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Baby back ribs falling off the bone
Easy Oven-Baked Baby Back Ribs 4th of JulyDinnerKids FavoritesMain DishesOn the GrillPorkRecipesRecipes by Meal TypeSummer Lovin'Superbowl
June 5, 2024

Easy Oven-Baked Baby Back Ribs

We love these easy oven-baked baby back ribs, as the result is flavorful, fall-off-the-bone meat every time. This is a great recipe for special occasions in the spring and summer months. The Baby Back Rib Ingredients This recipe calls for 2 racks of baby back ribs.  If you shop at the butcher counter, you can ask them to remove the membrane on the backside of the ribs or remove it…
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Walnut Pesto Pasta prepared on a plate
Walnut Pesto with Pasta DinnerLight MealsMain DishesPastaValentinesVegetarian
May 23, 2024

Walnut Pesto with Pasta

If you are looking for a hearty twist on your typical pesto, you must try this Walnut Pesto with Pasta recipe.  It is a simple dish that brings big, unique flavor and texture.  Even if you wouldn't consider yourself a walnut or  Olive fan...you may just fall in love with this dish. Walnut Pesto with Pasta Ingredients The ingredient list is short for this recipe.  For the pesto, you will…
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Grilled chickenbreast on a platter with some other grilled vegetables and meat in the background
Simple & Delicious Grilled Chicken Marinade 4th of JulyChickenDinnerKids FavoritesLight MealsMain DishesMarinadesOn the Grill
May 2, 2024

Simple & Delicious Grilled Chicken Marinade

This is a favorite simple marinade for grilled chicken that is also versatile.  We love it for grilled chicken as a main course, in a salad, and even on a sandwich.  It evolved from experiments over the years, from ingredients in my kitchen. Often, when I do not have a set meal plan, but I have meat thawed and ready, making a simple marinade is my go-to.  It doesn't take…
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Chicken enchiladas prepared in an iron skillet garnished with cilantro
Iron Skillet Chicken Enchiladas ChickenCinco de MayoCold Weather ComfysDinnerFall FavsMain CoursesMain Dishes
April 25, 2024

Iron Skillet Chicken Enchiladas

This Iron Skillet Chicken Enchilada recipe is a delicious one-pan meal that we love.  It has a smokey rich flavor that is unique and that everyone in the family enjoys. Typically, we are both suckers for green sauce-style enchiladas.  Tomatillos all the way!  This love dates back to our college days, when we both fell for the creamy tomatillo-style enchiladas by frequenting Chuy's or the Hula Hut on Lake Austin. …
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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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Lemon Basil Martini prepared with a lemon wheel garnish and a sprig of basil
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April 8, 2024

Lemon Basil Martini

This is a favorite martini for special occasions or celebrating the end of a long work week. There is nothing like the perfectly fresh combination of lemon and basil.  Add the sweet smoothness of elderflower liqueur and you will see why we love this refreshing Lemon Basil Martini. Anytime I am making a dish with fresh basil, I like to have a little on the side to whip up a…
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Chocolate Mousse in a martini glass, garnished with whipped cream, a chocolate lacey cookie, and sprinkled with chocolate shavings
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April 4, 2024

Simple & Rich Chocolate Mousse

This simple & rich chocolate mousse is easy to make yet always feels like a special dessert. If you need a no bake idea (like if your oven breaks and you have guests coming over) or you are just looking for something different, you must try this mousse recipe. Short History of Mousse Did you know that mousse is a French word that translates to the word "foam"?  It makes…
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Roasted asparagus and pancetta on a white plate
Roasted Asparagus with Pancetta ChristmasEasterVegetarianVeggie SidesVeggie Sides
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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Green bean bundles on the baking sheet after cooking
Bacon & Brown Sugar Green Bean Bundles ChristmasCold Weather ComfysEasterFall FavsNew Years EvePorkValentinesVeggie SidesVeggie Sides
March 14, 2024

Bacon & Brown Sugar Green Bean Bundles

These bacon and brown sugar green bean bundles are an easy and delicious vegetable side dish for any holiday meal or special occasion.  So simple to prepare! These require such little monitoring that you can go about cooking the rest of your meal. Bacon & Brown Sugar Green Bean Bundle Ingredients For this recipe, you will only need 4 simple ingredients.  This recipe is for 6 people, so if you…
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