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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22713738935581185612026-10-13T16:24:38.780-04:00FOODIETara the Foodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04670568285291932059noreply@blogger.comBlogger158125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2271373893558118561.post-17252648354173843052021-02-18T13:10:00.001-05:002021-03-30T13:16:05.518-04:00Chicken & Veggie Fried Rice Stir-fry

Tara the Foodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04670568285291932059noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2271373893558118561.post-28966630479265563712020-10-12T18:39:00.000-04:002020-10-12T18:39:14.660-04:00Mexican Pizza

  As you may have heard, Taco Bell announced that the Mexican Pizza will be removed from their menu effective November 5, 2020.  What???  This is probably one of their most beloved items, so I was surprised to hear this and like many people after finding out this unacceptable news, I started working on my own recipe for making them at home. Since announcing the removal of

Tara the Foodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04670568285291932059noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2271373893558118561.post-23464528978068044682020-08-11T18:06:00.002-04:002020-08-11T18:08:07.649-04:00Zucchini, Summer Squash & Scallion Pancakes w/ Cajun Shrimp

Tara the Foodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04670568285291932059noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2271373893558118561.post-42084077434503744482019-06-24T23:46:00.000-04:002019-06-24T23:47:27.278-04:00Keto Breaded Chicken with Spinach Mushroom Sauce

Are you craving a hearty breaded chicken breast, but you're trying to keep your carbs down?  Well here's a nice alternative to using traditional breadcrumbs... just use almond flour! Costco sells a 3 lb bag for $21 and it lasts a good long while.  The consistency is super fine, so it's perfect for breading or baking. I was super hungry and tired the night I made this dish

Tara the Foodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04670568285291932059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2271373893558118561.post-82356299150306015292019-06-16T21:07:00.000-04:002019-06-16T21:07:52.841-04:00Restaurant Review: Tacologist

Top Shelf Hand-Crafted Margaritas: Spicy Cilantro and All-Berry At the end of April, a new restaurant opened in University Circle: Tacologist.  A few days ago, the fine folks at Tacologist invited my boyfriend and I to come and sample their menu.  We had a lovely night with great food, drink, and service.   We started the night with a couple beautiful margaritas - both

Tara the Foodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04670568285291932059noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2271373893558118561.post-42732813186607502792019-06-10T17:53:00.000-04:002019-06-10T17:53:47.064-04:00Bacon Fried Cabbage with Chicken and Egg

Hey there! I'm back with another keto-friendly, low carb creation for dinner for your viewing enjoyment. Is your mouth watering yet? Let's be honest here...  isn't everything better when it's topped with a lovely fried egg? Well, this dish is no exception.  The cabbage is spicy, the bacon is salty - and the egg ties everything together, adding a rich creaminess to the dish.

Tara the Foodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04670568285291932059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2271373893558118561.post-50293156807617993262019-05-26T14:23:00.000-04:002019-05-26T14:26:44.003-04:00Keto Bacon Cups w/ Spinach, Cheese, & Shrimp

Happy Memorial Day weekend, everyone!  I hope you all are soaking in the lovely sun, taking it easy, and having lots of relaxing fun with your loved ones. I wanted to pop in here and share with you one of the many little things that I've been cooking up that fit into my keto diet that I have been pretty faithfully following for a while now.  If you know anything about keto, you know

Tara the Foodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04670568285291932059noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2271373893558118561.post-68739421048618250892019-04-01T00:00:00.000-04:002019-04-01T00:00:00.503-04:00Headbanger's Kitchen Keto Cheesy Pork Fried "Rice"

When searching for keto recipes, you're going to find some stinkers...  but this one is a home run! Oh... that reminds me... HAPPY HOME OPENER CLEVELAND INDIANS FANS!!!  GO TRIBE!!! Alright, now that's out of the way, back to this dish.  It was awesome!  Many times keto recipes will try and copycat carb loaded dishes with a low carb substitute and it may LOOK like the

Tara the Foodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04670568285291932059noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2271373893558118561.post-17915411092710868592019-03-20T20:46:00.000-04:002019-03-20T20:47:39.937-04:00This Foodie Has Been Fasting... and You Should, Too.

