Monthly Archives: January 2013

Sausage Squares

Posted on January 17, 2013 by terry

Cooked sausage, Velveeta cheese (or, for the squeamish, feel free to use this home made – but still wicked-fine-for-melting substitute), and a bit of seasoning, spread on top of a cocktail-sized slice of pumpernickel bread, topped (the way we like … Continue reading →

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Apple Butter

Posted on January 16, 2013 by terry

So, I had these three apples, two Jazz and one Granny Smith, that needed using up. They were a bit too old for eating – and besides, who wants to sit down and make a meal on three apples? – … Continue reading →

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Maple Mustard Chicken

Posted on January 15, 2013 by terry

I had come across a recipe for a maple syrup and mustard barbecue sauce for pork chops, and I was liking what I saw… Except, I was home alone for the week, and it all looked a bit ‘fussy’ for … Continue reading →

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Asian Spiced Green Beans

Posted on January 14, 2013 by terry

We left off on Friday with my favorite lamb chops, a fine dinner with baked potato and green beans. Except… The chops? Perfect. The potato? Lovely. The green beans? Aye, there’s the rub! Well, in fact, the rub was part … Continue reading →

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Parfait! Lamb Chops

Posted on January 11, 2013 by terry

I do love a good lamb chop, and these are, by far, my favorite way to make them: marinated for at least a few hours – but preferably overnight – and then grilled, or broiled. This time, since the weather … Continue reading →

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Spinach Artichoke Dip

Posted on January 10, 2013 by terry

We were having a party, and Rich had a taste for artichoke dip. I used to have this recipe for a nice baked ‘choke dip with pastrami or some other deli meat, but that is long gone into a hidden … Continue reading →

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Seasoned Oyster Crackers

Posted on January 9, 2013 by terry

Here’s a quick fix; made all the better because I normally have really bad luck with seasoned and baked snacks (think Chex Mix), but so far, two batches of these tasty little treats have turned out well. Yay! It all … Continue reading →

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Brown Derby French Dressing

Posted on January 8, 2013 by terry

OK, you got me. This is not, in fact, an image of French dressing made in the way of the famed Brown Derby restaurant, or even of one of the restaurant’s most popular creations – though I can point you … Continue reading →

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Garlic Pasta Sauce (with Shrimp!)

Posted on January 7, 2013 by terry

Here’s the deal: this sauce is pretty darned perfect – nicely garlicky, with a hit of Parmesan and parsley and black pepper – but the addition of some shrimps left over from a holiday cocktail platter  just nudged it over … Continue reading →

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Parfait! Cherry Cola Beef Ribs

Posted on January 4, 2013 by terry

Sweet. Spicy. And falling-off-teh-bone tender, this is one fine batch o’ beef ribs, and a perfect time to revisit cherry cola barbecue sauce; now made with my own cherry jam and ‘sup. As a rule, we don’t buy beef ribs … Continue reading →

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