Monthly Archives: February 2021

Best! Cake Pan Coating and Bonus! Cherry Coke Cake

Posted on February 26, 2021 by tbuzzee

Do you have one of these handy-dandy fancy design cake pans? Or even plain ole every day bundt or cake pans and are kinda sick of the baked cake coming out in pieces that only a thick frosting can save? … Continue reading →

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Hawaiian-Style Pasta Salad

Posted on February 25, 2021 by tbuzzee

I came across a discussion about Hawaiian Macaroni Salad, and it looked interesting enough that I wanted to try it. But. Apparently, there are rules. Certain friends will be wicked pleased to know that pineapple and ham are not to … Continue reading →

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Thai-Style Scallop Coconut Soup

Posted on February 24, 2021 by tbuzzee

The original version of this recipe, from the nice folk at Coastal Living, called this “Scallop Tom Kha,” and my version does have all of the flavors of that classic Thai soup, but… I made a fair number of changes … Continue reading →

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Asparagus and Feta Salad

Posted on February 23, 2021 by tbuzzee

Sure, we all know about salads that don’t include lettuce: tuna salad, chicken salad, potato salad, bean salad, fruit salad… and the list goes on; but then, you start to think about a salad with tomatoes, and Feta cheese, and … Continue reading →

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Swiss Burgers With Tomato Gravy

Posted on February 22, 2021 by tbuzzee

My mom-in-law was spending a month or so with us, and I was on the lookout for something interesting for dinner that appealed to our tastes, but would also not be too spicy for hers. And then, the nice folk … Continue reading →

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Parfait! Caramel Puff Corn

Posted on February 19, 2021 by tbuzzee

Also known as “Corn Crack” by some friends, because they simply cannot stop eat it; this really is a perfect, and perfectly simple to make, snack for most any time. A large, non-stick pan (I love my Copper Chef) and … Continue reading →

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Creamy Garlic Pork Chops in the Instant Pot

Posted on February 17, 2021 by tbuzzee

The nice folk at Pillsbury provided us this simple, tasty recipe, which works a treat when plated with Crispy Air Fryer Potatoes. The key here, seems to be using thin-cut bone-in pork chops, because thicker chops will not cook properly … Continue reading →

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Kedgeree With Smoked Salmon and Curried Peas

Posted on February 16, 2021 by tbuzzee

First things first. This is not your traditional kedgeree; I use packaged yellow rice as a base, and then locally smoked Lake Michigan salmon, and, I even bought my hard cooked eggs, well… hard cooked at the market, because, for … Continue reading →

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Slow Cooker Ravioli Casserole

Posted on February 15, 2021 by tbuzzee

Happy Presidents’ Day! And what could be more all-American for such an all-American holiday than a slow cooker ravioli casserole? Frozen ravioli (you don’t even need to thaw the suckers!), semi-home made pasta sauce loaded with ground beef and pork … Continue reading →

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Shrimp Fricassee!

Posted on February 11, 2021 by tbuzzee

Idunno, it just seems that any food ending with Fricassee needs a bang (!) at the end. And, in truth, this dish deserves that bit of advertising agency language excitement. First things first, back in the 1970’s the newspaper in … Continue reading →

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