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Blackened Steak Salad

Blackened Steak Salad

My husband loves steak and I love salad. When I combined both into one dish it was a win-win for everyone. Bon Appetit published this recipe for blackened steak salad from the Chicago Chop House several years ago so I decided to give it a […]

What do colored bread ties mean?

What do colored bread ties mean?

What do color bread ties mean? Have you ever wondered if there was a meaning behind the color of the ties or clips used on bread bags? Have you ever touched 10 loaves of bread in the store trying to find the softest one? Do you […]

Grilled Green Tomatoes Caprese Salad

Grilled Green Tomatoes Caprese Salad

Last summer, we remodeled our deck and added a great outdoor entertaining area. Once it was done, we had a little party (of course). I wanted to use our new grill as much as possible, including wanting a great idea for a grilled salad. I […]

Prosciutto Cups with Spinach

Prosciutto Cups with Spinach

A few years ago, I wanted to try a new appetizer for Christmas Eve dinner. I found these prosciutto cups with spinach online at allrecipes.com (submitted by Frankie Feathers). What attracted me to the recipe was how pretty the cups look when they are done. They […]

Syrian Rice

Syrian Rice

Looking at me, you would not easily know that I am of Middle Eastern descent. My dad’s side of the family comes from Syria. I grew up eating amazing food cooked by my grandmother, Sitti, who was a genius in the kitchen. FYI…”Sitti” is the […]

Special Occasion Luncheon for 70 People (pt 3 of 3)

Special Occasion Luncheon for 70 People (pt 3 of 3)

What a day! I’d love to say everything went off without a hitch, but that would not be 100% accurate….However, it was pretty darn close. Thanks so much to Denise for being with me step for step. It actually worked out so well that we […]