Entrees
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Perfect snack — lunch or dinner….
As I watch it raining ice/snowing outside, it makes me sad to think of all the children who anticipated hunting for Easter eggs today, and all the people who devote so much time and effort to organize those events. We… Continue reading
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You have a ham bone, now what??
How many of you plan to cook a ham for Easter? Ooohh, I can see your hands in the air! The dilemma is solved, my friends, with what to do with that dang ham bone, in this post. Bottom line,… Continue reading
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Chicken, bacon, cheese…….
oh yeah, and jalapenos, but not hot. I promise. Since we had the day off yesterday, we did a barbeque run to a new spot, and are recovering from some amazing Kansas City BBQ at Slaps in Kansas City, KS. I highly… Continue reading
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Hey all you smokers out there….
meat smokers, that is! If you’re lookin to change it up a bit for the holidays, I’ve got the deal for you. We aren’t huge turkey eaters – usually dry…you know the story. However, while I was out of town… Continue reading
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Who doesn’t like Shrimp (and ceviche)??
I’ve just realized that I’ve not posted some of my best go-to recipes. So, I’m going to work on that. However, preparing for an upcoming get together, I am making Shrimp Ceviche this weekend, and wanted to share this amazing… Continue reading
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Mystery solved….what to do with leftover spaghetti noodles
In a very random conversation last week at work, my friend shared that she had made a frittata with leftover spaghetti (no sauce, mind you). I replied “I always make too much and throw it out”. Laura is with us… Continue reading
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A twist on good ‘ol grilled ham & cheese!
We used to be big fans of a show called Down Home with the Neeleys. They did some unique tricks, all good, and all with a BBQ flair. I’ve made several things that they aired on TV, and one yummy one… Continue reading
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Creamy Chicken & Bacon w/Herbed Puff Pastry
Pretty fancy title, huh? It might sound fancy, but it’s super easy to make. I found this recipe in the March issue of Southern Living and I’m not sure if it’s on their website, so I’ll share it here (plus of… Continue reading
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A birthday, and the EASIEST chicken and rice you’ll ever find….
My little girl turned 30 today (I had her when I was VERY young 🙂 ) and this post is a tribute to her. She wrote a blog post today titled “20 Thoughts on Turning 30” and item #18… Continue reading
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Sweet Corn Risotto with Sauteed Shrimp
DELISH! Risotto is something I never tried before, as it seemed too complicated. Wow, was I wrong. You’ll see several of my favorite risotto recipes here, and glad to add this one as a main dish. Here’s the finished product: As… Continue reading
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