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Quick-pickled Red Onions

Crunchy, sour, sweet, and spicy, I love pickles.  Basically, if you can pickle it, I’ll like it.  I must admit,…

1 year ago

Peanut-butter Chocolate Valentines

If you live on Earth, you've likely noticed the typical treats that are passed around for Valentine’s Day.  Pink and…

1 year ago

Crispy Taco Cups

Every year, when the Super Bowl time gets near, I can't help but notice all the different attitudes toward the…

1 year ago

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Ham, Garlic, Parmesan, and Lemon

Growing up, I wasn't one of those kids who did everything they could do to try to fool their parents…

1 year ago

Ham, Cheddar, & Chive Scones

So, I have to admit, I don't remember ever having had a scone.  Growing up outside a teeny town in…

1 year ago

Southwest-style Brown Rice

This Southwest-style Brown Rice is a fresh, tasty dish that can be served warm on a cold winter's day or…

1 year ago

Banana Oat Bread

Why compost or throw out those old brown bananas when you can have the smell of delicious banana oat bread…

1 year ago

Savory Stuffed Mushrooms

For years I hated mushrooms.  My young palette had not yet developed an appreciation for the little darlings and I…

1 year ago

Cranberry Waldorf Salad

Great-Grandma’s divinity;  Aunt Trudy’s creamy corn casserole; Cousin Delbert’s homemade eggnog… without a doubt, we all have our favorite, traditional…

1 year ago

Shrimp Scampi with Zoodles

It's the start of a new year and I, for one, am ready to be through the holidays.  Not that…

2 years ago