There is nothing like Fried Chicken in the South. The crispy rich skin encasing moist and juicy chicken with flavors like cayenne and paprika screaming at you is, for a…
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Crispy Chipotle Chicken Fingers
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Donut Bread Pudding with Bourbon Creme Anglaise
WAIT! Don’t Do It! Don’t throw away those old donuts- by all means keep them and stash them away in the freezer- Believe me you are going to wish you…
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Caramelized Leek, Onion and Carrot Galette
The technical definition of galette is a flat, round or freeform crusty type cake but most people have eaten a galette as a pastry folded over veggies, meat or fruit…
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Mint Infused Plum Tarte Tartin
I hope you do mind the interruption of a re-post on this beautiful Monday after Mother’s Day. Actually, it isn’t really a bona-fide repost because I never posted it on this site…
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Happy Mother Day
I figured there was no better way to say Happy Mother’s Day to my mom than to spotlight her on my blog. No- she isn’t going to be the latest…
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Migas, Migas and more Migas!
Dear Culinary Gods, please forgive me for I have lived here in Texas going on 6 years now and I have just now made my first batch of Migas. I…
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Tomatillo Salsa Verde
Happy early Cinco de Mayo to you all! I have two great Cinco De Mayo Recipes to share with you today and then again on Wednesday. You know it is…
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Moroccan Spiced Meatballs in a Cumin Coriander Spiced Tomato Sauce
Hey Everyone- I am guest blogging at my friend Ali-N-Son today with my Mint Infused Plum Tarte Tartin so be sure to head on over and check it out! Oh…
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Watercress Salad with Candied Pecans and Spicy Avocado Dressing
So your probably thinking, Well there you are salad! Where have you been hiding? If you don’t mind I will answer for the salad and say that the salad has…
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Saffron Seafood Paella
This is a dish I have always wanted to try. It tastes just as refreshing as it looks and it is loaded with succulent flavors of white wine infused mussels and clams,…
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Easter Dessert-Coconut Carrot Cake Minis with a Lemon Pecan Glaze
I was searching for a great cake recipe to make for the week of Easter when I discovered the cutest little bundt cake mini pan at a cake supply store…
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Basil Coated Grill Cheese with Prosciutto and 3 Cheeses
In honor of grilled cheese month, no one is sure who exactly decided this way back when, I wanted to do something extra special with my grilled cheese sandwiches. I…
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Brown Sugar Shortcakes with Balsamic Strawberries & Lemon Cream
I can’t stand it. It is not even May yet and the sight of fresh strawberries, lemons, plums and peaches are driving me into a no holds bar, Hubby-you better…
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Saffron Infused Rice with basil and tomatoes
So this was my first time to take the plunge and buy saffron. It is not a tricky spice it is a pricey spice and not until recent inspiration from…
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Homemade Samoas Girl Scout Cookies
Go ahead, slap me on the wrist. I realize that girl scout cookies tend to be a weakness for some and I am not helping the cause by sharing my…
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