Monthly Archives: July 2021

Gluten-Free Shrimp Meatballs, and Bonus Louis Salad!

Posted on July 29, 2021 by tbuzzee

It was a hot and sticky summer’s day, and we were having some friends over for a mini Book Club lunch. Barb was bringing her family’s famous Chili Crack, and I had prepped the fixin’s for Strawberry and Basil Spritzers … Continue reading →

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Strawberry Basil Spritzer – with Gin

Posted on July 28, 2021 by tbuzzee

Whenever our Book Club gathers, we make certain to include some sort of lovely fruit to enjoy as a part of the get together. Normally, that would be our favorite Fruit Salad, freshly decanted from whichever bottle(s) have caught our … Continue reading →

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Barb’s Family’s Chili Crack

Posted on July 26, 2021 by tbuzzee

Well, technically, I guess this is Barb’s Sister-in-Law’s Chili Crack; and, you know it’s gotta be good, because: her mom is the justly famous Aunt Beezy – of Aunt Beezy’s Soda Bread, and… Just consider the leavings in this nine … Continue reading →

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Baked or Grilled Beans

Posted on July 22, 2021 by tbuzzee

Full Disclosure: these beans are not – as a family member likes to say – my favorite; but, my husband was pretty happy with them, so I guess there’s that. They are, though, a nice change from the regular baked … Continue reading →

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Ribs, Slow Cooked, Then Grilled

Posted on July 21, 2021 by tbuzzee

I usually pre-cook my ribs, sealed tightly in a baking pan with foil, but, well, my oven decided it did not want to play anymore. OK, I get it, my range has probably seen a lot more action than is … Continue reading →

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Let’s Louis Like You Mean it!

Posted on July 20, 2021 by tbuzzee

I do love me a Louis salad – be it Lobster Louis, Shrimp Louis, or Chopped Veggie Louis; it is all good in my book – and I have several very nice versions of Louis Dressing here on this blog. … Continue reading →

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Grilled Halloumi and Kielbasa Vinaigrette Salad

Posted on July 15, 2021 by tbuzzee

First; if you don’t know, Halloumi is a Cypriot sheep or cow cheese that stands up really well to grilling. It is also frikkin’ tasty, and available at many well stocked cheese shops or, seasonally, at Trader Joe’s. Now, you … Continue reading →

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Cherry Mimosas

Posted on July 14, 2021 by tbuzzee

We were planning only our second Book Club get together in well over a year, and I was thinking about a beverage. “Wait! What about the book?” Oh, sweetie, we are most certainly not that kind of book club. So… … Continue reading →

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Aunt Buzz’s Vichyssoise

Posted on July 13, 2021 by tbuzzee

This is one of those classic (to me) summer recipes – enjoying a very cold bowl of potato soup in the dining room of Aunt Buzz’s bright yellow house; second down from the top of the mountain. Aunt Buzz loved … Continue reading →

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Candy Apple Chicken Wings

Posted on July 8, 2021 by tbuzzee

Nicely spiced, cinnamon and apple come together to make for a fine wing sauce; and a tasty snack or dinner. Based on an old KFC recipe (we loved their candy apple wings!), these are pretty close, and much lighter, since … Continue reading →

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