Monthly Archives: April 2011

Chicken, ermmm, Almondzini

Posted on April 20, 2011 by terry

??? Yup – that’s what some mid-century copywriter (for Blue Diamond Almonds, of course) called this casserole – a (now) obvious riff on Chicken Tetrazzini. In truth, this recipe seems to be just that – a classic Tetrazzini, right down … Continue reading →

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Pot Roast o’ Love (!)

Posted on April 19, 2011 by terry

No, I am not all of a sudden channeling Aretha’s 80’s classic as an homage to chuck roast – tho’ I am rather taken with the quality of Target’s beef – and it is nowhere near to being our anniversary … Continue reading →

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Say Cheese!

Posted on April 18, 2011 by terry

All thanks to our best bud Bob for: 1) introducing us to this majorly good award-winning cheese, and: 2) searching out and buying the last chunk to be had at the West Allis Cheese & Sausage Shoppe for me on … Continue reading →

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A day out…

Posted on April 16, 2011 by terry

‘Tis a damp, dreary day here on the edge o’ the prairie; but there be sunshine in our future ‘cause we’re on the road for a busy day with friends North of the border. First stop will be the Milwaukee … Continue reading →

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One Mighty-Fine Pie Crust – BEST!

Posted on April 15, 2011 by terry

I have several different crust recipes banging around the archive of this here blog thingy – from a classic French dough for a ham quiche, to ‘Sure-Fire Pastry’ thanks to the nice folk at Crisco. This, my current go-to dough … Continue reading →

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I dreamed of chives…

Posted on April 14, 2011 by terry

No, really, I did! So, imagine my surprise to see them popping up in the planter on the deck. I guess I knew somewhere in the back of my brain that they were perennial, but then so was the rosemary … Continue reading →

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Red Curry Pumpkin Soup

Posted on April 13, 2011 by terry

I do not do pumpkin. Nasty stuff. HATE it. So, imagine my surprise when this recipe appealed to me. Rich had sent me a link from Calphalon® with the orange butter cookie recipe, and, while poking about, I came across … Continue reading →

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Soy and Ginger Sweet Potatoes

Posted on April 12, 2011 by terry

SOOOOOO close… I’ve written before about the side dish that changed my opinion of sweet potatoes – sweet potatoes marinated in tamari and ginger, then grilled. I was planning on grilling some Ahi marinated in sesame, soy sauce and ginger, … Continue reading →

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Roasted Chickpeas

Posted on April 11, 2011 by terry

After a couple of posts devoted to making fluff and the world’s best carrot cake, let us turn our attention to something a bit better for us (and yes, I AM well aware that, TECHNICALLY, carrots have more nutrient value … Continue reading →

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Come for cake…

Posted on April 10, 2011 by terry

carrot cake, that is. And WHAT a carrot cake this is! Oh, and that fluff from yesterday? PERFECT as part of the frosting – tho’ next time I’ll be adjusting the cream cheese/powdered sugar ratios. Let’s recap, shall we? It … Continue reading →

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