I love orzo. I started cooking with it a few years ago and I was immediately hooked. It resembles the appearance of rice but it is actually pasta! Cha Ching!…
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Lemon Orzo with Cucumber, Green Onions and Parmigiano-Reggiano
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Football Fever: Jambalaya Pockets, Veggie Dip and Banana’s Foster Bars
Join me today for an incredible Southern Gameday Menu and if you aren’t from the South by all means do what I do best and substitute your favorite ingredients into…
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Corn and Cheese Stuffed Crepes with Tomatillo Salsa
Mexican Made Easy. That is the name of the show on Food Network that I am now obsessed with. I don’t necessarily like all her recipes but I like the idea behind…
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Pan-Fried Cajun Chickpeas
In my opinion chickpeas can be rather bland if not seasoned and cooked appropriately. Some people I know (who shall remain nameless) can just pop these beans right in their mouth…
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Chocolate+Nutella Peanut Butter Pie
By now most of you have probably read about Jennie’s story and seen the tremendous outpouring of love and support from the food community through the baking of peanut butter…
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Fried Onion Rings and Squash
You know those times when you are just in the mood for something fried. Something delicious that you normally don’t partake in on a regular basis. Well, I was in…
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Buffalo Chicken Skewers
In theory, barbecued chicken skewers or kabobs sound pretty great: the char-streaked chunks of juicy meat dripping with a succulent sauce. The idea of chicken kabobs promise a juicy bird…
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White Almond Cake with Strawberry Mousse Filling
It was my grandmother’s 69th birthday this past weekend and I was thrilled when my grandparents and my mom decided to come down for a quick visit. I went into…
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Herbed Couscous with Grilled Radicchio and Lemon
I love couscous! Couscous is like my secret weapon. When in doubt, cook couscous. It looks delicate, elegant and delicious and yet it only takes 5 minutes. Yep- 5 minutes. Although it…
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Open Faced Rautouille Melt with Pesto
Before it is too late, let’s turn some of the season’s best vegetables– peppers, squash, onions,and eggplant- into a healthy, delicious and fun dish. Open Faced Ratatouille Melt with Homemade Pesto is…
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Homemade Gnocchi with Pesto and Summer Squash
What do you do if your making homemade gnocchi and you do not have a potato ricer? Simple, you mash with a potato masher! I have been wanting to make…
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Pecan Rice, Pilaf with Spice
In need of a little comfort food? Tuck into the classic southern side dish of pecan rice. Complete with my twist of toasted pumpkin seeds and a little extra spice.…
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Homemade Beef Jerky+Caramel Beer Fudge Sauce+Spicy Roasted Nuts
Back in June I made a special little basket full of goodies for the World’s Greatest Father (my Dad). I remember thinking as I was cooking everything that this would…
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Cajun Meat Pies
Delicious homemade southern style meat pies loaded with peppers, onions, cheese and a multitude of spices will bring you back to you childhood. Whether you grew up on meat pies…
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Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
Cinnamon rolls need no introduction. They are the ultimate sweet treat for breakfast or dessert, drizzled with sweet cream and loaded with cinnamon and brown sugar. The irresistible and sinful aroma…
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