Enjoying my daily hot water, lemon, ACV & cayenne pepper drink before breaking my fast I've been wanting to write this post for a while, but I wanted to make sure I got it right.  I'm writing this post in my own voice; in my own words.  I'm not a doctor or licensed nutritionist...  I don't have a PhD...  but I have taken the time to educate myself by reading and

Tara the Foodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04670568285291932059noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2271373893558118561.post-44665879718863274482019-02-15T19:47:00.000-05:002019-02-15T19:47:13.655-05:00Healthy Oatmeal Cookies with Almond Butter, Chocolate, and Fruit (Gluten-Free)

So Valentine's Day was on Thursday and I wanted to bring in a fun treat for my team at work to celebrate the holiday.  Since I've been eating healthy on a really consistent basis lately, I wanted to bring in something that was still delicious, but also lived into my current lifestyle.   I mean, I know how to bake traditional cookies, brownies, cupcakes, etc., and yes

Tara the Foodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04670568285291932059noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2271373893558118561.post-437907155808299382019-02-08T12:32:00.002-05:002019-02-08T13:00:53.812-05:00FOODIE Review: Condado Tacos ~ Beachwood, Ohio

Both tacos with "Sweet Lucy" shells: Left: Ooey-Gooey  Right: Surf 'n Turf This past Wednesday, I had the pleasure of checking out a newly opened restaurant in the Pinecrest shopping center in Beachwood, OH called CONDADO.  It's a build-your-own taco joint that has been operating since 2014, originating on North High Street in the Short North of Columbus, OH.  They've since

Tara the Foodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04670568285291932059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2271373893558118561.post-81180728884845350102019-02-04T23:54:00.001-05:002021-03-29T16:40:21.684-04:00Linguine Al Limone with Chia-Chicken Meatballs

Since we last spoke, many things in my life have changed. One of those many changes has been the focus on my diet.  Not just for weight loss, but for optimum health benefits so I can enjoy increased energy, focus, and just feel great on a daily basis. Over the last couple years, I have taken the time to learn more about some healthy ingredients that can be added to a variety of things

Tara the Foodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04670568285291932059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2271373893558118561.post-57321017010862656692016-03-14T22:11:00.000-04:002016-03-14T22:11:29.050-04:00Chicken Parmesan

Chicken Parmesan Hey guys!  Long time no blog, eh?  Yeah... unfortunately I fell out of it for a while, but I'm back now and hope to be back at it for a long time to come.  :-) So I thought I'd return with a nice comfort food dish to share with you all today.  I made this last night, Sunday night, which was the day after a very long and busy Saturday.  It consisted

Tara the Foodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04670568285291932059noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2271373893558118561.post-21644241843759069222014-12-01T10:00:00.000-05:002014-12-01T10:00:01.581-05:00Bacon, Tomato, and Cheddar Loaf (and an amazing giveaway!!)

Bacon, Tomato, and Cheddar Bread...  cooled and sliced. Hello all!  How have you all been?  I've been on a bit of a hiatus...  more than 7 months actually...  but I'm back!  I found myself missing getting on here and chronicling my adventures in the kitchen and sharing my creations with you.  For the better part of this year, anytime I found some time to get

Tara the Foodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04670568285291932059noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2271373893558118561.post-2567879389023553912014-04-21T14:14:00.000-04:002015-03-28T14:03:02.486-04:00Italian Easter Sweet Bread

Italian Easter Sweet Bread Happy Monday, everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful Easter weekend and enjoyed the nice weather that I think most of us had. I think it's finally really Spring outside! As I type this, I'm sitting at my kitchen counter with my windows open. It's so nice to air the house out! I'm knee deep in laundry and housework today on my day off, but that's ok. I'll

Tara the Foodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04670568285291932059noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2271373893558118561.post-22414381252227174022014-02-22T20:25:00.000-05:002014-02-22T20:29:20.549-05:00A Week of Cooking Light: Friday: Chicken Picatta

Welcome to Friday's meal from Cooking Light's Sunday Strategist meal plan for this week!  Sorry it's a day late...  it was another late night dinner and I was feeling way too lazy to blog last night. So after getting through this whole menu this week, I can safely say that I liked every dinner I made this week!  Friday's meal was a classic: Chicken Picatta.  I hadn't made

Tara the Foodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04670568285291932059noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2271373893558118561.post-15453081852419633102014-02-21T11:21:00.003-05:002014-02-21T11:21:59.493-05:00A Week of Cooking Light: Thursday: Spicy Cod and Fennel Stew with Cheesy CiabattaToasts

Welcome back to my week of Cooking Light!  This week has been really fun, actually.  It's so nice to already know what I'm going to be cooking all week.  It's also really fun to make brand new recipes that I've never tried before. I found this recipe in particular to be really interesting.  It was one of THE EASIEST recipes I have ever prepared in my life.  It is so

Tara the Foodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04670568285291932059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2271373893558118561.post-321354082314733142014-02-20T10:08:00.001-05:002014-02-20T10:13:03.322-05:00A Week of Cooking Light: Wednesday: Penne with Sausage, Cannellini Beans, and Kale

