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No Bake Chocolate Cookies laid out on wax paper
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April 10, 2024

No Bake Cocoa Oatmeal Cookies

This recipe for no bake cocoa oatmeal cookies is a favorite fast and delicious dessert idea.  The combination of chocolate and coconut flavor with the coarse texture of oats makes these cookies uniquely appealing. This recipe has been floating around our family archives forever, however, none of us remember where it came from! It is scribbled on a scratch piece of paper in my recipe binder like an afterthought.  But…
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Roasted asparagus and pancetta on a white plate
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March 28, 2024

Roasted Asparagus with Pancetta

Asparagus is a favorite veggie in our house, and this recipe for roasted asparagus with pancetta is one of our go-to side dishes.  The pancetta adds so much flavor yet not any extra effort.   Roasted Asparagus with Pancetta Ingredients This recipe is simple, and you only need 6 ingredients.  First, shop for 1 lb. of fresh asparagus.  I like to find asparagus that is medium thickness when I am…
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Banana cake with rum butter glaze
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March 21, 2024

Banana Cake with Butter Rum Frosting

If you love the banana flavor, try this banana cake with butter rum frosting.  It is a family favorite for Sunday night dinner or just when celebrating having a few over-ripe bananas.  You will love the frosting which packs robust flavor and sweetness. Ingredients for Banana Cake For this recipe, you will need cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, salt, butter, eggs, 2-3 ripe bananas (equalling 1 cup when…
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Mediterranean Chicken Pasta prepared on a bed of pasta and garnished with parsley
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March 5, 2024

Mediterranean Chicken Pasta

If you love Mediterranean flavors, this chicken pasta recipe will become a favorite.  This recipe uses fresh ingredients and is a light, delicious pasta dish, suitable for weeknight dinner or for guests. Adopted from our stepdad (Captain Ric), we have been making this dish for about 20 years.  It brings fond memories of family sailing trips in the Caribbean, as this recipe was always on the menu.  Light yet savory,…
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Tomatillos, 1 onion, 1 head of garlic, 1 jalapeno, and cilantro gathered in a wood platter.
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February 22, 2024

Tomatillo Sauce

We love this versatile tomatillo sauce made from fresh, roasted ingredients.  And, it is so easy!  Use this tomatillo sauce as a stand alone dip or to change things up on everyday tacos or in chicken enchiladas.     The Tomatillo Sauce Ingredients I am always inspired to make this tomatillo sauce when I see the produce section has plentiful, fresh tomatillos. For this sauce, you will need 10-12 medium…
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Italian sausage & bean soup prepared in a white bowl
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February 15, 2024

Italian Sausage & Bean Soup

If you are looking for an all in one, hearty, and delicious any night meal, this Italian sausage and bean soup is perfect. We tend to prefer and therefore make it in fall and winter months, as it lends itself to those seasons.  It is a recipe that has been evolving over time, depending on what veggies are in the fridge and which pasta is available in the pantry.  Also,…
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2 pork carnitas tacos on a white plate
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January 27, 2024

Pork Carnitas for Tacos

Pork carnitas tacos is a family favorite, as it is perfect for all seasons, large or small groups and leftovers! We love the flavorful, tender meat and the fresh taco toppings that are served with it.  Oh, and it's also super easy to make, which is a definite plus. For this carnitas recipe, we recommend using a 3-4 lb pork shoulder (or you could use pork "butt" which is considered…
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Beef and seasoning cooking in a pan
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January 27, 2024

Beef Taco Seasoning

This is a simple taco seasoning recipe, yet it adds so much flavor to ground beef, making it perfect for everyday tacos or taco bowls. Beef Taco Seasoning Ingredients Of course, it is much easier to buy prepackaged taco seasoning, which we have done many times. However, you actually likely have most of the ingredients for a great seasoning already.   In fact, this recipe evolved over times in which I…
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queso dip prepared in a bowl, garnished with 3 tortilla chips
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January 26, 2024

Texas Style Queso Dip

This hearty Texas-style queso dip is easy and delicious; it is perfect for football-watching parties!  This dip is made with real cheese!  However, we grew up on the Velveeta cheese and Rotel version of queso, which was a highlight to many gatherings over the years.  Since then, we have adapted this recipe a bit using a variety of real cheeses (not Velveeta) and adding ground beef, onions, and spices.  There…
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Prepared martini in a martini glass, garnished with a sprig of rosemary
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December 13, 2023

Pomegranate Martini

We love this smooth yet slightly tangy pomegranate martini for the holidays!  The pomegranate brings an edgy flavor that with lemon and elderflower, is a perfect blend of bitter-sweet. And it's gorgeous visually, perfect for seasonal happy hours or special occasions. The Pomegranate Martini Ingredients Traditionally, this style of martini is made with Cointreau or another orange citrus liqueur.  If you have spent time on our site, you know we…
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