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My mom first made a version of this years ago and it has always been a hit at parties and barbecues ever since. I modified it a bit to suit my [...]
May 18, 2015
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I saw in a magazine that if you roast or sauté radishes they lose their bitterness. I never use radishes much because I am not a huge fan and I [...]
May 6, 2014
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Isn’t all bread smeared with a mixture of garlic and butter the best ever? Well, you would think so. However, I used to think I made great [...]
January 20, 2014
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I went to a family friend’s house for Christmas dinner this year. Everything was excellent, but what stood out for me was the salad [...]
January 12, 2014
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This year has been a long growing season for tomatoes, but alas the weather is turning colder (at least in the north-east). It is time to pluck [...]
October 27, 2013
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A wonderful woman whom I met at a fun food event in NYC recently, forwarded me this classic Italian recipe. This would be a great dish to bring [...]
June 4, 2013
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Maybe I was just really hungry, but I ate two and did not stop to talk or anything until they were gone. Summer and Lobster season is [...]
May 21, 2013
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I love cheese. I love cheese that is melted and is great with bread, warm pretzles, chips, etc.. So when you dip, a nice long string extends from [...]
May 7, 2013
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I had something like this in a restaurant in Minneapolis during a recent visit and thought, why haven’t I thought of this? I LOVE LOVE LOVE [...]
April 30, 2013
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I was making a Taco Bar for a dinner party I put together while visiting friends and family in Minnesota. This side dish was a hit. It is easy [...]
April 16, 2013
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Do you really need to add seasoning to fresh salsa ingredients? Well, no, but I love how the flavors below elevate the taste. And not just for [...]
February 11, 2013
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This is a continuation of my tour through my Spice Cabinet. This one is a pretty generic blend of seasoning that can be used in all kids of [...]
February 9, 2013
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I have a pantry full of dried herbs and spices, and certain dishes I make often I use the same spices but then my counter is cluttered with spice [...]
February 9, 2013
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I have my deck garden and plant a few different hot pepper plants for my son. He loves spicy foods. Habenaros and Jalapeños love the location on [...]
August 25, 2012
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I was making a nice early dinner/ late lunch for Mother’s day. I saw something similar to this as a tart, and I thought – what a great [...]
July 31, 2012
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I made this for mother’s day and it received rave reviews.There are 4 parts to make this crazy good, and all are simple. You can pare it down [...]
July 10, 2012
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Who needs take out when you can make this easy dish at home and it tastes even better! No crab, no problem. You can still use the same recipe [...]
July 6, 2012
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Heading to an outdoor gathering and don’t know what to bring? How about something that can be outside and not spoil? Easy, quick and tasty? Not [...]
June 27, 2012
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I can eat these like candy, should not, but can easily. This is easy, a little time consuming when it comes to wrapping the potatoes. If you are [...]
June 13, 2012
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I am a die-hard meat-eater. Toss that steak on my plate on the rare side, garlic butter and some salt I am in heaven. However, one of my MOST [...]
May 30, 2012
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Valentine’s day was coming up and my local supermarket had a special on Lobster. So what the heck? I asked for 2 and asked them to steam them [...]
May 22, 2012
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I was in a restaurant with my sister and son waiting for our plane to leave. She ordered a french dip sandwich which came with a side of slaw. [...]
May 17, 2012
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This is real Minnesota style mac & cheese. This is for the cheese lovers out there as there is plenty of cheese to satisfy. My aunt made a [...]
May 14, 2012
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You can’t go wrong with bacon! This is a fun side dish for any time of the year. It can replace coleslaw in the summer, can be served room temp [...]
May 9, 2012
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I was at a Spanish Tapas restaurant last night and saw someone have this appetizer that looked very tasty. I asked the bartender what it was. [...]
April 28, 2012