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The perfect hand-held bite I don’t remember the first time that I had these little bundles of yumminess, but i do remember that I fell in love. Hot ham and cheese with seasoning? How can you go wrong? My uncle Tim was my mom’s brother. He loved to tease anyone and everyone. He had one […]

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Ham and Cheese Sliders

A surprising twist to a party staple I never would have thought of rosemary in guacamole. To me rosemary screams Italian or Mediterranean style foods, not Mexican. Oh boy, was I wrong. When we were in Cabo we went on a day trip to San Jose del Cabo (here is that blog post if you […]

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Rosemary Guacamole

A Mexican staple with a twist Memories of Cabo When my husband and I visited Cabo this past spring we had the pleasure of attending a cooking class at Flora Farms in San Jose del Cabo. We had our friends, Dirk and Tina, visiting with us and they thought it sounded like a fun adventure […]

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Pico de Gallo with Grilled Pineapple

A little taste of Provence in a cast iron pan One reason that I love pork tenderloin is it can cook up pretty quickly and takes on flavor easily. You can cut it into medallions and even pound them out for a schnitzel. I was having one of those days where hours went by faster […]

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Pork Tenderloin with Olives, Artichokes and Cherry Tomatoes

A “somewhat” healthy salad I am not one to count calories but I do try and eat healthy. Healthy meaning fresh vegetables and no processed foods to speak of. I love all types of grains and this salad has farro as the star. Have you tried farro before? It reminds me of a cross between […]

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Farro with Roasted Onions and Brussels Sprouts

Veggie salad with some crunch! I love raw veggies. Usually, you think of veggies and dip when it comes to uncooked vegetables but i really love using them in salads. Not all salads have to contain lettuce and this one packs a punch full of flavor without any salad greens. The dressing for this salad […]

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Cauliflower and Marcona Almond Salad

The Perfect Summer Appetizer I know. It’s August. Summer is still here but with the kids starting back at school and pumpkins starting to appear I feel like the end is near. Fear not! Tomato Butter Toast tastes like summer but honestly will be good all year round. The tomato in the recipe is actually […]

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Tomato Butter Toast

Is it an old wives tale? It is true! Chicken Noodle Soup is good for the body and soul. There are a few things about chicken that help heal and make you feel better. There is tryptophan that helps your body produce serotonin which creates that comfort feeling inside of us. That is what emotionally […]

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Chicken Noodle Soup

I love this salad! It is light and refreshing with a touch of mystery. What makes it so different? There are a few different things about this salad that are a bit different than a typical green salad. One, the “croutons” are made of fried pita chips vs bread. Second, it highlights flavors that you […]

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Fattoush Salad

Simple summer meal in a bowl Ahhhh….the simplicity of a good meal in the summer. I am blessed to live where we can grow vegetables all year round but I am very fond of summer veggies. Corn. I love corn. It is also one of my husbands favorite dishes. Since moving to TX we seem […]

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Summer Corn Gazpacho