Monthly Archives: August 2014

Sloppy Joe Oven Baked Tacos. New Music From Gallery 47.

Baked Tacos are now my favorite version of this family favorite. Here the meat gets flavored sloppy joe style. You can use purchased sloppy joe sauce as the base or your favorite recipe. Sloppy Joe Oven Baked Tacos Ingredients: 1 … Continue reading

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Short And Sweet. Make Ahead Chocolate and Caramel Ice Cream Parfaits.

Make Ahead are two words that I am loving more and more. Even the busiest of days can end with a cool, creamy treat like these Chocolate and Caramel Ice Cream Parfaits. Just make ahead and there they are waiting … Continue reading

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Dieter’s Burgers. My Head’s Abuzz With New Music From She Keeps Bees.

I much prefer Dieter to having to be a dieter. I usually make burgers with regular ground beef as many sources say it will yield the juiciest ones. Then I came across this recipe for Dieter’s Burgers in a grilling … Continue reading

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Fusilli With Olive And Caper Sauce. Fun New Music From Chase City.

I was searching for something funny about capers and these guys kept showing up. I couldn’t resist putting a few of the photos in. I also cannot resist pasta dishes with olives and capers. This one is particularly good. The … Continue reading

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Overload Cake. Cool New Music From Alt-J.

Feel a bit of déjà vu as you look at this cake? That could be due to the fact that it’s the second ganache topped cake I have shared this week. Although both cakes are dripping with ganache, today’s Chocolate … Continue reading

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The Dubonnet Cocktail. Kicking Back To New Music From Rich Aucoin.

I am currently on holiday in Nova Scotia. What a beautiful place filled with some of the friendliest people on the planet. My only complaint…the lack of knowledge (in the places I have stayed) of how to make a martini. … Continue reading

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Balsamic Pork Scallopine With Cheesy Noodles. Hauntingly Lovely Music By ILYA.

Everyone in my house was raven about this dinner. Prepare to have your taste buds dazzled by the tangy, garlicky, basil laced balsamic sauce. The sautéed pork cutlets finish cooking in the sauce so they become meltingly tender. Creamy, cheesy … Continue reading

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Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream Cake. Fabulous Summer Song From Lori Kelley.

Q: Why didn’t the lifeguard save the hippie? A: Because he was too far out man. Chocolate Chip Cookies, Cookie Dough Ice Cream and most anything chocolate are favorites in my house. Put them all together….. Heaven! This Chocolate Chip … Continue reading

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Butter Lettuce And Roasted Tomato Salad With Parmesan Crisps. New Music From Vaults.

Lettuce move on to today’s super salad. If you have never made Parmesan crisps, you are in for a real treat. They are so easy to make. Just spread some shredded cheese on a baking sheet and cook in a … Continue reading

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Roasted Hot Dogs With Old-Time Beef Sauce. Listening To The Corduroy Suit.

I know this is the time of year when most dogs are prepared on the grill, but I had to share this nifty technique for roasting franks in the oven. By splitting the center they cook evenly with a crisp … Continue reading

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