Monthly Archives: October 2014

Taco Casserole

Who knew? And who knew that the pancake staple Bisquick could work so well as the crust in a Taco Casserole? It did and it does. That thin crust is topped with taco flavored beef and a layer of cheesy … Continue reading →

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Middle Eastern Pizza. Horsebeach On The Stereo.

A whole bunch of ingredients come together to create this delicious Middle Eastern Pizza. A traditional tomato sauce is topped with a medley of cumin-laced vegetables. The crowning touches are kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes and two cheeses. Don’t skip the … Continue reading →

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Short And Sweet. Lion Cupcakes.

Q: Why did the lion lose at poker? A: Because he was playing with a cheetah. It’s been a long time since I pulled out my candy eyes. Too long! They make everything cuter. Like these adorable Lion Cupcakes. Use … Continue reading →

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Chinese Chicken With Broccoli And Cashews. New Music From The Ugly Club.

My eldest son loves stir fries as does his mother, so I try to make them with regularity (much to my daughter’s dismay). My favorites are those with a thick sauce heavy on the soy sauce and garlic. Broccoli is … Continue reading →

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Herbed Potato Soup With Vegetarian Reubens

Soup and a sandwich (and a Stormtrooper or two). That’s the stuff that cool autumn nights are made of. The Herbed Potato Soup is light, fresh tasting and ready in only 30 minutes. The Vegetarian Reubens are packed with mushrooms, … Continue reading →

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Honey Roasted Vanilla Almonds. Listening To Jeremy Mage.

I think you will get a kick out of these almonds. Honey Roasted Vanilla Almonds are super simple to make and even better to eat. Sticky sweet from the honey with a hint of vanilla in every crunchy bite, they’re … Continue reading →

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Orange-Scented Dark Rum And Dubonnet Aperitif. New Music From Chad Hollister.

Rumor has it that Paul Child, of the Julia household, served Orange-Scented Dark Rum And Dubonnet Aperitifs as his signature holiday cocktail. There is something so alluring about an “Aperitif”…the word, the liquid, the anticipation of the meal to follow. … Continue reading →

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Burger And Fries Pot Pie. New Music From Ed Prosek.

It was the title of this recipe that caught my attention. A Burger And Fries Pot Pie. Well, calling it a pot pie is kind of a stretch since pot pies typically have a flaky crust. Casserole would probably be … Continue reading →

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Linguine With Shrimp Scampi. Bronagh & The Boys On The Stereo.

Mmmm…. Scampi. How do I love your lemony, garlicky, buttery presence in my kitchen. Stop by any time! You are especially helpful when you bring along linguine. Linguine With Shrimp Scampi Ingredients: 3/4 pound linguine 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 … Continue reading →

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Short And Sweet. 2 Ingredient Chocolate Coconut Bark.

Watching those two cats will take you about as long as it takes to make this recipe. Just toast some coconut and mix with melted chocolate. That’s it. If those two ingredients make you sing, then this one’s for you. … Continue reading →

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