Category Archives: Main Dish Inventions

Pasta on the Patio

Posted on August 17, 2016 by Our Kitchen Inventions

Even with our hot, humid Southern Summer nights, we (every now and then…) get a bit of relief and it’s a bit cooler. Perfect for a quick, easy, light pasta dinner on the patio. Yes, it could involve a fan blowing … Continue reading →

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Are You In-Spiralized? We Sure Are!

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Our Kitchen Inventions

The nice folks over at Tuttorosso Tomatoes asked if I’d participate in the “Inspiralize the Spring” promotion, which runs through April 15th. They are giving away tons of prizes on their Facebook page, so scoot over there RIGHT NOW and … Continue reading →

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Quick Chicken and Veggie Dinner With Farro

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Our Kitchen Inventions

Chicken. What can I say? It can be a bit boring, yet is a steady performer, and always in our freezer “just in case”. But this one? Not boring, that’s for sure. Here’s how we roll: Cut 2 chicken breasts in … Continue reading →

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Lamb Chops and A Dear Friend

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Our Kitchen Inventions

What a treat for us! Our good friend, Eddie, was in town visiting and came by for Sunday Supper. Any reason to cook, is reason enough for me, right?!? Since our friends, Eddie and Kimberly, moved to New York with their cute … Continue reading →

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Red Gold Simple Gourmet Lasagna Party

Posted on January 21, 2015 by Our Kitchen Inventions

Party and Lasagna in the same sentence? That’s my kind of night! The nice folks at Red Gold Tomatoes recently sent me a goodie package, filled with all the right stuff to make lasagna as part of their new ad campaign … Continue reading →

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Summer In A Bowl – Better Known As “Salad”

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Our Kitchen Inventions

A true to life summer Kitchen Invention – take it away, watermelon and arugula Salad…..After all, you are the stars of this post! Sorry that the picture is not the usual one of perfection, as I took this one with my … Continue reading →

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Chili Mac – Comfort Food To The Max!

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Our Kitchen Inventions

Comfort food takes on a new meaning with this recipe for Chili Mac from the March issue of Cooking Light magazine. Usually, ground turkey is a “non event”……you know what I mean – not a lot of taste, and kinda … Continue reading →

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Thrifty Thursday

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Our Kitchen Inventions

It was Thursday, prior to leaving town for one week…what to do to clean the fridge of lonely bits of food? We’ve never been good at throwing things away that are in perfect (or almost perfect) condition. As chance would have it, here is … Continue reading →

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Salmon Surprises

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Our Kitchen Inventions

Whenever Whole Foods has in-season fresh, wild salmon on a special “One Day Only” Sale, be sure to count us in. What do we do? We get all excited, jump in the car, and buy a big slab of fish … Continue reading →

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Homemade Marinara For a Cause

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Our Kitchen Inventions

Now that my friend is home from the hospital, I’ve been on a cooking spree for her and her (hungry!) family. Nothing like a little homemade love to get those stitches healing, right? Off we go to the kitchen for a … Continue reading →

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