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Eating Breakfast on a (Tight) Budget

Posted on December 19, 2011 by

First of all I want to tell you that if you’re going to eat well, you have to be willing to cook  and wash dishes. In other words, you have to get over wanting a maid and/or McDonald’s to do … Continue reading →

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Fish Tacos

Posted on July 30, 2011 by

FISH TACOS Not too long ago my husband came home with one hundred pounds of flounder. I don’t mean nice little fillets but whole fish. He bought them while doing his daily business, which, on that particular day, took him … Continue reading →

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Sweet Tomato Salad Dressing

Posted on June 26, 2010 by

No pic, sorry, but this was too good to forget when I tossed it together a few nights ago. It was perfect on our salad fresh from the garden. 1 Tbsp tomato paste1 Tbsp maple syrup3/4 cup olive oilsaltpeppera handful … Continue reading →

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Bloody Mary, A Recipe fit for a Queen

Posted on May 4, 2010 by

This is easy. So easy. By easy I do not mean healthy but it’s an alcoholic beverage, so who would think that anyway?Recipe? Here it is:1 cup Clamato1 oz Absolut Mandarin vodka4 dashes tobasco (don’t be a wimp!)dash of worcestershire … Continue reading →

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Sag Paneer

Posted on March 7, 2010 by

Sag Paneer 2 bags or 3 boxes of fresh spinach 1 onion, diced 2 garlic cloves, diced 1 c cheese, cubed (whatever you like, I use raw cheddar) ¼ c heavy cream 1 tsp each: cumin, coriander, garam masala ½ … Continue reading →

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Indian Spiced, Baked Salmon

Posted on March 7, 2010 by

Sorry, no photos. I made this last night and it was really, really good. Wanted to get the recipe down before I forgot what I did. Indian Spiced, Baked Salmon 1 wild caught Alaskan salmon filet 1 tomato, diced 1 … Continue reading →

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Garlic Seared Venison with Fruit Reduction

Posted on January 3, 2010 by

This recipe will feed 10 or 12 people. It can easily be halved. Cast and Crew: 4 venison loins 1 bulb of garlic, yes, a whole bulb 1 small onion or a couple of shallots olive oil salt pepper butter … Continue reading →

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Catching Up

Posted on December 6, 2009 by

We are moved and I am cooking in a new/old kitchen. The set up here is strange because my father, who has never cooked anything more involved than a can of soup, designed the kitchen. He would take no advice … Continue reading →

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Simple Split Pea Soup

Posted on October 24, 2009 by

This soup is quick, uses inexpensive dried peas and is hearty, filling and delicious. 1 bag split peas 1 small onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, smashed and diced 2 carrots, scrubbed and cubed olive oil salt pepper 1 qt water … Continue reading →

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Spiral Biscuits

Posted on October 16, 2009 by

These spiral shaped, cheddar cheese filled biscuit wheels are fat filled, crispy and delicious. They are also really nice used as dumplings on top of a stew or chili. Biscuit dough: 2 1/2 c bread flour or your preferred combo … Continue reading →

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