recipe will have zucchini in it.  I love zucchini and I don’t object to the sudden flurry of recipes using this veggie, so I hope you’re not sick of seeing zucchini recipes.  I’m here to add to the fun with these spicy zucchini chips.  They’re not really chips, but I couldn’t think of a better title and just called it close enough. Spicy Zucchini Chips Recipe (Makes 30 to 35 chips) Ingredients: 1 large zucchini 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 …

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Roasted Red Pepper, Eggplant, And Corn Quinoa

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Roasted veggies and summer go hand in hand.  Why?  It’s grilling season and you can grill them up.  But guess what?  I’m sort of afraid to use a grill and when I say “sort of” I mean “I am.” Anyway, while everyone else is using their grill, I’ll be using my oven.  Yes, even on these hot days… We have an air conditioner, it should be okay. This dish is loaded with roasted eggplant and corn and the quinoa is covered in a roasted red pepper sauce. Roasted Red Pepper, Eggplant, And Corn Quinoa Recipe (About 6 servings) Ingredients: 1 medium eggplant, roughly …

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