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Quick Pickled Vegetables

Thank goodness for my friends. Really and truly, I get so much inspiration for my blog Marcella Rose’s from the fantastic meals and moments I spend with my girlfriends. It’s been hard for me since I moved away from New York and the strong group of fabulous women that I was lucky enough to call my friends. I have been on the search since arriving in Southern Oregon and recently met yet another amazing woman. We had dinner at her place a few weeks ago and she made spiced chicken on the bone, seared and then baked on top of cinnamon rice with loads of fresh chopped herbs, a stunning raw beet salad with fresh cracked walnuts, and baby spring greens; it was like heaven. Just what you are craving on these cold winter evenings; all spicy, hearty, and warm, full of root vegetables and baby greens, grown in warm greenhouses through the long winter months. To start, she had laid out some stunning cheeses and some quick pickled carrots. I love setting my table in the summer months with quick-pickled veggies for a fresh crunchy addition to picnics and barbeques alike but had never thought about quick-pickling root veggies in the winter months. It’s genius!

For the full blog and recipe visit My Cooking Spot!

Happy pickling!

Marcella Rose

Game Day Spread {Gluten Free}

So there are sports happening I hear. Now, don’t get mad, but unless it’s soccer, I am rarely paying attention. However, don’t get me wrong, I LOVE throwing a game day bash. I am not sure which ones, or how many, or how close we are to the Super Series or World Open or Final Bowl or whatever you call it but… game on right!!!

We all know the normal spread, wings, pizza, and all things fried, greasy and wonderful. But just because that is always how it’s done doesn’t mean there aren’t any other options. What about a game day that is filled with food, that is good for you, but also so tasty the men keep digging in? Well readers look no further, I am bringing you a little healthy spread for this game season…time….event-bowl; you get it. So I threw together some super healthy and super quick game day snacks. What is even more exciting is that it all tastes fantastic; this Hot-Damn Cauliflower will have you licking your lips and tips of your fingers begging for more…trust me. Serve this spread with a crisp fall, hard-cider and it is Gluten Free to boot! The best part is the day after game day you are going to feel like a million bucks!! What more could you ask for?

Hot Damn Cauliflower – with blue cheese yogurt dip

Broiled Baby Bell Peppers

Braised Asparagus

Cheesy Kale Chips

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Recipes

Hot Damn Cauliflower Hot Wings – recipe at My Cooking Spot

Cheesy Kale Chips – recipe at My Cooking Spot

Broiled Baby Bell Pepper

Preheat Broiler
Rinse and dry peppers
Toss in 1 Tablespoon of Olive oil to coat
Roast until blistered about 7 mins turning once halfway through

Braised Asparagus

Preheat Broiler
Cut the hard ends off of rinsed asparagus
Toss in 1 Tablespoon of Olive oil to coat
Sprinkle with steak seasoning
Broil turning once until brown but not soggy about 3 mins (more for thicker asparagus)