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Asparagus Ceviche

I was looking for something “different” to do with asparagus. I mean, yeh, I could blanch it (which I do a lot), I could sauté it in some garlic infused olive oil, grill it, roast it, you name it, but … Continue reading

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Chicken Crust BLT Pizza

“Say what, now?” Yep… this tasty BLT pizza has a crust made from canned chicken meat, an egg, and a few seasonings, so it is also Gluten-Free! I belong to a faceplace food group that started up when we all … Continue reading

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Banzai Burgers

Yeh, it’s September but there is still time to grill some burgers. Heck, these are even pretty terrific pan-fried, so, let us get our collective teriyaki on and enjoy some burgers with cheese and grilled pineapple! This is my home … Continue reading

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Parfait! Fresh Relish

I make a pretty darned decent pickle relish (if I do say so myself), and my pepper relish is not to be sniffed at; but, sometimes, one wants something a bit… fresher. This relish comes together in minutes, and you … Continue reading

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Black Bean & Beef Enchiladas

This is one of those recipes that just sore of ‘evolved’ from when I started it until it was time to put it all together. It started out as refried black beans and beef quesadillas but, it was just after … Continue reading

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Fresh Mussels

So, I have a confession to make: When I‘ve made mussels at home in the past, I usually start with the frozen stuff from the market. I mean, I still make my own white wine and garlic sauce for cooking … Continue reading

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Watermelon and Feta Gazpacho

I was still working my way through my $10 Mystery Bag of fresh veggies from a local farm when my email pinged with a recipe for gazpacho from Tyler Florence at the Food Network. Since I was currently in possession … Continue reading

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Chicken Souvlaki

Wrapped up in a lightly warmed piece of pita bread, this dish of chicken tossed in a very nice Greek dressing, then cooked (on the stove or on skewers on the grill) and served with a cucumber and yogurt sauce, … Continue reading

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Parfait! Israeli (Pearl) Couscous Salad

Hows about a slightly different salad? Like, with couscous? This version calls for lightly toasted Israeli “Pearl” couscous, which is bigger than the more regular couscous, and is served with veggies, a light vinaigrette, a bit of cheese, and, because … Continue reading

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Cucumber Salad, Now With Summer Squash (and better)!

Around about this time of year, friends with gardens and local farms start to regret their choice of planting that much summer squash or cucumber. I have a small kitchen garden on our front porch, so do not have that … Continue reading

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