Monthly Archives: August 2020

(Kinda) Cowboy Chowder

Posted on August 31, 2020 by tbuzzee

My husband came across this chowder recipe on delish.com, and thought it would make for a nice dinner. I agreed, but thought that potatoes and corn in a soup might could be a bit of a starch overkill, so imagine … Continue reading →

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Dipping Sauces

Posted on August 28, 2020 by tbuzzee

I had scored a deal on frozen coconut shrimp at Whole Foods; $5 off a two pound bag (!) so, guess what we were having (in the air fryer) for dinner? Thing is, whenever we get something like coconut shrimp … Continue reading →

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Vichyssoise

Posted on August 27, 2020 by tbuzzee

On a hot August day, what could be more refreshing than a nice bowl of… soup? Yah, youbetcha! When the soup is ice cold and creamy and so very, very tasty Vichyssoise. Otherwise known as “cold potato soup.” Some folk … Continue reading →

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Sourdough Panzanella

Posted on August 25, 2020 by tbuzzee

We were having friends over for dinner, and I was in need of, as one of our nephews calls it, “A Conversation Salad.” Ideally, a salad folk gathered around the table would be talking about, because it was so very … Continue reading →

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Cherry Lemonade (with Rum!)

Posted on August 24, 2020 by tbuzzee

It was a hot and steamy August night and we had a few friends over for dinner. And drinks. Mostly, when we gather, we stick to wine, on this night a couple of lovely rosés from one of our fave … Continue reading →

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Cucumber Salad With a Sweet Chili Vinaigrette

Posted on August 19, 2020 by tbuzzee

A friend was posting on teh faceplace the other day, practically begging for ideas of what to do with her farm box this week, which was loaded with tiny cucumbers. Yeh, she could pickle ’em, and I suggested that Gin … Continue reading →

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Indonesian-Style Swordfish

Posted on August 18, 2020 by tbuzzee

I will admit that we have been on a bit of a seafood kick of late, what with Coconut Basil Shrimp, and the Glazed Salmon and all; but, I have also, it seems, gone on a bit of a coconut … Continue reading →

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Best! Glazed Salmon

Posted on August 17, 2020 by tbuzzee

We have a local fishmonger and smokehouse that has the best salmon, smoked and fresh (their lobster salad is killer, too); so, whenever the urge hits, we swing by and pick up a couple of fillets. I make rather a … Continue reading →

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Cherry, Chive, and Curry Chicken Salad

Posted on August 14, 2020 by tbuzzee

Our niece was moving into a new apartment to start her PhD program in Milwaukee, and her folks were coming up to help, along with my favorite mother-in-law. So; faced with a weekend of family, more than likely tired and … Continue reading →

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Poached Chicken

Posted on August 13, 2020 by tbuzzee

I was trying out a Curried Chicken Salad recipe – kindofa riff on Coronation Chicken Salad – and needed some cooked chicken. Sure. I could have picked up a rotisserie chicken at the market, or perhaps had planned things better … Continue reading →

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