This wonderful Smoked Steelhead Trout Dip recipe couldn’t have come at a better time. Continue reading »
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02 Saturday Aug 2014
Posted appetizers, love to cook, seafood
inThis wonderful Smoked Steelhead Trout Dip recipe couldn’t have come at a better time. Continue reading »
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10 Thursday Jul 2014
Our Jalapeno Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole is a spin off of a very popular and delicious recipe. My mother-in-law served it for lunch recently and it’s been on our minds ever since. According to an internet search, it seems to have been recreated at least a bazillion times. Here’s our version, based on ingredients already in our fridge and pantry. Continue reading »
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20 Friday Jun 2014
Posted appetizers, beef, pork, lamb, love to cook, Mexican/Latin
inYou know that little local Mexican joint that has become your convenient fast lunch or after-work margarita spot. Mine closed down without even as much as a good-bye whisper. While there wasn’t anything extra special about this place, their Beef, Bean & Cheese Nachos with Jalapeños became one of my favorite comfort foods. Continue reading »
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18 Wednesday Jun 2014
Posted appetizers, love to cook, side dishes
inHave I got a fun little appetizer for you. Envision bite-sized baked potatoes loaded with sour cream, chives, cheddar cheese and bacon. Pop-in-your-mouth Loaded Potato Bite goodness. New potatoes are popping up at our local Farmers’ Market. I remembered one of my sister Sarah’s recipes and ran with it. Continue reading »
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31 Monday Mar 2014
Posted dressings & marinades, love to cook, salads
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anchovy paste, buttermilk, fresh basil, fresh parsley, garlic, lemon juice, mayonnaise, sour cream
Last week’s nostalgic tour of our favorite Classic Salad Recipes inspired me to make Green Goddess Dressing. An abundance of fresh basil (thanks to our Aero Garden) added one more layer of green goodness. Continue reading »
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18 Tuesday Feb 2014
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bacon, cheese, chili, potato, sour cream
Chili & Cheese Topped Baked Potato {with Sour Cream & Bacon}.
I love this combination so much that I got up bright and early one morning with the sole intention of making a pot of chili…so that I could picture it on top of this Perfectly Baked Potato. Continue reading »
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31 Tuesday Dec 2013
Posted love to cook, sauces
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freshly cracked pepper, garlic powder, lemon juice, mayonnaise, prepared horseradish, sour cream
Whether it’s a Prime Rib Roast or a Cowboy Cut Ribeye, a side of Horseradish Sauce aka Horsey Sauce is a nice touch. Simple ingredients come together to make this sturdy sauce. Continue reading »
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23 Monday Dec 2013
Posted gluten free, love to cook, side dishes, vegetarian
inCheesy Mashed Potatoes are a favorite Thanksgiving and Christmas side dish. Creamy mashed potatoes get a little flavor love with the addition of sour cream and cream cheese. Then they are baked casserole style with a topping of shredded cheddar cheese. One word. Yummy. Continue reading »
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17 Tuesday Dec 2013
Posted appetizers, gluten free, love to cook
inLoaded Butternut Squash Chips.
Think loaded potato skins, but better. At least that’s how we felt about them. The hint of sweetness from the butternut squash was soooo good with the savory toppings. These made a fantastic and fun appetizer. Continue reading »
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16 Wednesday Oct 2013
Posted love to cook, side dishes
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This Classic Loaded Baked Potato. Popularized as a traditional side dish served with a nice juicy steak dinner. Any respectable steak house has worked nearly as hard to perfect the baked potato as they have say a Cowboy Cut Bone-In Rib Eye. Continue reading »
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