Monthly Archives: November 2017

Cranberry Cocktail Meatballs

Ah yes, ’tis the season for gathering together and spearing small balls o’ meat with toothpicks while sipping sparkling cocktails. Sounds like a plan to me! Now, these meatballs are bit different; none of that grape jelly stuff – we … Continue reading

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Vodka Pie Crust

So, yeh, I came across this recipe, and I was intrigued. Vodka? In a pie crust? Turns out, it works a treat! Tasty, and oh! so flaky! You are gonna want to make you this pie crust! Note: this recipe … Continue reading

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Zippy Asparagus Pickles

I really wanted to make a batch of these nicely spiced pickles to bring to my sister’s house for Thanksgiving, but, asparagus was kinda pricey and the warehouse-sized mega market I happened to be shopping at was out of jalapeños! … Continue reading

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Stuffing Balls With Gravy

Obviously, this is the time of year folks minds turn to turkey. And stuffing, because, you kinda need both, to do it right. But… what if you could have pretty darned terrific stuffing – with or without the big bird … Continue reading

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Roasted Beet Salad With Candied Nuts

First; don’t judge the beets! I am not, normally, a fan either, but roasting sliced beets brings out the sweetness; and draining and rinsing them well helps to get rid of some of that “dirt” taste. Oh. Did I mention … Continue reading

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Sanford House Salad Dressing

As we approach the Super Bowl of American Foods Day, I think it only right and proper to revisit some of my fave recipes for the big day. Such as this very nice take on a traditional French salad dressing, … Continue reading

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Cajun Fettuccine Alfredo

How fitting that on the last afternoon of our week in New Orleans, I have a bit of time to post about Cajun Fettuccine Alfredo; a casserole dish that I would proudly serve to company. As a bonus, they way … Continue reading

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Honey Garlic Slow Cooker Chicken

It’s a birthday surprise! We’re in NOLA to celebrate my day, and our (very nice) French Quarter hotel has just discovered that the city has turned our room’s water off for the day for… stuff. *sigh* Still and all, we … Continue reading

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Beef & Pork Enchiladas

The original recipe for these tasty treats was “Weeknight Enchiladas” from the nice folk at Southern Living Magazine; but, of course, I had to make a few changes… like, using “meatloaf mix” (ground beef and pork) from the market in … Continue reading

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Enchilada Sauce

I came across a new enchilada recipe that looked as thought it might be tasty, and I had all the ingredients at hand, except… no enchilada sauce? Well, thanks to da google, I found a nice looking recipe, that with … Continue reading

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