Monday, April 21, 2008

A Pinot Grigio with Extras....

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As it gets warmer here in North Texas, our palate turns to lighter wines. (You'll see me post soon on my new-found affair with Sauvigno...
Sunday, April 20, 2008

Salmon with Tangerine Glaze

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We all know how healthy salmon is...so we're trying to eat more of it around here. I have to admit it's not my favorite--something a...
Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Mother's Ruin Punch...Almost Like a Champagne Cocktail

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Some nights (like tonight), it's easier to make a "pitcher cocktail" than it is to mix them one by one. Saw this one in Food ...
Monday, April 14, 2008

Braised Chorizo...and a Sparkling Rosé Cocktail

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I am a love of many things Spanish: paella, Manchego cheese, sherry, Licor 43, Barcelona...and Antonio Banderas. So I was excited to see a c...
Tuesday, April 08, 2008

Smoked Salmon with Mustard and Dill

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I tried this recipe back in September when I had the smoker fired up for our Labor Day barbecue. It was delicious; I'm thinking about tr...
Wednesday, March 26, 2008

Thousand Island Slaw with Chicken

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I grew up with Thousand Island dressing. It was my salad topping of choice. And it's still the only thing I'll eat on the chef salad...
Sunday, March 23, 2008

Cheesy Corn Bites

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My classic Corn Dip has become a family tradition. Here's a hot version that has all the same flavors. We nibbled on these as we watched...
Sunday, March 16, 2008

Sweet and Spicy Bread and Butter Pickles

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I am a little (OK...a lot) late in posting this. I went on a pickling frenzy this past summer. Not the complicated canning version with boil...
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Monday, March 10, 2008

Salmon Mousse

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This recipe doesn't have the greatest name, but it looked interesting when I saw it in Martha Stewart's Everyday Food magazine. I di...
Sunday, March 09, 2008

A Simple GREEN Salad

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Usually my salads are a veritable garden in a bowl. Not just lettuces, but tomatoes, onions, avocado, cucumber...you get the idea. Sometimes...
Monday, March 03, 2008

Anyone Will Eat Brussels Sprouts THIS Way!

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Brussels sprouts get a bad rap. If cooked correctly, they're delicious. Not the bitter mushy things our moms made.... This isn't eve...
Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Saffron Cream Sauce

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I don't do a lot of improvisation in the kitchen. Oh, sure, I guesstimate sometimes instead of measuring strictly. And I might substitut...
Sunday, February 17, 2008

Simple Potato Casserole

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Here's another star from the January 2008 issue of Gourmet ...an issue dedicated to good ol' Southern cooking. Usually potato casser...
Monday, February 11, 2008

Smothered Steak

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I haven't had smothered steak in years. I remember my mom making it 25 years ago, but it has never been in my repertoire. And I certainl...
Tuesday, February 05, 2008

Everything Old is New Again: Vintage Cocktails

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It seems as if, just as in fashion, things come in and out of trend in the cocktail world as well. In the last year or so, mixologists have...
Sunday, February 03, 2008

Hurricane Coming....It's Mardi Gras!

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There's still time to "laissez les bons temps rouler." Mardi Gras is Tuesday. So it's time to make the quintessential cock...
Monday, January 28, 2008

Jacob's Creek Shiraz South Australia Reserve

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It's been a while since I've added a wine to our house list. Have had a lot of wonderful wines in the last several months, but they...
Sunday, January 27, 2008

Cucumber-Carrot Bites...A Healthy Snack

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I'm trying to keep up with my New Year's resolution to eat more healthy snacks during the day. I've discovered that's the th...
Thursday, January 24, 2008

Spinach and Cheese Puff

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O.K....nothing healthy about this one. But it's out of this world and worth the caloric splurge. It's a great side dish for everyday...
Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Deviled Crab

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Gourmet magazine's January 2008 issue is one of my favorites to come along in quite some time. Much of it is dedicated to Southern cooki...