Monthly Archives: January 2017

Maple Syrup Butter

Posted on January 31, 2017 by tbuzzee

Let’s keep things simple, shall we? It’s the last day of January, a bit damp and drizzly around about these parts (verging on icy, but, let us skip that for now). Let us, instead, think about good things; things like … Continue reading →

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Artichoke and Spinach Cream Sauce for Pasta

Posted on January 30, 2017 by tbuzzee

Oh, who am I kidding, this sauce is good for much more than just pasta. While it did work a treat over sausage and cheese ravioli, just picture it drizzled over a nice chicken paillard – mebbe sprinkled with a … Continue reading →

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Parfait! Horseradish Sauce

Posted on January 27, 2017 by tbuzzee

One of our favorite sauces, and oh! so simple to toss together! The only caveat is that you really should make this at least a few hours before you plan to use it (the day before is much more better) … Continue reading →

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Butterfinger & Reese’s Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

Posted on January 26, 2017 by tbuzzee

This is another variation of a Betty Crocker Cookie Bar recipe I first tried last fall (I also did one as a Parfait! recipe using Kit Kat Bars). For this version, I started with Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix, again made … Continue reading →

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Black Bean & Beef Enchiladas

Posted on January 25, 2017 by tbuzzee

This is one of those recipes that just sore of ‘evolved’ from when I started it until it was time to put it all together. It started out as refried black beans and beef quesadillas but, it was just after … Continue reading →

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Asparagus Salad With Blue Cheese and TWO(!) Dressings

Posted on January 24, 2017 by tbuzzee

We love asparagus; roasted, grilled, steamed, or, as here, blanched, then tossed into ice water to lock in that lovely green color, then dried and tossed in a salad – preferably with some blue cheese and thinly sliced red onion … Continue reading →

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Hamburger Spaghetti Sauce

Posted on January 23, 2017 by tbuzzee

How’s this for a Monday project? A nice, tasty basic tomato sauce that will satisfy most anyone. And if it doesn’t, just swap out ingredients and seasonings until it does! I used ground beef for this batch, but you could … Continue reading →

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Parfait! Corned Beef Salad

Posted on January 20, 2017 by tbuzzee

My friend Jenny’s Gram knew her way around salads – especially potato salad and – yes – it’s true, corned beef salad. Jenny and her Gram used this almost exclusively as a sammich filling, but, it turns out it also … Continue reading →

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New Year, New (Herb Garlic) Party Bread

Posted on January 19, 2017 by tbuzzee

We are far enough into the new year that I figure some of you have begun to backslide on that resolution to cut carbs. What better time to feature a new recipe for party bread? I have two recipes in … Continue reading →

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Creole Pork Chops With Lemon and Thyme

Posted on January 18, 2017 by tbuzzee

My husband came across this recipe somewhere on the faceplace, and, when he shared it to my wall, a bunch of our friends volunteered to come over for a taste test. I am always good for that, but, this recipe … Continue reading →

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