July 2020 - Culinary Concerto

Crockpot Thai Peanut Chicken Thighs

July 28, 2020July 28, 2020 by Carlotta

Some times a fave could use an update. Think of how many design changes blue jeans have experienced in the past decades! From bikini-bellbottoms to high-waisted straights, mom jeans to boyfriend jeans, trip-over-your-own-legs-baggies to skin-tight-can’t-breath-jeggings. They are all great, EXCEPT for the ridiculous style in the late 1980’s when we tucked the hem of our … Read more Crockpot Thai Peanut Chicken Thighs

Fluffy Gluten Free Pancakes

July 18, 2020July 18, 2020 by Carlotta

Quick question: are you a pancake stacker? or do you prefer single layer, so every little bit can be smeared with butter and drenched in syrup? Just by the way the question is posed, you can probably guess which type of “pancaker” I am. Actually, I would choose waffles any day over pancakes — mostly … Read more Fluffy Gluten Free Pancakes

Basil Lemonade

July 11, 2020July 10, 2020 by Carlotta

I am not a fan of heat and humidity. In fact, I basically shut down when the dew point tops 60 degrees or the temperature rises above 80. During the “dog days” of summer, it’s all I can do to eat, sleep, and take care of the bare necessities. This is why I don’t live in the tropical South!

Simple Blackened Salmon

July 4, 2020July 4, 2020 by Carlotta

Here is an embarrassing confession: I have childishly avoided “blackened” foods for many years. In the late 1980’s, I was served blackened salmon at a restaurant in San Diego. It was basically a charred, overcooked slab of fish. Because of the failure of that chef, I assumed blackened meat of any type was going to … Read more Simple Blackened Salmon

Smoked Salmon & Asparagus with Alfredo Sauce

June 10, 2022July 3, 2020 by Carlotta

I love Springtime. And Autumn. And Winter. And Summer.

I guess I just love being alive and surrounded by the beauty of God’s creation!

Smoky Rhubarb Bourbon Barbecue Sauce

July 4, 2020July 2, 2020 by Carlotta

Let me explain something to you: this is the ONLY barbecue sauce you will ever need. Since this is summertime and my rhubarb is still growing like crazy, it’s the perfect time to smother everything in sauce. In fact, I would quite possibly eat my elbow if it was dipped in this smoky sauce. There … Read more Smoky Rhubarb Bourbon Barbecue Sauce

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