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Garlic scape? What is that??? Yup, that's the first thing I thought when I read that this was included in our first CSA share. I had never heard of garlic scapes and this is one of the reasons why I love that we're participating in a CSA.So what is a garlic scape? As we know,… Continue reading Garlic Scape Pesto
Happy Donut Day! Or is it Doughnut Day? What's your favorite donut? I'm in love with glazed sour cream donuts. I could care less about those jelly filled ones - YUCK, but a sour cream one...oh dear, my weakness! And some facts about National Donut Day...National Donut Day is on the first Friday of June… Continue reading National Donut/Doughnut Day!
I took the long weekend off from blogging, but didn't from cooking! I made the classic pasta salad with lots of fresh veggies. I'm so glad the summer is here and all the local produce will be available. Speaking of that, we planted a garden again this year and are participating in a CSA. Our… Continue reading Nutella Cream Cheese Brownies
I've been looking for some new recipes as we've been in a little bit of a rut lately...I'm sure you didn't notice. 🙂 Since this weekend in celebrating Memorial Day, I thought this recipe is perfect to bring to a party. I made the tarts full sized (in muffin tins) or they can be made… Continue reading Ham & Swiss Tarts
I'm getting ready for fresh blueberries with this recipe. It was perfect and the cheesecake is so smooth and the crust was so buttery. Trust me, they're very addicting! I loved the addition of the orange zest in the cheesecake. And to top it off...today's National Blueberry Cheesecake Day! PERFECT!2 Tbsp sugar2 tsp cornstarch1 cup… Continue reading Blueberry Cheesecake Bars
Ice cream!!! I didn't waste anytime breaking in my new ice cream maker! I bought the Cuisinart ICE-21 model. Just a quick wash, dry and into the freezer the bowl went. Butter pecan ice cream is my husband's favorite and since I had some fresh pecans, I knew this was the first recipe I'd attempt.… Continue reading Butter Pecan Ice Cream
When I first saw this recipe, I knew I had to make it. While my picture isn't as appetizing as the picture in the May issue of All You, this is really amazing! I loved the chicken, it was so moist and the artichokes and lemon were the perfect addition. My husband ate two helpings… Continue reading Chicken with Artichoke and Lemon
I love scones...really I do. They are so addicting and these are no exception! I love the buttery, flaky dough and the little bits of pecans and then it's drizzled with a maple glaze. Good thing you can't see me, since I'm enjoying one of these delicious scones right now. I'm sure there's crumbs on… Continue reading Maple Pecan Scones
Most the chilis I make have some sort of bean in them. This one is is just meat! It's full of a smoky flavor due to the triple smoked bacon and homemade barbecue sauce. 4 slices triple smoked bacon, finely chopped2 pounds ground sirloin1 large onion, finely chopped3-4 garlic cloves, finely chopped4 Tbsp chili powdersalt… Continue reading Steakhouse Chili
I missed it!!!! I had made a note to blog about this yesterday, but somewhere in the mess of my desk, I lost the note! I guess I should start using the sticky note app on my computer! So let's pretend today really isn't Thursday, it's still Wednesday and we can celebrate EAT WHATEVER YOU… Continue reading Eat Whatever You Want Day
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