I realize it’s been been some time since my last post. I apologize for all the grief and anxiety that you’ve no doubt been suffering from due to this absence. So, accept my apology, dry your tears, and let’s get goin’ again. Game on! I’m reminded of a wise passage I once read onContinue reading “Crock Pot Skinny Mashed Potatoes”
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Tequila Lime “Margarita” Chicken Wings and Southwest Ranch Dipping Sauce
Wasted away again in Margarita-wing-ville … I know, a Jimmy Buffet reference. Gimmie a break, though. It’s Sunday afternoon, I’ve got a bit of writers block going on, and I just made wings that literally taste like a top shelf margarita. (And I just got a manicure … see those pretty nails?) Continue reading “Tequila Lime “Margarita” Chicken Wings and Southwest Ranch Dipping Sauce”
Salmon Sliders with Dill and Caper Yogurt Sauce
Most of us are currently in the doldrums of winter. It’s cold. Perma-gray clouds are lingering. We’re tediously wiping the pup’s paws after every walk. (“tedious” is the best euphemism I could think of … it’s a family blog, after all.) With all that said, I have to admit my inspiration for this fantasticContinue reading “Salmon Sliders with Dill and Caper Yogurt Sauce”
Andouille Pigs in a Blanket with Chutney Mustard Dipping Sauce
You know the “This Little Piggy” nursery rhyme, don’t you? Of course you do. You’re saying it to yourself right now … Well, these little piggies waited to mature into sophisticated, tasty pigs before they went to the market. That said, they still love the simple pleasure of cuddling into a blanket. (Now thatContinue reading “Andouille Pigs in a Blanket with Chutney Mustard Dipping Sauce”
Smoked Salmon, Dill, and Goat Cheese Quiche
So, here we go with the 100th recipe post on EmilyAlwaysCooks. It’s been one heck of a yummy ride, and I’m already looking forward to post number 200. Quite befitting a make-ahead holiday recipe. Rich and savory custard, flecked with smoked salmon, goat cheese, dill, and leeks with a buttery crust base. I have noContinue reading “Smoked Salmon, Dill, and Goat Cheese Quiche”
Perfectly Soft Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies
At first glance, these cookies seem usual enough. But, a few key steps make these cookies unusually irresistible. These soft batch style cookies have a subtle touch of peppermint, (tis the season) and they’re incredibly easy to throw together. The secret ingredient that makes these so playfully soft … a pack of instant vanillaContinue reading “Perfectly Soft Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies”
Crock Pot Chicken Tikka Masala and Cilantro Yogurt Sauce
This dish accomplishes three ever-important objectives. 1) Delicious taste. 2) The kitchen is filled with a wonderfully unique and enticing aroma. 3) Easy to make. Three objectives met. One adjective needed. Magical. Indian food is all about the spices. While there are numerous spices to choose from, I brought this particular taste of IndiaContinue reading “Crock Pot Chicken Tikka Masala and Cilantro Yogurt Sauce”
Crispy Asian Brussels Sprouts
I get it. Telling you “Asian roasted Brussels sprouts are the perfect bar food snack” makes me sound like a food snob. But if you’re reading this, you’re either already a food snob, or you’re on the road to becoming one. So let’s embrace both our inner food snobbery, and this fantastically delicious andContinue reading “Crispy Asian Brussels Sprouts”
Fall Quinoa and Kale Salad
Take a look at this salad. Tell me that doesn’t look beautiful and delicious. But don’t actually tell me that, or type me that, or whatever … because you know it’s not true. You know this baby looks fantastic. What you may not know is the little trick I used to make it tasteContinue reading “Fall Quinoa and Kale Salad”
Classic Hummus
Don’t buy it. Make it yourself. More fun and flavor are to be had! If you normally read something like the above in a food blog or publication and think to yourself, “sure, I should do that,” … but then, upon further and deeper thought, you say to yourself (honestly) … “Even though that looksContinue reading “Classic Hummus”
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