Monday, December 30, 2013

Chinese Chicken Salad...Recess Between Bacchanalias

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As usual, the other half and I have eaten our way through the holidays...Tex-Mex on Christmas Eve, brunch and prime rib on Christmas Day.  S...
Sunday, December 29, 2013

Getting Ready for New Years...

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New Years Eve and New Years Day are just around the corner.  And I have your list of how to get ready. First...do you have your bubbly y...
Sunday, December 15, 2013

Cabernet and Balsamic-Caramelized Onions

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Made up a batch of these flavorful onions to go on--and actually IN--some burgers we fixed the other night. But it would make a wonderful re...
Saturday, November 30, 2013

Thanksgiving Leftovers: Turkey, Swiss and Apple Sandwich

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We all have our favorite sandwich recipes which include leftover Thanksgiving turkey.  Cranberry and dressing.  Mayo and veggies.  Whatever....
Thursday, November 28, 2013

Cocktail of the Week: Pumpkin Martini

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Happy Thanksgiving! At our family feast, pecan pie is the dessert of choice.  But that doesn't mean I don't like a nibble of pum...
Sunday, August 18, 2013

Blue Cheese Sauce

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Great recipe for a summer evening when it's actually cool enough for a cocktail on the deck: a ribeye perfectly grilled to medium-rare...
Saturday, August 17, 2013

Eggs Baked in Whole Tomatoes

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This was a perfect breakfast this morning...made even better because I could enjoy it out on the deck on this unseasonably mild Dallas Sat...
Sunday, August 11, 2013

Cherry Tomato Vinaigrette

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When you get tired of eating the delicious cherry tomatoes that you've been buying at the grocery...or even better the farmers marke...
Thursday, August 08, 2013

Pimiento Cheese-Stuffed Peppadew Peppers

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Looking for an easy nibble for a summer picnic or party?  Head to the "olive bar" at your fancy grocery store and pick up some p...
Tuesday, August 06, 2013

Summer Squash and Corn Casserole

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This is a great take on the classic squash casserole.  Adding corn makes it even more summery. Next time, I am going to add a few tomatoes...
Monday, August 05, 2013

Cabbage and Collards

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Southerners are used to greens.  Collards cooked with some kind of pork fat and stewed until they fall apart.  They can be a bit bitter th...
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Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Peach and Blueberry "Cobbler"

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I went on a canning binge this weekend.  Jams, pickles, you name it.  (More to come on that later...) But I was left with several gorgeou...
Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Summer Squash with Almonds and Parmesan

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Toasted almonds and grated parmesan kick up the flavor of plain old summer squash in this yummy side dish. Summer Squash with Almonds a...
Monday, July 22, 2013

Tomato and Almond Pesto

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I am a big fan of ye olde "traditional" pesto...frech basil blended with pine nuts, garlic, parmesan and olive oil.  As a matte...
Wednesday, July 17, 2013

It's National Hot Dog Day!

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You can celebrate with a ballpark dog (The enormity above is what they serve at Texas Rangers games), a chili dog, or one topped with krau...
Monday, July 08, 2013

Pattypan Squash Casserole

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It's that time of year in Texas where our produce shares, farmers markets and gardens are overflowing with summer squash.  Here's...
Sunday, July 07, 2013

Quinoa, Corn and Poblano Stuffed Peppers

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Here's something for a great healthy summer dinner.  This recipe was inspired by a Cooking Light recipe for baked tomatoes.  I chang...
Friday, July 05, 2013

It's National Fried Chicken Day!

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So get out your cast pans, your deep fryer, your skillet.... Or take the easy way out and cook this oven recipe. http://life-should-be...

Evernote has changed my life....

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That elephant above?  He's my hero.... I have been ripping pages out of cooking magazines for years.  My antiquated storage system i...
Thursday, July 04, 2013

Happy Fourth of July!

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Here's something easy and edible to add to your Independence Day spread.  Using twelve wooden skewers and the photo above as a guide, ...