Oregon’s Pick: Cornbread Dressing What recipes are you searching for Thanksgiving? Here’s a point to point bulletin scanning the US! Ingredients: 2 boxes (8.5 ounces) corn muffin mix 2 eggs 2/3 cup milk 8 ounces bacon, chopped 1 1/2 cups frozen corn kernels, thawed 1 small onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 medium-size carrots, diced (about 1/2 cup) 1 rib celery, diced 1/2 cup…
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By Royal Command: A Traditional Serving at Buckingham Palace
“By Royal Command” by Ken Bayliss Co-Author of the “Once Upon a Spice” and “A Time for Food” Cookbooks What does a chef do in Buckingham Palace? Well, it ain’t Downton, that’s for sure. Though unlike commercial establishments, it does have predictability, as they say in a recent advert for a sous chef. Of course…
Maple Herb Dijon Chicken, “Simply” Delicious
Sweet, slightly salty, savory & with a hint of herbs; Baked chicken at its finest with a rich and creamy maple Dijon sauce. This luscious dish is easy, delicious with minimal prep time that offers gourmet style results. A light crust will form on top of the chicken and the garlic will slightly caramelize—great presentation! …
Garlic Broccoli Parmesan Pasta Una Pentola: Vegetarian “One Pot”
This simple, easy and incredibly delicious Vegetarian pasta dish brings me back to childhood when times were light, fun and less complex. Food such as this are the embodiment of northern Italian Peasant fare which are filled with scrumptious non-complex flavors, texture and colors . Here, I’ve turned my Mama Carmela’s delectable simple Vegetarian dish into…
“5-Ing” 5 Ingredient Crock Pot Chicken & Noodles! You Finally Found It! SO Easy!!
This is probably one of the easiest dishes I have offered thus far at Once Upon a Spice, but it will not be ignored! I went against my normal ingredients and used canned, but organic soups and broths make this very friendly and you can use low sodium if you prefer as well. Simmer in…
Pasta alla Carbonara Una Pentola: “One Pot” Revisited
We all know what pasta embodies, but have you ever wondered what “carbonara” means? Carbonaro means charcoal in Italian, but to this day, the connection to this savory, flavorsome dish remains uncertain. Some food historians believe this pasta may have been popular among charcoal makers working in the Apennine Mountains; or perhaps it is called…
Breakfast Pizza: Greens, Eggs & Ham Traditional & Paleo; 2 in 1 The Switchback Recipe Series
Paleo is the ultimate “go to” way of eating these days. So, I’ve decided to convert as many of my recipes into Paleo versions as possible. However, I will also add the traditional recipes as well for the “non-Paleo crowd. 2 in 1! My promise to you: These Paleo recipes will not be slight of…
Halloween Trick or Treat Decorate & Eat! Creepy Containers Featuring Spookamole!
Spookamole Guacamole Ingredients 4 large ripe Haas avocados 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (1 lemon) 7 dashes hot pepper sauce ½ teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 cup small-diced red onion (1 small onion) 2 large garlic clove, minced 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 medium tomato, seeded, and small-diced Directions…
5 Spice Chicken, Vegetable & Egg Cauliflower Fried Rice
I’ve converted this simple chicken & vegetable egg fried rice to include all vegetables. Yes, no starch here! The new craze is cauliflower; an excellent source of vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, pantothenic acid, and vitamin B6, choline, dietary fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, manganese, phosphorus, and biotin. Additionally, it is a good source of vitamin…
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