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Got this recipe from my friend Cristine several years ago and last year she got in touch with me because she couldn't find hers, so I had to make it again. It works every single time, no need to wait for pumpkin season! Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread 1/2 c unsalted butter 1 1/4 c... Continue Reading →
This may be the easiest recipe out there, but this time of year it is a big hit with most everyone. It's perfect for our daughter to make for her friends, not too filling but very decadent. Chocolate Covered Strawberries 1 lb strawberries 1 c. chocolate chips (semi sweet, milk, dark, whatever) 2 t.... Continue Reading →
While in Europe, I noticed that Charcuterie was often the only type of appetizer, or first plate, offered. So we tried it and now really enjoy a meat and cheese board. Since returning home, we are seeing boards offered more and more in local restaurants, maybe they were always there and we just had to... Continue Reading →
This is a family favorite that I started making before we had much of a family. I got the simple recipe from a friend in Memphis, I'm very sure it was Debbie Cameron in 1995, and have been making it for breakfast ever since. I usually put nuts on half, so those who don't care... Continue Reading →
Most people in Nebraska either think they don't like grits or they don't know what they are. This is understandable, because you cannot buy old-fashioned grits in most grocery stores in the Midwest. I have seen them at Traders Joe's, but I normally order them from South Carolina, or stock up when we visit. Grits... Continue Reading →
For years I left the grilling to my guy, but when we moved to this house, there was a gas line going directly to the grill. I just have to turn it on! I am the resident Grillmaster now, a job my guy happily handed over. One of the first things I did was read... Continue Reading →
Have you heard of Tasting Table? It's a culinary website that sends me recipes from chefs everyday. This one came from a new James Beard Award winner at a Houston restaurant called Underbelly. I know....it's a high of 93 degrees today but this is something to try, no matter the temperature outside. I found the... Continue Reading →
I had these for the first time at a funeral for a dear friend, they brought me comfort and a sugar coma all at once! My friend Katie Wald made up the recipe and was willing to share it with me, it is by far one of the most requested desserts I make. Chocolate Chokers... Continue Reading →
This is seriously one of my all-time favorite foods, we had one every day we were in Italy, and I came home to have another. It's traditionally meant to be served before dinner, and the colors are meant to resemble the flag of Italy. The secret is to have the very ripest tomatoes and best... Continue Reading →
I got this recipe from an old friend at least fourteen years ago and I still make it year round. Minestrone is a very forgiving soup, meaning that you can add or take away ingredients and it still holds it's integrity. I like to add black beans, mushrooms and kale to kick up the nutritional... Continue Reading →
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