Monthly Archives: August 2019

Ranch Salsa

A while back, I was reading an interview with one of our presidential candidates, “Mayor Pete” from South Bend, Indiana. The interviewer was asking Mayor Pete about his stance on what is, apparently, a popular dip and/or spread in his … Continue reading

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A New Take on Steak and Chop Marinade

I have been using my old favorite Steak and Chop Marinade for years and, we do really love it, but, while prepping for a week away in a (very) nice cabin up north, I found myself without a few of … Continue reading

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Pesto Sautéed Cabbage

Everyone is talking about “zoodles” or “cauliflower rice,” but, consider the mebbe not so humble cabbage… Pick up a bag of coleslaw mix at most any supermarket, add a little melted butter and a jar of pesto sauce, and you … Continue reading

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Grilled Ranch Swordfish

Our local fishmonger had a pretty decent sale on swordfish steaks, so I thought, why not pick up a couple? I had originally thought to do them, as I had with the Salmon, in the air fryer, but the evening … Continue reading

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Air Fryer Salmon Fillets

I gotta be totally honest here. I liked these fillets, and my mom-in-law and niece, too; but my husband was not quite sold on them. Mebbe if I had served some of that tasty aioli on the side? In any … Continue reading

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Aioli, Again

So, yeh, I have posted a bunch of mayonnaise/aioli recipes, but, making a fresh, Whole 30 safe, batch for a gathering with friends tomorrow, reminded me how very simple it is too toss together, and how very tasty it is, … Continue reading

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Lemon Puddin’ Pie

SOMEtimes, when life gives you lemon (pudding), you just have to go ahead and make a pie. I had thought I had picked up some lemon jello for a poke cake to bring to a friend’s house for lunch – … Continue reading

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Air Fryer Chicken Wings

And… we have another win for the air fryer. The method, from thekitchn.com, is wicked simple, and much faster than my more usual hot oven method. Yesterday, I posted my updated Buffalo Wing Sauce recipe – using seasoned rice vinegar … Continue reading

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A Better Buffalo Sauce? I Think So.

Since I bought my Air Fryer, I have tried frozen sweet potato fries (LOVED!) and a turkey breast (also most excellent!). Now, to test the machine out with a classic – chicken wings! But first, I decided to do a … Continue reading

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