Tag Archives: vegetable

Chips and Dip … Revised

Posted on October 7, 2013 by brookecolleen

From book clubs to movie nights to prayer groups, I love inviting people to come into my home, drink wine and be together. While there is something profoundly delicious about the standard “chips and salsa” fare for such occassions, I … Continue reading →

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Eggplant Caprese

Posted on May 28, 2013 by brookecolleen

As the cool spring sunshine gives way to a warmer summer blaze, the really good tomatoes are returning to us. The gritty, hard tomatoes in the winter are hardly satisfying, but those sweet juicy summertime tomatoes are just delicious! This … Continue reading →

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Cheesy Vegetable Polenta

Posted on April 21, 2013 by brookecolleen

My Texas-bred Uncle Ron has this incredible recipe for  Jalapeno Cheese Grits, an ultimate comfort food. My version captures the same delicious cheesy texture with lots of vegetables and without all the extra cream and butter.  This recipe is one … Continue reading →

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Bell Pepper Nachos

Posted on April 20, 2013 by brookecolleen

Whenever I am craving a cheesy indulgence that I can eat with my fingers and top with creamy guacamole and chunky salsa, nachos would be the obvious choice! Enter in Mini Bell Pepper Nachos: they are super quick and easy … Continue reading →

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Egg White Summer Vegetable Frittata

Posted on April 20, 2013 by brookecolleen

The skills needed to create a perfect omelet has eluded me for quite some time. Over the past several years, my travel work schedule has given me the opportunity to observe many skilled omelet makers at work in hotel restaurants. I can now … Continue reading →

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