Category Archives: Holidays and Special Occasions

Cinco De Mayo Recipe Roundup!

Posted on May 5, 2013 by

Easy Chili Colorado   Fresh Pineapple Salsa   Slow Cooker Pork Tacos with Mango Salsa   Flank Steak Tacos with Green Pico De Gallo   Taco Pie   Chicken Basil Tacos   Spicy Broccoli Slaw   Giant Pot Of Manly … Continue reading →

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Thin Mints Ice Cream Cake

Posted on May 3, 2013 by

Every year I buy several boxes of Thin Mints from the Girl Scouts and stash them in the freezer.  After the kids go to bed my husband and I will eat a few, ice-cold, out of the freezer.  By some … Continue reading →

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Almost Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

Posted on May 2, 2013 by

These happened by accident.  Some accidents are happy.  I wanted to make homemade cinnamon rolls for brunch the next morning.  I started to proof the yeast in warm water….no foam.  When you add yeast to warm water and a pinch … Continue reading →

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Champagne Deviled Egg Tea Sandwiches

Posted on April 26, 2013 by

These are light and elegant and perfect for a Mother’s Day tea party or luncheon.  I wanted to make egg salad sandwiches that tasted like a deviled egg- if you don’t want to puree, feel free to just mash with … Continue reading →

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Chicken and Apricot Tagine

Posted on April 19, 2013 by

I adapted this recipe from a book I read recently called The Sweet Life in Paris by David Lebovitz.  It’s one of the few recipes in the book that’s not a dessert(which all looked fabulous too).  The book is a funny … Continue reading →

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Carrot Cake Cupcakes

Posted on April 7, 2013 by

This recipe comes from my friend Joelle.  She inspires me to create really great tasting vegan dishes.  When she brought these cupcakes to work one day I honestly couldn’t believe they were vegan.  Don’t make these because they’re vegan, make … Continue reading →

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Spring Garden Deviled Eggs

Posted on March 31, 2013 by

These beautiful little blooming deviled eggs are fully edible.  Wild violets are a terrific addition to salads or cakes.  Why not use them to decorate deviled eggs?  Be sure they haven’t been sprayed with any chemicals before picking.  Use chives … Continue reading →

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Apricot Glazed Ham

Posted on March 28, 2013 by

Don’t be seduced by the convenience of a spiral sliced ham.  You can do better!  This is so easy it barely counts as a recipe.  Yet it yields a succulent, juicy ham that you can be proud to serve.  Look … Continue reading →

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How to Make a Peeps Wreath

Posted on March 27, 2013 by

So I got it in my head that I needed to make a wreath out of Peeps last Easter.  I don’t know where it came from, just a need to decorate for the season I guess.  This project cost me … Continue reading →

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Guinness Braised Brisket

Posted on March 16, 2013 by

I wanted to make a traditional corned beef (it’s corned, not corn beef, I hate it when people say corn beef) for St. Patrick’s Day.  I am usually pretty good at planning ahead, but in this case I waited until … Continue reading →

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