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Croque Monsieur Stuffed Waffles

Last Updated August 13, 2019. Originally Posted September 3, 2013 By Kristina Sloggett 19 Comments

Croque Monsieur Stuffed Waffles – everyone’s favorite classic deli sandwich, stuffed into a crispy golden waffle – perfect for weekend brunch or leftover lunch!

One of the most popular sandwiches at that deli I ran was a toasted Croque Monsieur. I am positive it still is. Equal to the espresso line in the morning and the lineup for soup on cold Portland days, the line for hot sandwiches snaked around the store.

Just thinking about all of that brings nostalgia – I am ready for crisp cool fall days.

Soup. Lining up for your food cart favorite.

Walking down the street drinking warm coffee, cold morning air that you can …

Citrus Pickled Onions

Last Updated October 25, 2015. Originally Posted February 12, 2013 By Kristina Sloggett 21 Comments

Citrus Pickled Onions – this quick and easy method of onion pickling brings your very own jar of flavorful pink tart onions, a perfect topper for so many dishes!

Citrus Pickled Onions @spabettie

Thirty minutes.

That’s about all the time you need before you too can have your own jar of bright pretty pink pickled onions. Pink pickled onions that taste amazing.

One of our favorite pubs here in Portland includes pickled onions on their basic side salad. I love that salad. I always ask for extra pickled onions.

Years ago I made pickles with a friend – I remember it being an all day event – we had so much fun and ended up with fantastic dill pickles. Because of that all day pickle project, every time I would consider making my own pickled onions, I figured it was …

Clean Eating Chick Quin Sandwich

Last Updated August 13, 2015. Originally Posted January 10, 2013 By Kristina Sloggett 44 Comments

Clean Eating Chick Quin Sandwich – rich in protein and veggies, this plant based patty is a true flavor match for that classic breaded chicken version.

Clean Eating Chick Quin Sandwich @spabettie

I am welcoming the new year with a few exciting new things. One that I am very happy to share with you – I have started working with Attune Foods, and I am thrilled to join an extremely talented team.

I have already had a couple-few meetings, and with each one my excitement builds – the vision of this company matches mine. In addition to recipe creation and being involved in the community, there are some opportunities in the next several months that I am very excited about. I already have some fun things planned.

Clean Eating Chick Quin Sandwich @spabettie

Who else loves pickles and mustard?

One of my favorite combinations – tart and tangy and salty all at once.

January is often when we look to make up for all the fun we ~~ate~~ had during the holidays, right? Our focus this month is clean eating, and my first recipe fits right in!

I created a faux chicken patty, or chick-quin patty.

Clean Eating Chick Quin Sandwich @spabettie

How good does that look?

I can tell you how good it tastes – crispy crunchy good! Protein and veggie rich, these chick-quin patties have all kinds of texture and flavor. These tuck into a bun or wrap, top a salad, and are easily made into chick-quin wings – a vehicle for your favorite dipping sauce.

Clean Eating Chick Quin Sandwich @spabettie

Please visit Attune for my chick-quin sandwich recipe.

Dill Pickle Dip

Last Updated December 22, 2018. Originally Posted December 22, 2011 By Kristina Sloggett 73 Comments

Dill Pickle Dip – a unique and flavorful dip that is always the surprise hit of the party! Tart and salty, it tastes just as you imagine it will!

Dill Pickle Dip

What does it mean when we crave salt?

My craving was so big it drove me not only to buy a bag of Ruffles, I also conjured up this pickle perfection.

Since we were going to be out of the country from Thanksgiving to yesterday, and gone for most holiday festivities, we had a couple little happenings before we left.

I made this pickle dip for one of them, and after the initial strange looks from just about everyone, it was a big hit.

So simple, and just how I imagined the flavor would be. I made a …