Duchess Potatoes
Duchess Potatoes, with egg yolks, cream, butter, and parmesan, take one of my favorite foods---potatoes---to the next level!
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05, 2017
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02, 2016
The Ultimate Super Bowl Dip—Taco Queso
Taco Queso is the Ultimate Super Bowl Dip, combining chile con queso, taco meat, guacamole, and pico de gallo---all the go-to dips for football parties!
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11, 2015
Chocolate Chip Cookies with Pecans
Enjoy this updated recipe for yummy chocolate chip cookies that are crispy on the outside but soft and gooey on the inside.
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08, 2015
Pineapple Cream & Rum Cupcakes
These cupcakes were inspired by my grandmother and mother. My grandmother loved sweets but was not a big fan of chocolate. (Hard to believe not loving chocolate and being related to me, right?) To satisfy her sweet tooth, she almost always had what she called "Plain Cake" in her kitchen. It is easy to ...[ get the full recipe ]
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08, 2015
For the love of buttermilk! Chocolate Cupcakes
My mom just had a big birthday, so we celebrated with a cupcake tasting party! For my contributions to the party, I decided to use recipes that include one of my mom's favorite foods---buttermilk. Yes, you read that right---buttermilk. You won't believe this, but my mom loves to drink buttermilk straight! Unusual, right? I finally ...[ get the full recipe ]
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07, 2015
Easy Roast Chicken with Potatoes
Roast chicken is perfect for guests or just for dinner with the family. In fact, if I am in a hurry, I often pick one up from the grocery store's deli department. But if you want to control the ingredients and make a conscious choice to avoid hormones, then consider roasting your own chicken. It is ...[ get the full recipe ]
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07, 2015
Copper River Salmon with Lemon and White Wine Sauce
This recipe works with any salmon filet, but Copper River salmon is extra special. A few years ago, I happened to be in Seattle during the short period of time that Copper River salmon was fresh, which is only from about mid-May through mid-June each year. But I had no idea what a huge deal Copper River salmon ...[ get the full recipe ]
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07, 2015
Red, White and Blueberry Shortcake—Perfect for the 4th of July
This recipe makes 4 large or 6 small strawberry, cream, and blueberry shortcakes. By whipping mascarpone cheese with the whipping cream, it will hold up longer and have a wonderful creamy texture. If you don't have mascarpone, you can also substitute softened cream cheese. Shortcut: If you don't have time to make the shortcake, ...[ get the full recipe ]
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06, 2015
Chocolate Praline Graham Crackers
I saw a photo on Pinterest that led me to the Cookies and Cups recipe for an addictive treat involving brown sugar, butter, pecans, and graham crackers. It looked like an easier version of toffee but without the chocolate, so I couldn't resist the idea of adding a layer of chocolate! I baked a ...[ get the full recipe ]
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04, 2015
Shrimp Creole Recipe
This recipe can be made the day before and reheated as long you do not add the shrimp until you are ready to serve it! While this shrimp creole is usually served with rice, it is also delicious served with a pasta, such as linguine or fettucini. Servings: 4 regular servings or 6 smaller servings Ingredients 1 ...[ get the full recipe ]