Monthly Archives: March 2012

Water Chestnuts wrapped with Bacon

I’m always looking for new appetizers.  I like making them for get-togethers but, sometimes I can just make them to take for lunch a few days in a row.  Maybe that’s strange but, that’s how I roll 😉  This is … Continue reading

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Razzberry Sangria

Wine is perfectly fine but every once in awhile I like to kick it up a notch and make sangria.  I came up with this one this past weekend.  It was warm enough (Sunday) to sit outside and enjoy a glass, especially … Continue reading

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Simple Corned Beef

About a week or so ago my friend, Veronica, mentioned having the worst corned beef brisket ever!  I think it was probably the brisket and not how it was prepared.  Still, I couldn’t get over that she said it was the … Continue reading

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Parmesan Chicken Bites

I’m always looking for new dishes to take to a potluck.  It’s that inner competitiveness that makes me want to produce the best dish, you know the one that’s gone first and the one that will leave people wanting more.  Yes, … Continue reading

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Tilapia with Chile Lime Butter

My son has always paid me the biggest compliments when it comes to cooking which is nice because my husband has been the worst at compliments.  So, they even each other out…kinda’.  My hubs can look at food and say “Nope, I … Continue reading

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March Madness

Shhhh…please don’t tell my crocuses it’s March 16th, I don’t think they know and I kind of like their pretty little faces. Oh look…a little peeper (speaking of peepers have you heard them…I have wow!!)  in between the hoses…how cute!! … Continue reading

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Whiskey Bourbon Bbq Sauce

Most of us have certain things we’re “choosy” about, for example my husband won’t buy any other ketchup but Heinz and I tend to agree.  Myself, I only buy A-1 steak sauce, no others will do and trust me I’ve … Continue reading

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Pork Tenderloin Sliders

Sunday it was beautiful out and I had wanted to grill pork tenderloins just to get out and get some fresh air (which I still did).  When I went to grill though, we were out of propane…boo, hiss, cry!!  Isn’t … Continue reading

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Balsamic BBQ Glazed Chicken

As I was going through my impressive arsenal of recipes that are ready to be blogged about, I quickly realized I have a lot of chicken recipes.  And pizza recipes.  To look through them you would think I survived on … Continue reading

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Tortellini and Polish Sausage Soup

Soup.  I love soup.  And since it’s still snowing here in MI, there’s nothing that hits the spot better than some tasty, simple soup.  The pics on this particular post are about two years old.  My son (in the second … Continue reading

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