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Amish Cole Salw
A side of slaw, hold the mayo! On a trip to Indiana, I bought an Amish cole slaw mixture. It’s without mayonnaise, so you don’t have to worry about it spoiling in the heat of your BBQ. Amish Cole Slaw Serves 8 1 medium head cabbage, cored and shredded 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 cup white […]
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Gus’s BBQ Last night, we went to Gus’s BBQ in South Pasadena, CA for dinner. Gus’s has been around since 1946, though it’s been sold and re-done in the past few years. For some reason, I ordered the pulled pork nachos. My expectations were low. Boy, was I wrong! Everything about this messed up pile of meal […]
Continue ReadingArtichoke, Jalapeño & Parmesan Dip
A Spicy Dip Anything with artichokes in it is a good thing, as far as I am concerned. This dip recipe is a real crowd-pleaser. You can adjust the “heat” of the dip to your personal preference by the amount of jalapeño peppers used, just remember that no two batches of pickled peppers share the […]
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That Chili-Crazed City in Ohio Outside of the state of Texas, Cincinnati, Ohio, is the most chili-crazed city in the United States. Cincinnati prides itself on being a true chili capital, with more than 180 chili parlors. Cincinnati-style chili is quite different from its more familiar Texas cousin, and it has developed a cult-like popularity. […]
Continue ReadingCajun Caesar Salad With Grilled Shrimp
Pasturizing a raw egg Since the following recipe has raw eggs in the dressing….. RAW EGG WARNING The American Egg Board states: There have been warnings against consuming raw or lightly cooked eggs on the grounds that the egg may be contaminated with Salmonella, a bacteria responsible for a type of foodborne illness. To Make […]
Continue ReadingWhite House Honey Oat Muffins
A Beehive at the White House Spike Mendelsohn, a guest chef at the White House, was inspired by the new beehive in the presidential garden to make these lovely, not-too-sweet muffins. White House Honey Oat Muffins Serves 8 ¾ cup old-fashioned rolled oats ¾ cup whole-wheatflour ¾ cup all-purpose flour 2 tsp baking powder 1½ tsp baking soda […]
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A Southern style rice A Southern style rice recipe, similar to a Spanish rice, made with tomatoes, peppers, onion, rice, bacon, and other ingredients. This side dish is served as an accompaniment to everything from fried chicken to short ribs. Red Rice Serves 6 to 8 4 to 6 slices bacon, about 4 oz 1 […]
Continue ReadingTomato Casserole
Tout droit tomate New Orleanians rave about Creole tomatoes, which can only grow in a certain part of south Louisiana where the soil is “just right,” usually in the Plaquemines Parish region. Creole tomatoes have an amazing concentrated tomato flavor, including a bright acid kick. If you can get them, they’re perfect for this simple […]
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A mug from Australia My friend Sharon, who lives in Brisbane, Australia, (which is too far!!!!), sent me this wonderful mug. It has the recipe for ANZAC Biscuits printed on it. I had never heard of them! Thank you Sharon, I love it! Here is what I found out…. Anzac biscuits are a sweet […]
Continue ReadingCouscous Feta Cakes
Crispy Cakes… I love couscous and any form. This recipe can be adapted to be served as an hors d’oeuvres made smaller or served on top of a salad. They are also delicious plain or served with marinara sauce. Couscous Feta Cakes Serves 12 (serving size: 2 cakes) 2 1/2 cups water 1 cup uncooked […]
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