Here we are at Day 3 of this week's Cooking Light Sunday Strategist meal plan!  Yes, I KNOW it's Thursday...  haha We had a late dinner last night, so by the time we ate it was basically time to go to bed.  SO, here is what we had for dinner yesterday.  As I mention in my video below, I have made this particular dish many times, so I really didn't have to consult the

Tara the Foodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04670568285291932059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2271373893558118561.post-74605391732921736342014-02-18T23:37:00.000-05:002014-02-18T23:37:52.393-05:00A Week of Cooking Light: Tuesday: Bombay Shrimp Curry with Coconut Rice and a Salad made of Parsley, Celery, and Golden Raisins

  Hey everybody! Ok, so here we are on Day 2 of Cooking Light's Sunday Strategist's meal plan for this week. Today's meal was a spicy one! It had something to do with the fact that I chose to use hot curry powder I'm sure, but I'm not complaining. It was good! I liked the spice and I'm always a fan of a rice dish with shrimp. The salad was interesting, but not really my favorite.

Tara the Foodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04670568285291932059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2271373893558118561.post-59561993102820118462014-02-17T23:21:00.000-05:002014-02-17T23:23:36.406-05:00A Week of Cooking Light Recipes: Monday - Kale and Caramelized Onion Grilled Cheese with Garlic Green Beans

Monday: Kale and Caramelized Onion Grilled Cheese with Garlic Green Beans I noticed on the Cooking Light Facebook page that every Sunday morning their blog, "Simmer and Boil", would post something called the "Sunday Strategist".  This post consisted of a work week's worth (Monday through Friday) of Cooking Light dinner recipes.  The meal plan included links to all the recipes you

Tara the Foodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04670568285291932059noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2271373893558118561.post-74132896653885520862014-01-19T13:39:00.001-05:002014-01-19T13:39:38.761-05:00SOUPer Sunday: Creamy Chicken Mushroom Soup

Creamy Chicken Mushroom Soup with cheesy toasts Welcome to a new series on FOODIE called SOUPer Sunday. Pretty self-explanatory, right? At least I hope so for your sake. ;-) One of the things I love to do when it's cold outside is make homemade soup. There are so many endless possibilities when it comes to making soup. Broth-based soups, creamy and pureed soups, chili, stews, gumbos,

Tara the Foodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04670568285291932059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2271373893558118561.post-66380700828686452442014-01-12T19:33:00.001-05:002014-01-12T19:33:47.703-05:00Pork Tinga

Pork Tinga Taco Today I'd like to share with you one of my favorite recipes from one of my favorite chefs, Rick Bayless.  Pork Tinga is basically a mixture of pork, chorizo sausage, fire roasted tomatoes, chipotles, potatoes, and onions slow cooked for 6 hours until it turns into something so delicious.  The pork ends up falling apart at the touch of a fork and everything melds

Tara the Foodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04670568285291932059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2271373893558118561.post-60816204967296813742014-01-10T23:35:00.001-05:002014-01-12T18:28:46.998-05:00FOODIE QUICKIE: BLT "SS": Bacon, Lettuce, & Tomato Sandwich with Smoked Salmon

BLT "SS" Today I've got a FOODIE Quickie for ya. This is a new series I've created for those of you that are looking for good and interesting things to make for breakfast/lunch/dinner that do NOT take hours to make. Hey, even I don't feel like being in the kitchen all night some nights. So keep your eyes peeled for more FOODIE Quickies here and there from now on. I'll pepper them in here

Tara the Foodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04670568285291932059noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2271373893558118561.post-19561230372673234132014-01-07T00:18:00.001-05:002014-01-12T18:25:02.744-05:00Mulligatawny Soup with Chicken and Rice

Mulligatawny Soup with Chicken and Rice Happy New Year!  Today's recipe is an Indian soup called Mulligatawny Soup.  This version of it has chicken and is served over rice.  It's tasty and perfect on a cold winter's day... like today in Cleveland, where it's currently -12!  Enjoy!

Tara the Foodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04670568285291932059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2271373893558118561.post-2299200948606378532013-09-09T21:13:00.000-04:002013-09-09T21:13:17.018-04:00Cibréo Italian Kitchen opens today in Playhouse Square

Our tasting menu Last week Mark and I were lucky enough to be invited to preview Scott Kuhn's (owner of Washington Place Bistro and Inn in Little Italy and 87 West in Crocker Park, to name just a couple) latest venture located in beautiful Playhouse Square called Cibréo Italian Kitchen, which opened its doors today. Coming soon: Cibréo Privato, a private function facility adjacent to the

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