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Coconut Shrimp

Coconut shrimp

This was our first attempt at making coconut shrimp at the house and I’m quite impressed how well they turned out. We made two different sauces for dipping and those were also first-timers and while I liked both, I was more partial to the plum sauce. Pull out and place on towel to remove any…

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Cheesesteak Sandwiches – No Whiz Cheesesteak Sandw...

Cheesesteak sandwich

When I use to think about cheesesteaks the two that came to mind where the ones you get in the mall, you know the staple mall food chain cheesesteak place that also has fresh cut french fries? Yeah, that place and then Steakums, which thinking back make me wonder what my palette was thinking when…

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Breadbowl Chili

Breadbowl Chili

The chili tastes just as good not in a bread bowl, they are just more fun to eat. : ) Take the breadbowl and cut the top off, which is great for dipping, add the chili, top with cheese and you are done! Mmmmmm……

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Cinnamon Applesauce

Boiling apple slices for applesauce

It’s fall time when the selection of apples is plentiful and the weather begins to cool enough that homemade applesauce tastes just perfect. Get a large selection of apples, they can vary in kind. I prefer Macintosh apples but they are only in season during the fall and hard to find out here in Arizona….

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No-Knead Bread

My friend Linda brought this bread to dinner a couple of weeks ago. It is a wonderful tasting bread. Adapted from Jim Lahey, Sullivan Street Bakery from the NYTimes 11/08/06 Dough is ready when its surface is dotted with bubbles. Lightly flour a work surface (may need more than light flour depending on how sticky…

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What’s for Dinner?

I find that after coming home from a long day at work thinking of what to make for dinner isn’t always the easiest thing. Every week I go grocery shopping, normally on Sundays, and once I unpack the groceries I write out the menu for the week. This weeks menu: Sunday – Spicy Grilled Chicken…

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Pesto Salmon

Pesto Salmon

This is a quick way to make a nice piece of fish. Spread pesto sauce on salmon and add slices of tomato and onion. Sprinkle some salt and pepper and you are good to go! You can either grill this or broil it, I normally grill it. Depending on the thickness of the fillet will…

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Fresh Spicy Pesto

Fresh pesto

This was fun to make for the first time and it turned out great. The fresh ingredients created such a vibrant smell. Simply wonderful. Put in blender or food processor and blend until its mixed together well.

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