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Red Wine Sangria with Rum – not for the faint at heart!

Red Wine Sangria with Rum – not for the faint at heart!

Red Wine Sangria – mmmmm! This is good, really good and a bit on the strong side. Make this for your next Mexican/Spanish themed gathering. Your guests will love it but they may need an Uber! Level of Difficulty: Easy Time Required: Prep Time – […]

Orecchiette and the Kitchen Sink Recipe

Orecchiette and the Kitchen Sink Recipe

Easy orecchiette pasta and vegetables recipe for whatever is in your fridge I love pasta. I’d eat it a whole lot more than I do if it wasn’t so full of carbs. However, I like to splurge every now and again. This dish is super […]

Stuffed Pork Chops

Stuffed Pork Chops

I serve pork about as much as I serve chicken. You know…it IS the “other” white meat! It can be prepared in such a way that it is very healthy and delicious so everyone in the family is happy! Stuffed pork chops are always a […]

Tomato and Avocado Salad

Tomato and Avocado Salad

This tomato and avocado salad is quick, easy, and refreshing. It’s a perfect salad all by itself or as a topping for piece of broiled fish. I made this and served it as a nice and cool component to my Spicy Shrimp and Coconut Rice […]

Coconut Jasmine Rice

Coconut Jasmine Rice

Ok, I know a lot of people are not big coconut fans, but you really have to try this. I don’t love coconut but I’ll tolerate a Samoa Girl Scout cookie and I love Thai curries with coconut milk in them. Well, this is right […]

Did you know? Cheese should be served at room temperature

When you serve a cheese tray at a party, you should take the cheeses out about 30 minutes before serving them to your guests. Don’t believe me? Try this: Take a specialty cheese out of the fridge and taste it immediately. Let it sit there 30 […]

How to Saute Mushrooms

How to Saute Mushrooms

I have always enjoyed sautéed mushrooms. I won’t eat a raw mushroom to save my life, but there is no topping, in my opinion, better for a burger, chicken, steak or salad than a perfectly sautéed mushroom. Even though it drives my husband crazy, I […]