Warm up during this cold snap with a steamy bowl of old-fashioned Chicken “n” Dumplings. It really doesn’t get any easier to make this tasty comfort food. Ingredients: 1 can condensed cream of chicken soup 1 can condensed cream of celery soup 3-1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 medium onion, chopped 1 cup shredded…
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This dish is sort of an Asian-fusion that I came up with. East meets The South! These ribs are cooked in a slow cooker and finished off on the grill. The ribs are sticky and sweet, the fresh peach salsa has a little kick, and the sesame jasmine rice pulls it all together. For the…
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I love giving handmade gifts for Christmas every year. I came across this pattern for a scarf that you don’t have to tie, just slip it over and scrunch into your desired look! My lovely niece did the modeling for me.! I have gotten such a great response from those who I have given these…
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I have been seeing Dr. Pepper popping up in lots of recipes lately! Ribs, pulled pork – everyone is becoming a Pepper! I found this recipe for BBQ sauce with Dr. Pepper and it is amazing! It has all the sweet and savory qualities and a little smokiness from the chipotle. Click here for Dr.…
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It’s time for the Annual Pig Roast at my next door neighbors! Authenic Cuban Style Pig roasted in “La Caja China” (chinese box). Great fun and great neighbors! This guy weighed 50 lbs. Rubbed generously with lime juice, sea salt and about 3 heads of chopped garlic. About 4 hours later we have the best…
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Squashing the ground beef and onions together into a hot skillet makes a great burger with crispy edges and caramelized onion flavor. 1 lb. ground beef 2 medium Vidalia or Spanish onions 4 Tb. canola oil Salt to taste American cheese (optional) 6 Hamburger buns, toasted Dill pickle slices Divide the ground beef into 6…
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I have about 15 pizza recipes – thin, thick, grilled – you name it. Pizza is one thing I cannot live without! Do you love that buttery, rich thick pan pizza crust from Pizza Hut? Now you can make it at home! This dough is so easy to work with and rolls out perfect!…
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These sweet and spicy toasted nuts are great for gift-giving, cocktails or parties. Make sure you have plenty on hand – they will go quick! Maple Spiced Nuts 1/4 cup unsalted butter 1 pound nuts – one variety or a mixture 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. salt…
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Did you every buy authentic fish & chips? The fried fish dripping with malt vinegar? We just turned it around in this recipe. The vinegar is on the potatoes! 1-1/2 lbs. small round potatoes Coarse salt 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup malt vinegar (cider vinegar can be substituted In a medium pot, bring…
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“Happy and successful cooking doesn’t rely only on know-how; it comes from the heart, makes great demands on the palate and needs enthusiasm and a deep love of food to bring it to life.” Georges Blanc, ‘Ma Cuisine des Saisons’
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Halloween has always been my favorite holiday. Every year I try to come up with some new ways to decorate. I have been on the look-out for some Cinderella Pumpkins, but I have not had much luck. Here is a little white pumpkin I found and just added some copper ribbon and some burgundy and…
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From daybreak to overtime, chow down on can’t-miss classics from chicken wings and chili to cupcakes and brownies. Make your pre-game plans now and be ready for kickoff! Game Day menu will be posted soon!
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My first assignment for the The Secret Recipe Club and I almost missed it! We had a freak snowstorm yesterday that left us without power for 24 hours – no oven, no stove, no recipe to share. Luckily our power came back on about 4 this afternoon so I was able to make my deadline…..”whew”! I…
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Entenman’s cakes. Not really what they used to be, but I still have my favorites, one of them being Apple Puffs. I had one sheet of puff pastry left in the fridge and wanted to use it up. This is a quick, easy recipe for a flaky, warm apple turnover (puff). I cut the recipe…
