Monthly Archives: August 2021

Air Fryer Lemonade Chicken Thighs

I had everything needed to make a batch of one of our new(ish) grilled faves, Lemonade Marinated Chicken, but, the weather was not conducive to my husband stepping outside to light the grill, so… quicklikeabunny, I went to da Google, … Continue reading

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Sautéed Asparagus and (Bonus!) Scampi

We’ve been doing food kit dinners a couple of times a week for a while now and, while it is nice not to have to think about what I am going to make for dinner, it is also nice to … Continue reading

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Arby’s Sauce Ribs

Last year, I discovered Arby’s Sauce, and now, I almost always have some in the fridge; for burgers and beef, sure, but… it also works a treat on grilled pork ribs, and, I am sure, chicken, too. One batch of … Continue reading

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Air Fryer Corn on the Cob

A friend has posted on teh faceplace a couple of times, now, about how nicely her air fryer makes corn on the cob and, well… I had been meaning to try it, but the ole wrapped in foil with seasoned … Continue reading

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Key Lime Margarita Mimosas

One of our fave places in the city is Frontera Grill, one of Rick Bayless’ always booked, always tasty Mexican restaurants. And my fave drink at Frontera is thier Margarita Mimosa, which goes as well with dinner as it does … Continue reading

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Beer Brats

So, YEH. I have a confession. And it’s a big ‘un (for these parts, anyway). I could really take or leave – and usually would choose to leave – brats. Unless… they’ve been boiled in beer and butter and onion … Continue reading

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Cottage and Swiss Lasagna

To paraphrase Persian mathematician and poet Omar Khayyam: “A pan of lasagna, a glass of decent Pinot, and thou” still more than holds up all these many years later. Especially if the lasagna is one of my faves, a slightly … Continue reading

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Two Pigs and a Cow Pasta Sauce

This is a riff on my regular “fix” for bottled spaghetti sauce, though I have readjusted the seasonings a bit, and added a dab o’ nice champagne vinegar at the end to finish it off. It worked a treat on … Continue reading

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Air Fryer Salmon With Sweet Chili Glaze

A niece was moving, her parents were helping, and we had mom for the weekend; so a dinner was called for, but, it needed to be pretty simple to prepare, given the uncertainties of who was coming when and from … Continue reading

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Air Fryer Potato Wedges

Score another win for the air fryer! I was making a food kit meal, and it called for cutting two Russet potatoes in wedges, seasoning them lightly, and then oven roasting them. I had my doubts, so I turned to … Continue reading

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