Tag Archives: Maple Syrup

Spinach Artichoke Dip

We were having a party, and Rich had a taste for artichoke dip. I used to have this recipe for a nice baked ‘choke dip with pastrami or some other deli meat, but that is long gone into a hidden … Continue reading

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One Chicken, Two (mebbe 3 or 4 or 5) Ways

We are quite fond of the free-range organic whole chicken from Trader Joe’s, and I always try to keep one or two in the freezer. When I make a whole chicken, I never think about plain old roasting it whole … Continue reading

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Parfait! Maple Roasted Bacon

Even if I didn’t love just about everything I’ve made from her books, this recipe alone would be more than enough to make me bow down to the barefoot contessa and proclaim myself eternally grateful. First, bacon roasted in the … Continue reading

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Maple Corn Bread

Family arrived safely yesterday afternoon for the week, and we welcomed them in with a large pot of espresso black bean chili, a nice toasted pecan salad with spiced dressing, and this nice tin of corn bread, made with buttermilk … Continue reading

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Let’s talk bacon…

It’s a beautiful, lazy morning here by the edge o’ the prairie. Rich is getting his wish and sleeping in, and I thought it a good time to toss some bacon in the oven for breakfast and mebbe sammiches. This … Continue reading

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