Tag Archives: herbs & spices

Create Warm, Fall Flavors with Ingredients You Have on Hand!

Posted on October 18, 2011 by tossingtheswissaround

Yesterday felt incredibly fall-like to me.  Maybe it was the crunchy leaves under my shoes or the mock ‘pumpkin patches’ being put up on every street corner.  I was craving something warm and soulful, hearty and earthy.  I went to the … Continue reading →

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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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Swordfish Meets The Mecca of Flavor: Creamy ‘Tossing the Seafood’ Sauce! (yes, it is that good)

Posted on November 12, 2010 by tossingtheswissaround

I am here to tell you that I wanted to throw my plate against the wall tonight in a fit of OH MY GOD IT’S SO GOOD I CAN’T EVEN LOOK AT IT frenzy when I tasted the sauce I … Continue reading →

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homemade masala – not so much garam

Posted on August 18, 2010 by tossingtheswissaround

Mr. Cheese and I headed out to hunt for and gather the needed spices for the masala and found no such luck at the local grocer’s.  One small jar of cardamom seeds displayed a hefty price of $13.99, so we … Continue reading →

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To Masala or Not to Masala

Posted on August 14, 2010 by tossingtheswissaround

My buddy and I were chatting at the office yesterday and he asked what I would cook over the weekend.  I am trying out Aarti‘s Masala recipe on Sunday, for my husband’s return from his business trip.  So my buddy, who is from … Continue reading →

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