Monthly Archives: May 2022

Roquamole

Yeh. I can see where there might could be some confusion and doubt out there, but… Bleu cheese works a treat with avocados! Score another hoooge win for Nigella Lawson, who suggests serving this wicked tasty nosh with blue chips, … Continue reading

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Ricotta Meatballs

For the past couple of years, we’ve been using a food kit service. You place your order on line by Friday, and on the following Monday, you get almost everything you need for how ever many kits you’ve chosen that … Continue reading

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It’s Not Just Sauce – It’s Peachy Keen!

Last year, we had an unexpected family gathering and, as one, does, I served a large dinner in celebration of a happy outcome; barbecued ribs with a new-ish sauce variation I was playing around with. It was a hoooge hit, … Continue reading

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Aunt Buzz’s Grilled Cheese

My Aunt Buzz, as a rule, did not like for her food to be “gorped up.” Chinese food? Chow mein, please, and absolutely no sharesies! Corn on the cob? Picked from the field after you have set the water on … Continue reading

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It’s Time to Make Peach Butter!

There’s a family gathering next month, and I have been asked to replenish the supply of Peach Butter. “But wait!” you say, “Isn’t that an awful lot of work and prep and all?” Not really, it is just four ingredients … Continue reading

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Marinated Boneless Pork Tip Ends

Fun Fact: were you aware that “souvlaki” refers to the skewers “souvla” used to hold the marinated meat? I was not, and now, I just do not feel right calling one of my fave (and easiest) dinners souvlaki. *SIGH* Accuracy … Continue reading

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French ‘n Feta Pasta Salad

This is a slightly different take on a pasta salad. I make a similar salad with a box of Kraft Mac and Cheese, some mayonnaise, and Catalina French dressing – Jardinière Salad – but this version starts with plain dried … Continue reading

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General Tsao’s Tacos

Monday, I air fried a couple of skirt steaks that my market offered up in a tasty General Tsao’s marinade. We thoroughly enjoyed it, but two or so pounds of steak was too much for just the two of us, … Continue reading

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Air Fried Ranch Potatoes

Who doesn’t love French fries? The air fryer has most certainly improved the quality of our home made fries, but now, thanks to some research on my part and a lot of potatoes sent to me as part of our … Continue reading

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Arby’s Sauce

And, just like that, it’s summer. No, seriously. Just a day or two ago, it was cold and rainy and I was still wearing a (light) winter coat; then today, sunny, mid 80’s and with a light breeze blowing to … Continue reading

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