Mediterranean-Style Burger – {Five Ingredient Friday}

Mediterranean Style Burger Feta Onion Garlic Olives Cucumbers Red Onion

Mediterranean Style Burger

This Mediterranean-Style Burger is packed full of flavour; the trick of it is that the seasoning is in every single morsel of burger goodness. Break out the grill, it’s burger season!  Continue reading

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Adventures of a Wee Kitchen Gardener

Saucy's Wee Kitchen Garden Planted New Adventures in Raised Bed Gardens

Saucy’s Wee Kitchen Garden Planted

I have waited nearly twenty years to plant a garden in this very spot; I finally have the chance and the time; I’ll be taking you along on my gardening adventures. I’ve decided to call my garden (because I am wont to name things) Saucy’s Wee Kitchen Garden. So, join me as I watch the miracle of growth.   Continue reading

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Roquefort, Walnut and Rosemary Puff Pastry Pinwheels – {Meatless Monday}

Roquefort Walnut and Rosemary Puff Pastry Pinwheels Appetizer Finger Food

Roquefort Walnut & Rosemary Puff Pastry Pinwheels

So simple, so elegant, so darned tasty, these Roquefort, Walnut and Rosemary Puff Pastry Pinwheels use the convenience of frozen puff pastry sheets to knock out this gorgeous appetizer in mere minutes. Just be sure to throw some flour on your face before you serve the tray, so people will think you’ve spent hours slaving over them. *wink*   Continue reading

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Garlic Confit – {Five Ingredient Friday}

Garlic Confit

Garlic Confit

There are simply not enough words to express just how incredible this simple-to-prepare jar of deliciousness is for so many uses! Garlic Confit (pronounced ”con-fee”) is the wonder condiment. Truly. It will forevermore be a staple in the Saucy household…and it should be in yours too! Don’t let the garlic scare you…it is sweet and delicate in flavour. Continue reading

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Raisin Rosemary Crisps

Raisin Rosemary Crisps Knock off Trader Joe's Crackers

Raisin Rosemary Crisps

These Raisin Rosemary Crisps are just to. die. for. good. And there is a story behind them, of course. They are my version of the crackers you can find at Trader Joe’s…and they are a LOT less expensive to make.   Continue reading

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Black Bean & Black Eyed Pea Salsa a.k.a. Cowboy Caviar – {Meatless Monday}

Black Bean & Black Eyed Pea Salsa Cowboy Caviar Avocado Tomato Corn Cilantro

Black Bean & Black Eyed Pea Salsa aka Cowboy Caviar

I had something completely different scheduled for my Meatless Monday post today, but I made this Cowboy Caviar yesterday for Cinco de Mayo and realized I had never posted my version of this amazingly versatile salad. You just won’t believe all the things you can do with this delicious stuff!  Continue reading

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“Pitcher” Perfect Strawberry Margaritas – Cinco de Mayo and {Five Ingredient Friday}

Pitcher Margarita Recipe Strawberry Margarita

“Pitcher” Perfect Margaritas

Pitcher perfect…nudge, nudge…get it? Pitcher…picture…uh hmm. This really simple recipe for a Pitcher Perfect Strawberry Margarita is just in time for your Cinco de Mayo celebrations (or for any ol’ time); it will serve a crowd, or keep in the refrigerator for some sippin’ on the porch with your sweetie. AND it’s five ingredients.  Continue reading

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Derby Day Favourites – A Collection of Kentucky Traditions for Derby Day Celebrations

Classic Mint Julep Derby Day Kentucky Traditions

Classic Mint Julep

Derby Day is the first Saturday in May, so it’s fast approaching. This is a compilation of archived posts that will give you some ideas for a smashing Derby Day Celebration, with all the traditions of Kentucky.   Continue reading

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Baked Garlic Parmesan Polenta “Fries” – {Meatless Monday}

Baked Parmesan Polenta Fries Garlic Cheese

Baked Garlic Parmesan Polenta Fries

If you’ve ever wondered about the difference between Polenta and Grits, they are like fraternal twins. Polenta is generally made with ground yellow corn, while grits are made with ground white corn. And while the coarseness of the grind differs by preference they are both cornmeal mush. The great thing about both is that they are like an artist’s canvas…to be transformed into so many different tastes at the whim of the artist chef/cook. These Baked Garlic Parmesan Polenta Fries are the perfect example of that analogy.

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Honey Sriracha Chicken Tenders – {Five Ingredient Friday}

Honey Sriracha Chicken Tenders Baked Panko Simple Five Ingredient Friday

Honey Sriracha Chicken Tenders

Okay, doubters…the title says Sriracha, but this Honey Sriracha Chicken is not hot. Just a tad of the spicy from the Sriracha comes through, with the honey being the most evident note. But, you could certainly use extra Sriracha to dip it in if you like the heat. This chicken is ready in mere minutes; it’s baked, not fried; it’s ra-heeel-y good. And it’s only FOUR ingredients. I came in under the number for {Five Ingredient Friday}. Woo!  Continue reading

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