Opera Singer in the Kitchen

Artistry in Food, Music, and Life

Bring in your Valentine’s Day Recipes!

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Valentine's Day is rapidly approaching and the time is coming where ideas for meals, desserts and treats is desperately needed. This is why I thought that everyone should contribute and share their favorite recipes in order in inspire the uninspired.I have a Pinterest board dedicated to all things Valentine's Day but I thought this round-up would personalize it so please add and share your sweet … [Read more...]

Secret Recipe Club: Portabella and Turkey Corn Cakes

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  It is that time of the month folks when we are assigned a blog for the Secret Recipe Club! I really have enjoyed being a part of this group because I get to discover new blogs, recipes, and new bloggers!This month I was assigned Paulchen's Food Blog. This gal is a Viennese in her 30s who loves to do all kinds of experimental cooking. I loved reading that about her because I am that … [Read more...]

Toasted Mediterranean Veggie Pasta

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Our exciting week continues but with a lot more cooking in the kitchen. How exciting is this? I do not even have to have Julianne in a carrier in order to make this happen.This last weekend was filled with more events in our second home: Holland. The smaller ensemble, Lyrischkoor, had a concert and I was finally going to be able to sing.I was able to rehearse and perform but every time someone … [Read more...]

Roasted Butternut, Portabella and Barley Pilaf

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Last night I was inspired to make this yummy meal for us. It was VERY quick to make and filling too. Ryan mentioned that he was glad I had made barley. I believe it is a grain that I have never prepared before and I realized how sorry I was that I had never prepared it before.I have been using a lot of kale lately since I have been staying away from broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage. These happen … [Read more...]

Farmhouse Veggie Burger

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This morning I woke RAVENOUSLY hungry. After making dinner last night and hardly having any appetite for it, I knew I would be VERY hungry when I woke up this morning.I woke up for a potty break at 5am. Got back into bed and realized I was hungry. Should I get a snack or make an early breakfast? Nah, I dozed off again.I woke up at 7am and stared into Ryan's eyes until he opened them. I pouted and … [Read more...]