Bagels and Lox on the Casual Side #FoodieExtravanganza

Crisp Bagel Chips, spread with softened Cream Cheese, topped with Cajun Style Smoked Salmon and sprinkled with capers.

We are sharing Everything Bagels today at Foodie Extravaganza......

Asian Style Brown Rice Pilaf #KitchenMatrixCookingProject

Tender and nutty brown rice studded with shrimp and snow peas, flavored with soy sauce and sesame oil.

Today is the final installation in a year long endeavor that we called the Kitchen Matrix Cooking Project........

Quatre Epices Cookies #ChristmasCookies #KitchenMatrixCookingProject

This post is sponsored on behalf of #ChristmasCookiesWeek. The generous sponsors, YumGoggle, Sprinkle Pop, Silpat and Adams Extracts have provided us with products for recipe creation and a giveaway for our readers. As always, all opinions are my own.  

These tender, cake like cookies are flavored with a spice mix known in French as Quatre Epices.  A lovely mixture of pepper, ginger, nutmeg and cloves.  These cookies also are spiced with some cinnamon for a perfect Christmas treat.

Please join me for Day 2 of Christmas Cookie Week.......

Starting with Leftovers #KitchenMatrixCookingProject

This comforting, homey breakfast is a great way to use up some of that leftover stuffing from your Thanksgiving Feast.

Join us today as we share our inspiration for using up some of those Holiday Leftovers........

Grilled Scallops with Lemon and Basil #KitchenMatrixCookingProject

Tender Sea Scallops grilled to perfection, sprinkled with lemon juice and basil, makes a perfect first course for this Holiday season.

I'm late to the party but I hope you'll join me and the others as we share scallop recipes today.

Pork and Cabbage Stir Fry #KitchenMatrixCookingProject

Pork and Cabbage are naturals together but it doesn't have to take all day to serve it up for dinner.  This stir fry using ground pork and shredded cabbage is on the table in minutes, giving you all the classic, comforting flavors in the middle of the week...

We are reaching the conclusion of our Kitchen Matrix Cooking Project........

Squash Soup with Cranberry Puree #CranberryWeek #KitchenMatrixCookingProject

The creamy, earthy goodness of this Butternut squash soup is brightened up with the addition of a sweet, tart cranberry puree, making a lovely presentation for the first course on your holiday dinner table.

Welcome to Cranberry Week........

Jambalaya vs Paella #FoodnFlix #KitchenMatrixCookingProject

Did you ever stop to think about what the difference is between Paella and Jambalaya?  As close as I can determine, it is the seasoning and perhaps the pan in which it is made.

Regardless of what seasonings you use, what type of sausage or smoked meat you use, what cooking vessel you use the results are very similar.  A savory one pot meal of rice, vegetables and meat that is sure to please everyone at the table.

Warm Eggplant Caprese Salad #KitchenMatrixCookingProject

Tender, roasted eggplant topped with garden fresh tomatoes and mozzarella cheese, drizzled with olive oil and balsamic vinegar and sprinkled with fresh basil.

This warm salad can be served as a first course, a side dish or a wonderful Meatless Monday meal......

Mini Mummy Meatloaf #Halloween #KitchenMatrixCookingProject

Thrill your little Ghosts and Goblins this Halloween by serving up these fun and tasty Meat Loaf Mummies.

Join the Festive Foodie Group today as we celebrate Halloween.......

Caramel Apple Cookie Bars #AppleWeek #BakingBloggers

This post is sponsored on behalf of #appleweek. Our generous sponsors, Swiss Diamond, Envy Apples, Imperial Sugar, Nordic Ware, Rodelle Vanilla, Flahavan's Irish Oatmeal, Nairn's and The Spice House have provided us with products for recipe creation and a giveaway for our readers. As always, all opinions are my own.

These ooey gooey bars have all the great flavors that you love about Caramel Apples but are transported to your mouth via cookie instead of a stick!

Welcome to Day 2 of Apple Week.......

Italian Sausage Burgers #KitchenMatrixCookingProject

Sweet Italian Sausage formed into patties and grilled to perfection.  Top with sauteed onions, peppers and mustard and you have all the same wonderful flavors that you love in a fun, new, format.

Join the Kitchen Matrix Cooking Project as we delve into the world of Burgers........

Roasted Pear and Grape Kuchen #BreadBakers #KitchenMatrixCookingProject

This sweet bread made with yeast is topped with a roasted grape and pear crumble before being baked.  It is perfect for breakfast as a coffee cake or as a light dessert, topped with whipped cream.

Join me and the members of Bread Bakers as we share bread recipes containing grapes......

Brussels Sprouts Slaw #KitchenMatrixCookingProject

Fresh, delicious Brussels Sprouts, shredded and tossed with a light dressing and crunch peanuts makes the perfect Fall salad.

Join us as we check out all the different Brussels Sprouts recipes available in The Kitchen Matrix Cookbook by Mark Bittman......

Pork Paillards with Thai Pan Sauce #KitchenMatrixCookingProject

Pork Cutlets dredged in peanuts before being browned and finished in a Thai Pan Sauce that you family is going to love.

Join us as we explore the world of Paillards with the Kitchen Matrix Cooking Project......

Michigan Line Caught Pickerel with Tomatoes and Capers #KitchenMatrixCookingProject

Tender, flaky, freshly caught Pickerel from Michigan, smothered in tomatoes fresh from the garden.

I love eating locally and it doesn't get any better than this........

Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato Salad #KitchenMatrixCookingProject

Garden Ripe Tomatoes tossed with Crunchy Romaine Lettuce and laced with Smoky Bacon Bits, this salad is like a BLT minus the bread.

Is there anything better in the world than freshly picked Tomatoes?   Not in my world........

Zucchini Dip #FarmersMarketWeek #KitchenMatrixCookingProject

Reminiscent of hummus, this wonderful dip made of zucchini is a great change of pace.  It is light, bright and delicious.

Join me as I celebrate Day 2 of Farmer's Market Week with a recipe from our Kitchen Matrix Cooking Project......

Watermelon Salad #KitchenMatrixCookingProject

Juicy chunks of watermelon tossed with feta, cucumbers and tomatoes and seasoned with mint makes the perfect summer side for your next get together.

Beet Pickled Eggs #KitchenMatrixCookingProject

These pickled eggs are not only delicious but are also very pretty having been pickled along with the beets.

They are perfect as a snack, as part of a meal or as an appetizer....