Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cluster Cookies
Jun 1
Mediterranean Olive Ancini di Pepe (Pastina)
It’s the “little things in life,” right? Acini di pepe are a form of pasta. The name is Italian for “seeds of pepper”. Acini is the plural of acino whose root is the Latin word acinus. In both Latin and Italian, the word means “grape” or “grape-stones”. The “stones of a grape” are, of course, the seeds…
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May 29
Chocolate Cranberry Cherry Cashew Butter Cookies
It’s been a long time since I’ve created an “Oh my good god” treat. It felt like I used to be able to over-the-top please and surprise more often.Perhaps I’ve lost it – or perhaps not.Well, I found it today. “Damn, woman! These are AWESOME! – You make pretty perfect cookies for a woman who…
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May 28
Spaghetti, Meatballs, & Ricotta
Embrace the traditional comfort of spaghetti and meatballs with this homemade recipe, but serve it in a nest with creamy ricotta cheese for a little change. I don’t like change. I REALLY don’t. But I sure do love this recipe! Spaghetti, Meatballs, & Ricotta Spaghetti, Meatballs, and Ricotta 1 lb. ground beef1/2 cup breadcrumbs1 large…
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May 27
Tomato Green Chile Soup & Grilled Cheese Sammy
Sometimes you want to craft and cater to a crowd. And, sometimes you simply want to serve yourself.A piping hot bowl of spicy tomato soup and a toasty grilled cheese sandwich is just the solution for eating in solitude.It serves so many salubrious purposes: nourishing the body, warming the heart, and soothing the soul: grilled…
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May 26
Lemon Pudding Cake
I actually made this cake for Mother’s Day. Brian asked me, “Is it a surprise cake?”I told him, “Not really, other than Mom will be surprised I made it!” Lemons are good for Mother’s Day, I think. Fresh, tart, tangy, unexpected, and utterly loved. Just like moms. I tried a new idea for the frosting…
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May 25
Sweet & Spicy Potato Corn Pasta
For some inkling I had a bit of a craving for corn chowder.Now chowder is NOT something I specifically crave, ever.So, I thought to myself, “Self, what is it that I’m really wanting? I don’t like chowder as a rule. Hmm…I think I’m wanting a sweet and spicy sweet potato with some green chile, corn,…
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May 22
Peanut Butter Honey Pecan Cookies
So, these babies are best served with vanilla bean ice cream – which means, it’s kind of like Butter Pecan Sandy Cookie Ice Cream – only much better.Truly amazing.Peanut butter can do anything. ANYTHING. Peanut Butter Honey Pecan Cookies. Peanut Butter Honey Pecan Cookies 8 Tbs. butter (1 stick), room temperature1 1/4 cups smooth peanut…
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May 21
Portobello Tomato Plate & Pasta
I’m actually a little embarrassed I did not know this information.In fact, I thought the two mushroom terms were interchangeable – which, in fact, they are – but I wasn’t aware of the branding behind the term!Well, now I’m relieved.Now I can sleep at night! Portobello, pronounced [por-toh-BEHL-loh]The portobello also called portabella is really simply a brown crimini mushroom…
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May 20
Lemon Dilly Bread
It’s not often that I’m unwilling to accept a challenge or a suggestion in the kitchen. Well, let me rephrase that – IF I have a plan – don’t even try to “suggest” something different. I’m in my zone, my spot, my head, and my spirit. What I’m doing is mine – it’s either my…
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May 19
Blackened Hatch Green Chile Potatoes & Chicken
If you’ve never visited Santa Fe, you’re missing out. Even as one who doesn’t prefer the flavor composition of traditional “Mexican” food or Southwestern Style dishes, I truly appreciate the distinct flavor of Santa Fe.Hatch Green Chiles have been on my mind. It’s not quite yet the season for those roasted babies, but with a…
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