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Hearty Vegetable and Bean Soup

December 5, 2019 by pamflo

Umami is a savory flavor sometimes referred to as the fifth taste alongside sweet, salty, sour and bitter. Naturally occurring in foods such as mushrooms, cheese, fish, meat, tomatoes and soy beans, to name a few. Sometimes when you have a dish that seems to be missing something, it’s often the umami flavor. This soup has an abundance of umami. Both the buttery parmesan rind that dissolves in the soup and the pungent anchovy paste, provide great depth of flavor. […]

Categories: Appetizer, Bacon, Beans, Crowd Pleaser, Gluten Free, Healthish, Holiday Ideas, Lunch Ideas, Soups/Stews, Vegetables • Tags: Sauté, Simmer

Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts

September 26, 2019 by pamflo

This is a decadent recipe, with the combination of savory and sweet, and a great dish for a holiday or special occasion. Good quality thick-cut crispy bacon and pure maple syrup paired with fresh Brussels makes this recipe fantastic, even if you’re not a fan of the sprouts. Brussels sprouts have a bad reputation, because if you overcook them, your kitchen can smell like sulfur. Cook the sprouts until slightly underdone, they will still be green, a bit crunchy and slightly […]

Categories: Appetizer, Bacon, Crowd Pleaser, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Holiday Ideas, Lunch Ideas, Side Dish, Vegetables • Tags: Sauté

Fruity Cobb Salad

March 21, 2019 by pamflo

As spring arrives this variation on the Cobb salad could offer some diversity to your meal rotation, and take advantage of some of the beautiful winter produce that’s still available. It’s often hard motivating to make a homemade salad on a cold day, but you’re rewarded with an interesting dish that might have been just an average salad. As the bacon is cooking, blanch the green beans in salted boiling water and then transfer to an ice bath to stop […]

Categories: Appetizer, Bacon, Beans, Fruit, Gluten Free, Greens, Healthish, Lunch Ideas, Vegetables • Tags: Bake, Steam

Loaded Baked Potato Rounds

February 1, 2018 by pamflo

These loaded baked potato rounds are an easy, fun sized, game day dish for the Super Bowl. The potatoes are sliced, baked until lightly browned and then topped with ingredients of your choice. They’re a healthier way to enjoy stuffed potatoes skins and are just as satisfying. I topped the sweet potato rounds with shredded mozzarella cheese and chopped scallions. The russet potatoes are topped with crispy bacon and a combination of cheddar cheeses. Enjoy! 2 large russet potatoes 2 […]

Categories: Appetizer, Bacon, Cheeses, Gluten Free, Side Dish

Potato Waffles

November 12, 2015 by pamflo

Crispy, crunchy and scrumptious, these waffles were devoured immediately after they were photographed! Traditional potato pancakes are a family favorite, but I wanted a twist on a potato recipe and wow, this dish was spot on. If you’re having a small crowd for Thanksgiving this is a fun dish, and the waffles can be made ahead and re-heated in the oven. Post-Thanksgiving breakfast is a great idea too, with a potato waffle topped with smoked salmon and a poached egg. I made two versions of this dish, one gluten […]

Categories: Appetizer, Bacon, Breakfast Ideas, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Lunch Ideas, Side Dish, Snack, Waffles/Pancakes • Tags: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Waffles

Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts

October 22, 2015 by pamflo

This is a decadent recipe, and a great dish for a holiday or special occasion. Good quality butter, thick-cut crispy bacon and pure maple syrup make this recipe fantastic, even if you’re not a fan of the sprouts. Brussels sprouts have a bad reputation, because if you overcook them, your kitchen smells like sulfur. Cook the sprouts until slightly underdone, they will still be green, a bit crunchy and slightly sweet. Super nutritious and packed with vitamin K and […]

Categories: Appetizer, Bacon, Gluten Free, Side Dish, Snack, Vegetables • Tags: Gluten Free, Sauté