The Faithful Foodie

Food In Ireland...

I have to tell you all about my trip to Ireland . . . it was fabulous!! I’m going to focus on the food in this post and will do another one on the Irish countryside and possibly a third on the towns we visited. But first the food! I had not really thought about the fact that...

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August 25th, 2010
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Apple-Blue Cheese Sa...

Apple - Blue Cheese Salad w/Toasted Pecans This is simply a great tasting salad that is good in both the summer and winter. I had a bought a big tub of blue cheese at Costco for another recipe and came up with this combination. The salad dressing really adds to the flavor of the salad...

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August 19th, 2010
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Fried Green Tomatoes...

Fried Green Tomatoes My dad grew up in the south and loved fried green tomatoes . . . actually he pretty much loved all things fried . . . chicken, potatoes, and okra among other things. Growing up my mom fried everything in bacon grease which I love to this day but don’t do...

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August 16th, 2010
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Blueberry-Cream Chee...

Well, I did it again! I forgot to take a picture of this dish before it was all eaten. So many people have requested this, though, that I decided to post without a picture. You’ll just have to settle for a pic of blueberries instead! This is another great breakfast dish that...

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August 3rd, 2010
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Cheese Ravioli Pesto...

Cheese Ravioli Pesto Pasta Salad I love the bags of mini ravioli and mini tortellini you can get at Trader Joe’s! This recipe was inspired by the bag of mini cheese ravioli I had in my cupboard and the fact that I needed to make something for the cookout I was hosting for the...

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July 29th, 2010
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Apple-Blueberry Pie...

In keeping with the abundance of blueberries this time of year and the fact that I had apples I needed to use up, I came up with this pie. It turned out to be a fabulous combination! One of the guests to whom it was served exclaimed, “Wow, this is the best pie I’ve ever...

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July 20th, 2010
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Couscous with Peas &...

Couscous with Peas & Onions I used to have a large sage plant in my garden which is what attracted me to this recipe. The sage plant has long since died and we, in fact, don’t even live in the same house anymore but I still make this dish. Even though I have to pay the...

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July 13th, 2010
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Italian Pasta Salad...

Pasta Salad Everyone needs a “go-to” salad for large family get-togethers! This one is great because kids like it, it’s cheap to make, and it makes a lot. This is adapted from my brother-in-law’s recipe and is a family favorite for cook-outs, graduation parties,...

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July 9th, 2010
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Lemon Surprise...

Lemon Surprise A few weeks ago my husband and I hosted a small group fellowship service in our home and I like to serve some snacks or dessert afterward in order to create time for more informal sharing with each other. I decided to fix something sweet and something savory. This lemon...

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June 30th, 2010
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Peachy Almond Oatmea...

Peachy Almond Oatmeal This recipe is adapted from one that my dear friend, Barbara, shared with me. This is now one of my favorite breakfasts to make when we have house guests. It’s easy to make, nutritious, and if there are any leftovers it reheats well in the microwave. This...

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June 23rd, 2010
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