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Sexy Avocado Salad – Video Plus a Cinco de Mayo Cocktail Recipe

I had written about a Cinco de May version of this avocado salad a while back and thought I would share it with you now that you are watching how simple it is to put together this lovely little salad. You won't usually see me doing Cuervo shooters on Cinco de Mayo or drinking green beer on St. Patty's day, but as I grow a little more wise and get off my high horse, I realize that there is no harm in eating yummy food and drinking tasty cocktails in honor of any "holiday". Here are two ways that you [...]

By |2018-10-03T09:39:59-04:00April 24th, 2014|
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VIDEO – How to Make Orechiette with Italian Sausage, Cherry tomatoes and Spinach

I have discovered something about myself and that is that I am an avid imitator of my friends, whether it comes to humor, fashion or food, I enjoy being inspired by others. I am not saying that I don't have an original bone in my body, but sometimes I get tired of my own bones. Yes there are a cachillion recipe sites, cook books and of course the universal recipe monster we call Google, but for me there is nothing better than tasting a friend's amazing food and immediately stealing it. Getting recipes from friends after you have tasted their [...]

By |2018-10-03T09:41:44-04:00April 8th, 2014|
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How to Eat Strawberries with Brown Sugar and Sour Cream – VIDEO

It's strawberry season! I know that nowadays you can get strawberries year round, BUT they don't taste like they do right now. I am not sure what the origin of this recipe is, but I was introduced to it for the first time when I lived in New Mexico in the late 80's. I was told it was a southern thing. If you know, please share. DIRTY STRAWBERRY I remember that the thought of strawberries dipped in sour cream and then brown sugar was not appealing. Boy was I wrong. This is short and sweet because I really [...]

By |2018-10-03T09:42:44-04:00April 3rd, 2014|
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PERFECT LITTLE 15 MINUTE ROASTED POTATO VIDEO

1 Bag fingerling potatoes or Dutch Yellow potatoes 1 T Pimentón de la Vera 1 T garlic powder 1 T onion powder 3 T olive oil Sea Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste. HOW Preheat oven or toaster oven to 450 Slice potatoes in half or quarters depending on size. Small cooks faster Mix dry ingredients Toss potatoes with oil, then add dry spices and toss to coat Roast on a foil lined cookie sheet for 15 minutes… check for doneness, roast for an additional 5-10 minutes depending on how brown and crispy you like them. Eat. Dutch yellow [...]

By |2018-10-03T09:43:20-04:00March 26th, 2014|
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