Zestuous

#FoodChamp Challenge ~ Dessert

zestuous — Tue, 21 May 2013 03:13:11 +0000

I’ve officially thrown my apron into the ring. My goal – to become the next World Food Champion. My weapon – the Zestuous courage to try any combination of food. Join me on my journey as I experience trials, failures …

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Lemon Pancetta Chicken

zestuous — Sun, 19 May 2013 16:06:48 +0000

This is the best summer chicken recipe I’ve ever created. It’s bursting with fresh citrus flavor and is super juicy thanks to the thin pancetta. Pancetta is Italian bacon. It has that bacon-like smokiness we all love and just the …

Rating: 3.8/5 (5 votes cast)

7-6-5 Grilled Artichokes

zestuous — Tue, 07 May 2013 03:21:44 +0000

I’m so in love with this grilled artichoke recipe, I made it two nights in a row, and I actually gave up my filet mignon to my husband last night just so I could eat his grilled artichoke. I LOVE …

Rating: 5.0/5 (1 vote cast)

The Sunny Fontina

zestuous — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 18:48:27 +0000

If you love grilled cheese, you’re going to love The Sunny Fontina. It’s a recipe I created for the “Say Cheese” St. Francis Winery Gourmet Grilled Cheese Contest. To view the recipe, visit St. Francis Winery on Facebook and click …

Rating: 5.0/5 (1 vote cast)

Maple Pancetta Chicken

zestuous — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 03:29:08 +0000

This recipe was inspired by one of the craziest, yummiest meals I’ve ever eaten in Las Vegas. After hours of fast-paced cooking at the World Food Championships, a group of us gals were famished. Surprisingly, all we wanted was dinner …

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Grilled Orange Sriracha Pork (or chicken)

zestuous — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 17:45:05 +0000

This versatile recipe can be used for chicken breasts, pork chops, kabobs or even ribs. You prepare the meat with a quick 30-minute marinade in garlic, cherry peppers and green onions. Then, you finish it off with a sweet and …

Rating: 5.0/5 (1 vote cast)

Artichoke Chicken Pasta

zestuous — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 16:24:49 +0000

Thin spaghetti in a slightly creamy sauce with tangy, rich artichokes and fresh tomatoes. We’re almost settled into our new home. The move has been an adventure. Since we’ve lived apart for so long, we seem to have multiples of …

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Boozy Balsamic Berries with a Bite

zestuous — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 17:42:53 +0000

After a long deployment and more than a year apart, my husband is finally home for good. He officially retires in a few months and there will be no more lengthy separations…my food taster is back! For his first meal …

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Maple Oatmeal Coffee Cake

zestuous — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 01:14:38 +0000

Some mornings I just roll out of bed and have the desire to bake something. And it’s strange. It’s not that I’m craving a certain food. I actually crave the process of creating a recipe and photographing it. Today was …

Rating: 5.0/5 (1 vote cast)

Bacon Mushroom Chicken Medallions

zestuous — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 02:29:02 +0000

This is a fast, easy, tasty recipe that you’re going to want to make over and over again. I’ve made it about four times in the last month because it’s that good. The recipe is a knock-off of my Steak …

Rating: 5.0/5 (4 votes cast)