Monthly Archives: October 2016

Italian Roasted Pork Tenderloin

First; allow me to apologize to whomever posted the original version of this most excellent recipe. I normally pay attention and note where I’ve found a particular recipe or idea, but this time, I messed up. Second, allow me to … Continue reading

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Parfait! Cherry Crisp Bars

So… this is and it isn’t really a Parfait! recipe. It is a Parfait! because it is based on those wicked fine Apple Pie Bars and uses the same, most excellent, pastry recipe; but it also isn’t a Parfait! because … Continue reading

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Almond Crisp Bars

Actually, I kinda hesitate to call these “bars” because they come out every bit as ooey and gooey as the nice folk at Rice Krispies cereal said they would, but they seem more, to me, like an ooey gooey crisp … Continue reading

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Michigan Cheese Spread

Technically, the very nice lady and former coworker who gave me this recipe – years ago, now – calls this a cheese ball; but it has always worked better for me as a spread. Pretty frikkin’ fantastic with veggies, but … Continue reading

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Braised Barbecue Bone-In Beef Short Ribs

I was looking for ideas. Rich was out of town on bidness, and, in a weak moment, I’d picked up a small pack of bone-in beef short ribs. He prefers when I make the boneless short ribs, preferably with the … Continue reading

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Spaghetti Lasagna

At first glance, long time readers of this here food blog thing-y are gonna be saying: “Wait! Isn’t that Johnny Mazetti Spaghetti? What’s it doing here on a Monday? Parfait! posts are on Fridays!” But, no. This is not, in … Continue reading

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Parfait! Better Apple Pie Bars

A few weeks ago, I made a batch of Apple Pie Bars according to a recipe from the nice folk at Kraft foods; and they were quite good. But… Tho’ I (for once) followed instructions and used the sized pan … Continue reading

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Sweet Potato Salad With Cranberries, Chipotles, and Feta

Who doesn’t like a potato salad? But… c’mon, be honest, don’t you sometimes want to mix things up, just a wee, tiny bit? Well, how’s this? Roasted sweet potatoes and onion tossed with a cranberry, chipotle pepper, and honey sauce, … Continue reading

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Mrs B’s Cocktail Sauce

‘Tis the season! For planning for those food-laden holidays, or mebbe just tailgaiting or gathering for movies and munchies. ‘Tis also the season for beginning to get a bit overwhelmed by thoughts of hosting folk and mebbe stressing a bit … Continue reading

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Pork and Beef NO FLOUR Meatballs

These meatballs are pretty terrific as a munchie and as amain course – served over yellow rice with Cherry Chipotle Barbecue Sauce, and freshly chopped parsley sprinkled over the top. “Oh!” you say “I can’t eat meatballs, because I can’t … Continue reading

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