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Kickin' Chicken Salad

Kickin’ Chicken Salad

Love chicken salad! Try this chicken salad with a little extra kick! Spicy Chicken Salad I love chicken salad but I also really enjoy spicy food. I created this recipe with the great taste of a classic chicken salad with a little extra kick. This Kickin’ Chicken Salad uses chipotle mayo, spicy red pepper relish, […]…

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homemade cinnamon rolls

Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

Hosting brunch for the holidays? Tis this season for warm, homemade, comfort food. Homemade Cinnamon Rolls is a great dish where the aroma reminds you of being home for the holidays. This roll recipe makes approximately 2 dozen rolls which is great for hosting a crowd. My favorite breakfast of all time is bacon and […]…

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Stuffing Recipes…. Countdown to Thanksgiving

My hands down favorite dish for Thanksgiving is stuffing. I could eat stuffing alone and be completely satisfied. One thing I have noticed over the years is that each member of my family has there own unique recipe and each one has a different, unique taste. Again, I have not developed my own recipe for […]…

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sweet and spicy chinese meatballs

Sweet & Spicy Teriyaki Meatballs

Love Chinese food? Try this quick and easy alternative to take-out. I created these meatballs one night when I was in the mood for Chinese food, and I only had ground beef. I have always been intimidated by homemade meatballs of any kind. I thought they were difficult and time consuming, but it is really […]…

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Instant Pot Tacos ….. Korean Beef

Who has given in to the Instant Pot craze? I broke down and bought one on a whim. I found one on sale and thought why not! If you work full-time and have a family to feed, I advocate investing in an instant pot. The instant pot has the convenience of a slow cooker but […]…

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Angry Pig Fried Rice

aI will admit I decided to make this dish based solely on the name.  I think I would make anything with “Angry Pig” in the name. This dish has an interesting, subtle Asian flare with some unique flavors. I came across this recipe on the Food & Wine website. I didn’t have the peppercorns, snow […]…

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Happy New Year! Culinary Challenges & Resolutions

Happy New Year! I am a novice food blogger, novice foodie, and novice cook. I cook a lot of recipes I find challenging so that I learn new skills and new flavors. Many of the recipes I try seem complicated. Many of the ingredients don’t seem as if they blend together well. Some ingredients are completely new to […]…

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Roast Pork with Acorn Squash Puree for Sunday Dinner

This Roast Pork with Acorn Squash Puree came from Food and Wine. The puree is the star of this dish. It is hearty and full of flavor. Roasting the vegetables brings out the meatiness of the dish, and all of the vegetables blend together perfectly. Instead of using the center cut rack of pork, I […]…

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Moroccan Spiced Venison Gyros with Spicy Tzatziki

One meat I always have an abundance every fall and winter is venison. I am always looking for new, innovative venison dishes. I love gyros and Middle Eastern inspired dishes. I spent a summer in college studying in the Atlas Mountains of Northern Morocco, and dishes like couscous and schwarma were some of my favorites. This […]…

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Bacon, Lettuce, & Pear?

Click here for Bacon, Lettuce, and Pear Sandwich from Tasting Table. BLT’s are one of my favorites. Main reason is that I love bacon! I tried the Fried Green Tomatoes BLTs which were fabulous. So when I ran across the “BLP”, I knew I had to try it. This recipe calls for pickled pear, aioli, […]…

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Crispy Pork Milanese from Food and Wine

My family loved this dish. I went to the meat market and requested the pork cutlets. I believe having the 3 ounce cutlets contribute to the crispiness of the pork. I made a few small changes to the recipe. I used plain 100% apple juice instead of cider because that is what I had on […]…

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Braised Short Ribs with Creamy Polenta….New Family Favorite!

My brother sells Cutco knives which by the way I highly recommend. This is another recipe he sent from the Cutco Kitchen. He may have sent it because he wanted me to make it when he came to visit. No worries, I will definitely make this again and again….and again. I loved this dish! The […]…

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