Monthly Archives: January 2016

Parfait! Soul Rolls

Posted on January 29, 2016 by tbuzzee

I was introduced to these tasty snacks by Coolio on Celebrity Cook-Off on the food network and, from the first time I tried them, they were a big hit. I’ve tried them with beef, tried converting them to Irish soul … Continue reading →

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Butter Pecan Cream Cake

Posted on January 28, 2016 by tbuzzee

Rich was in D.C. on bidness, and a HOOOGE honkin’ storm was on the way, so, he was trying to get back home before it hit. At first, it looked like he would have to tough it out there – … Continue reading →

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Chicken Enchiladas – A Healthier Option

Posted on January 27, 2016 by tbuzzee

I make these pretty terrific chicken enchiladas, from a recipe given to me by my mom in law – and they are very, very good. But… they call for a can of cream soup, plus sour cream, plus bottled salsa, … Continue reading →

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Green Chile Cream Cheese Dip

Posted on January 26, 2016 by tbuzzee

My husband actually found the recipe for this dip somewhere on the interwebs, and asked me to include a version of it in our holiday gathering – with these cool rolled corn chips he came across at the the market. … Continue reading →

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Chicken Gravy

Posted on January 25, 2016 by tbuzzee

So. We’ve tossed leftover chicken trimmings in a pressure cooker with a few tasty things to make a very respectable chicken stock. Next, we’ve combined a bag of seasoned stuffing mix and dried out biscuit crumbles with some veggies, seasonings, … Continue reading →

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Parfait! Party Bread

Posted on January 22, 2016 by tbuzzee

Lots of folk have a set of these fun shaped tubes for making little loaves of bread for parties – many, like my favorite sister, probably picked up a set at one of those home shopping gatherings for cool foods … Continue reading →

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Stuffing Balls

Posted on January 21, 2016 by tbuzzee

Invite a hint of Thanksgiving to your dinner table 0 without all the family squabbles or the stringy celery (yes, that was a major bone of contention one holiday between two ladies of a certain age, and the lady who … Continue reading →

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Nice Chicken Stock in the Pressure Cooker

Posted on January 20, 2016 by tbuzzee

For my birthday last year, I got this electric combination pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice, and yogurt maker. Mostly, I think, because my husband loves risotto, and it is wicked easy to make in this pot. We can’t, really (well, … Continue reading →

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Orange Cream Cake

Posted on January 19, 2016 by tbuzzee

All dressed up for a holiday fête, this cake tastes just a bit like a dreamsicle – all orange and vanilla and stuff – and the buttercream frosting has an extra surprise added… Pepper (!) Yep, a dab o’ black … Continue reading →

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Parfait! Bacon Jam

Posted on January 15, 2016 by tbuzzee

A little bit sweet, a little bit smoky, and a little bit zippy; this jam may very well change the way you consume your bacon. I’ve spiffed up the recipe a bit since I last posted it, adding a dab … Continue reading →

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