Category Archives: Vegetables

Mr. Cheese’s Sunspot Shrimp

Posted on March 2, 2011 by tossingtheswissaround

We are trimming the fat over here at Casa de la Cheese.  At least, we think we are.  Mr. Cheese is more on the low-carb, high-protein kick that is meat, meat, meat with a ginormous side of salad.  The Italian girl … Continue reading →

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Chicken Tagine

Posted on February 23, 2011 by tossingtheswissaround

There is nothing like walking in the door after a long day at work, (or a session at the gym or playing outside with the kids) to breathe in and catch the aromas of cumin, cinnamon, squash, onions and various other goodness – … Continue reading →

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Pinwheel Steaks

Posted on January 31, 2011 by tossingtheswissaround

In keeping with the “lose the muffin top!” theme, Mr. Cheese and I are really struggling to come up with some yummy high-protein dinners that are not over loaded with calories or carbs.  We are not necessarily cutting out carbs altogether, … Continue reading →

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Fried Basa with Red Peppers & Thai Chili Sauce

Posted on January 12, 2011 by tossingtheswissaround

AMATEUR COOKS:  Pay attention.  This is an easy but delicious recipe!  We recently wanted to fry some catfish and make our own sweet Thai chili sauce, based on a calamari appetizer we tried at Ruth’s Chris Steak House last Friday.  Mr. Cheese … Continue reading →

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Creamy Parsnip Stew w/Shrimp & Polish Sausage

Posted on January 6, 2011 by tossingtheswissaround

The holidays left us fat and happy – and while I am not one to focus on the negative – the operative word there is fat.  So Mr. Cheese and I dug out some of our favorite cookbooks for inspiration … Continue reading →

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Shrimp and Leek Bisque

Posted on December 15, 2010 by tossingtheswissaround

I am starting to see a pattern here, but if you live in the Mid-Atlantic you will completely understand why I am posting soup after soup.  It is cold outside.  Damn cold and the snuggies, mufflers, uggs and ‘green’ electric heaters … Continue reading →

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A New Twist on a Holiday Staple: Sweet Potato Salad

Posted on November 27, 2010 by tossingtheswissaround

We had our Thanksgiving potluck at the office last week and my friend Don, who is known for bringing in such unusual dishes as pasties, outdid himself.  He made what he referred to as a ‘Montana staple’ and dubbed it Sweet … Continue reading →

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Does This Calzone Make My Ass Look Big?

Posted on October 12, 2010 by tossingtheswissaround

My dietary intake has been horrendous, lately.   Not with food that tastes horrible, but with amazing food that is horrible for the waistline.  Friday I skipped eating altogether until about mid-afternoon at Maggiano’s, where I attended a ‘ladies lunch’.  A … Continue reading →

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Make Mine Parmesan. Chicken, That Is!

Posted on October 5, 2010 by tossingtheswissaround

With the evenings getting chillier, the cold salads and sandwiches have gone by the wayside and Mr. Cheese and I are both craving soups and more traditional, comfy foods.   The temperatures are creeping into the 50s during night-time hours and chicken parmesan is … Continue reading →

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Pizza Upstages Mexican Soup – Twice!

Posted on September 28, 2010 by tossingtheswissaround

Sunday, mid-football craze, Mr. Cheese wanted to start working on the Mexican Shrimp and Meatball Soup recipe we found in the Big Flavors book by Jim Fobel.  We were in the throes of a breezy, cloudy, drizzly day and a spicy little soup would … Continue reading →

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