Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Rosemary Roasted Almonds

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We all know almonds are good for us...monosaturated fats and all that jazz.  But plain old roasted almonds can get boring.  And buying somet...
Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Tuesday Tips

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Another in an ad hoc series of posts collecting tips you can use in the kitchen.  These come from Food Network Magazine : Cooking with kal...
Monday, February 27, 2012

Asian-Style Spinach

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Looking for a way to sauce up that steamed spinach?  Here you go...Asian-style. Asian-Style Spinach Makes 4 servings. 2 tablespoons toa...
Sunday, February 26, 2012

Onion Dip

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Here's a dip reminiscent of the stuff where you stir onion soup mix into sour cream, but this takes it up a quotient--fancyish enough to...
Saturday, February 25, 2012

Broiled Stuffed Oysters

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We're still in a month with an "r" in it, so I am loving the plump briny oysters tat are coming from the Gulf Coast.  Thanks...
Thursday, February 23, 2012

Lemon Curd

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I can make fresh pasta.  Have made my own Asian dumplings.  I keep jars of wine I'm turning into vinegar in the pantry.  Cured salmon ...
Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Sausage Breakfast Pockets

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There are so many things you can make with crescent dough that I usually keep a cylinder or two on hand in the fridge.  For quick appetizers...
Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Saffron Cream Sauce

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If two years makes a tradition, we have a new Valentine's Day tradition.  We stay away from overpriced restaurant specials and crowds ...
Monday, February 20, 2012

Cocktail of the Week: Mescal Margarita

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We all have our margarita tricks.  Sticky sweet sweet-and-sour mix.  Limeade.  Light beer and Diet Sprite.  (That last one is my sister-in...
Sunday, February 19, 2012

Research Proves Why I Like the Hot Tub.....

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I love my bathtub.  Warm to hot water with some bubbles.  I also have my gym ritual.  Have to have enough time after my workout to chill o...
Saturday, February 18, 2012

Broccoli Toppers

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And no I don't mean melted Velveeta.  (Sorry...that was for the other half.) OK...we know we're supposed to eat broccoli.  Green...
Friday, February 17, 2012

Microwave Scrambled Eggs

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I eat an egg or two lots of mornings for breakfast.  Scrambled or poached.  Or even hard-boiled.  When pressed for time, I've been known...
Thursday, February 16, 2012

Onion Bisque

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French onion soup is delicious.  And I've posted a great recipe before. This soup is just as fantastic and has an interesting texture...
Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Water Wednesday

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I have a new strategy I've adopted to stay on track with my weight loss program.  (Down 8 pounds already, thank you very much.)  It co...
Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Raspberry-Rose Collins

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Like many of you out there, we'll be popping the bubbly open tonight.  But if you want to start with something a little higher-octane,...
Monday, February 13, 2012

Rules for Relaxing....

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I don't know about you all, but the holidays...even with the time off from work...just aren't relaxing.  There's cooking, decora...
Sunday, February 12, 2012

Clean Out the Refrigerator Quiche

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Sunday is the day I hit our local market for produce.  I stock up on what I think we need for the week--salad stuff, things to juice, smoo...
Friday, February 10, 2012

Buttermilk-Lemon Chess Pie

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If I am ever at a cafeteria (rarer these days, but a fond memory of growing up in Texas), there are only two choices in my mind for dessert....
Thursday, February 09, 2012

Chile Cheese Egg Casserole

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Discovered this recipe in the Sunday paper a couple of weeks ago, and it turns out its perfect for a Sunday breakfast.  I adapted the recipe...
Wednesday, February 08, 2012

Flu-Fighting Foods

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To keep that winter cold or the flu at bay, here are a few foods to include in your diet.... (The list isn't really surprising; all ar...