Monthly Archives: April 2011

Wherein I make fluff.

Posted on April 9, 2011 by terry

Yup – marshmallow fluff. It doesn’t HAVE to come out of a jar from the Jewel. Rich asked for a carrot cake for his birthday this week, but not just ANY carrot cake. He wanted the carrot cake Bobby Flay … Continue reading →

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Veggie Cheese Tart

Posted on April 8, 2011 by terry

The good folk at Pillsbury, where I got the original recipe, call this a ‘Tex-Mex Appetizer Tart’ – but I don’t really think the addition of a can of chiles and a dusting of cilantro qualifies as Tex-Mex. It IS … Continue reading →

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Gooey Cheesy Goodness…

Posted on April 7, 2011 by terry

also known as my mom’s lasagna. Well; let’s call it my take on my mom’s take  on lasagna, I’ve added some stuff my dad would’ve never allowed in the house (not that he would ever have eaten anything like lasagna) … Continue reading →

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French Roast Coffee Shortbread

Posted on April 6, 2011 by terry

I came across this recipe in the Tribune, adapted from a recipe by Janine MacLachlan – just in time for me not to make it for Saint Patty’s day! Note to the newspapers: maybe give folk a week’s notice to … Continue reading →

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Don’t forget!

Posted on April 5, 2011 by terry

It’s election day in a lot of places, and you need to be certain your voice is heard. Our ballot is all SUPER local this time, with most folk running unopposed (I HATE that – even when it’s MY guy … Continue reading →

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Thinkin’ outside o’ the (blue) box…

Posted on April 4, 2011 by terry

What could be better on a chilly, gray Sunday than some mac ‘n cheese? Hmmmm, how about homemade mac ‘n cheese, made with sharp cheddar, aged swiss, and mozzarella cheese; all topped with a mixture of home made bread crumbs, … Continue reading →

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Parma Rosa Sauce

Posted on April 3, 2011 by terry

Looking for something quick, tasty, and not made from some reconstituted packet in the cupboard? Have I got the sauce for you: a can of good tomatoes, some garlic, olive oil, fresh parsley, sugar (or, even better, a carrot), salt … Continue reading →

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Aunt Beezy’s Soda Bread

Posted on April 2, 2011 by terry

No, not my aunt (Buzz). Nor my friend Roger’s aunt (Buzzy – short for Guglielma). Not Bob’s aunt, and not really Barb’s aunt either – more her brother’s mother-in-law, actually – but whomever’s aunt she may or may not be … Continue reading →

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Sesame Ginger Ahi Tuna

Posted on April 1, 2011 by terry

No foolin’ – this was NICE! We had some wild caught, individually shrink wrapped, Ahi tuna in the freezer, and I went looking for something to do with ‘em – this nice little marinade came my way courtesy of allrecipes.com, … Continue reading →

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