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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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Thai-Style Pork Stew – New and Improved!

I have been making this tasty stew for twelve years now, and I am kinda surprised at how I am still able to improve on an already good dish. One of the big issues for serving this to a crowd … Continue reading

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Barbecue Sauce, Always

I posted a down-sized version of Julia Child’s Cranberry Relish, which I have been making since the mid-80’s, on Monday. I have been making a version of this recipe since I was in college in the 1970’s, and giving it … Continue reading

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Arby’s Sauce

Yeh, I know… A sammich sauce that may or may not taste like Arby’s Sauce (I would not know, I don’t eat at Arby’s) posting in the week leading up to Thanksgiving? The thing is, this recipe, and tomorrow’s and … Continue reading

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NOLA-Style Shrimp in the Air Fryer

OK, so, in reality, this recipe by Al Roker from Parade Magazine calls for the shrimp to be grilled, but, we were not grilling that afternoon and, truly, these cook in the air fryer so nicely, and with so little … Continue reading

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Meatloaf Pasta Sauce

Yeh, sure – most folk have more than likely turned leftover meatloaf into a spaghetti sauce of some sort, but… What about if we start with the meatloaf mixin’s to make a sauce? The original version of this recipe, from … Continue reading

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Toffee Bugles

Sometime around the holidaze (quite) a few years back, I was introduced to the goodness that is Caramel Puff Corn, also known by some of my friends as ‘Corn Crack!’ – because you cannot stop eating it. I went looking … Continue reading

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Parfait! Caramel Puff Corn

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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Blizzard Bonus! Strawberry Custard Pie

OK, so, mebbe not a blizzard, per se, but, it has been snowing more or less non stop for two days now, and, if it is not a blizzard, well, after two days and a foot or so of snow … Continue reading

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Ugly – But TASTY! – Pecan Pie

I love pecan pie, but really kinda hate the cloying sweetness I usually find in versions made with corn syrup. I know that there has to be an answer, because I have had awesome pecan pies, so, when the nice … Continue reading

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