Monthly Archives: August 2014

Caprese Lasagna Roll-Ups

Last night I saw Arcade Fire in concert for the first time. It was the last night of their world tour in the band’s hometown of Montréal. It was a pretty phenomenal show and really showcased what fantastic voices Win … Continue reading

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Spiced Shrimp With Mango And Cashews. New Music From Zola Blood.

Dude, this recipe is a total winner. Shrimp and mango are a surprisingly wonderful combination. The spiced cashews, hint of rum and cilantro just seal the deal. Spiced Shrimp With Mango And Cashews Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar 1 1/2 … Continue reading

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Short And Sweet. Monkey Bread Muffins.

This is pretty sweet. Monkey Bread, that addictive combination of cinnamon-sugar coated bits of dough drizzled with a healthy dose of caramel, gets the mini treatment here in muffin form. Sticky, gooey and really not too sweet (really!), these make … Continue reading

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Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme (Copycat Recipe). New Music From Caotico.

My last Taco Bell obsession was their line of Doritos Locos Tacos. As fast food goes, they make a delicious little meal but are pretty messy to eat (not that that ever stood in my way of enjoying them). Step … Continue reading

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Burrata And Guacamole Topped Chicken Pesto Burger. A Lovely New Song From Andrew Marica.

Burrata And Guacamole Topped Chicken Pesto Burgers. That is a mouthful of a title and, wow, what a mouthful of a burger! Pesto flavored chicken burgers are topped with tomato, a simple homemade guacamole and a thick slice of burrata, … Continue reading

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The Mother Lode Layered Cookie Bars. The Amazing Withered Hand On The Stereo.

You’ve got to love screaming goats. And you WILL love these outrageous layered cookie bars. My jaw dropped when I saw the recipe. Four cookie doughs layered one on top of the other to create the ultimate bars. There is … Continue reading

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Parmesan And Thyme Crackers. I’m Here Blasting Exist Elsewhere.

Once again Ina Garten has hit the ball out of the cooking park. These Parmesan And Thyme Crackers are absolutely divine. Light and crisp with an irresistible buttery, cheesy, peppery and thymey flavor, they are perfect with a glass of … Continue reading

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Banoffee Pie. Fun New Music From Ransom And The Subset.

Banoffee Pie is one of my favorite desserts. This traditional British pudding combines bananas, toffee or dulce de leche and cream in a buttery cookie crust. Fantastic! I didn’t have dulce de leche when I tried this recipe and went … Continue reading

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Super Sides. Soy-Garlic Butter Broccoli. Lemon-Herb Orzo.

Did you hear about the new corduroy pillows? They’re making headlines everywhere! You were inflicted with that because there’s not much side dish humor out there. Today’s two side dish recipes are super easy, super fast and super delicious. The … Continue reading

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Artichoke And Spinach Dip Pizza. Another New And Eerie Tune From Fable.

This totally cracked me up. Pretty cold, huh? On to the recipe. Think of the wonderful flavors in a Spinach-Artichoke Dip. Then imagine those flavors on top of a pizza crust with a scattering of sun-dried tomato and red onion. … Continue reading

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