Cranberry Salad
This cranberry salad was always part of our holiday meals when I was younger. My Mother had an old-fashioned food grinder that she would attach to the kitchen table to grind the cranberries. No wonder she thought it was “a […]
Mini Chicken and Waffles
Chicken and waffles have been around since colonial days. The soul-food version using fried chicken grew in popularity after the opening of the Wells Supper Club in Harlem 1938 and has become popular in the South. This mini version is
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Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Spinach in a Parmesan Garlic Cream Sauce
I am always looking for new chicken dishes with different and unique flavors and this one fits the bill. My dear friend Daphne loves sundried tomatoes, so I thought of her when I was making it. It is rich and
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Blondies
Do you know which came first: brownies or blondies? It was the blondie! Dense, fudgy, butterscotch-flavored bars existed in the late 19th century; chocolate brownies were not developed until 1905. Yet people often forget about the blondie and turn to
Grilled Boneless Center Cut Pork Chops
The secret to a really good grilled pork chop is the marinade because the goal of a marinade is to add flavor and to tenderize. The three main components of a good marinade are fat, acid and flavorings. The combination
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Peanut Butter Cookies
When I think of Peanut Butter Cookies, I always think of elementary school – I think they were a favorite of the lunchroom ladies. I remember walking into the cafeteria, and I could smell the peanut butter. Everyone loved them!
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Peanut Butter Chicken
This is a healthier, low carb dinner that comes together in minutes and is so delicious. It is perfect for a week-night dinner. I used chicken thighs because I think they are more flavorful, but you could also use chicken
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Gougeres
Gougeres – or cheese puffs – are French hors d’oeuvres of pâte à choux pastry typically mixed with cheese and baked to a golden, brown crispiness. It is said they originated in Burgundy, and today can have a variation of
Iced Berries with Grand Mariner White Chocolate Sauce
I am a fan of celebrity Chef Nigella Lawson. I love the way she flirts with and seduces the viewer into her kitchen and then woos them with her recipes in an intimate step-by-step description. She has been referred to
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Panko and Pecan Crusted Oven Fried Chicken
Oven fried chicken is a bit healthier than deep fried chicken. And, although you get the texture of fried chicken, you do not have to clean up that greasy mess. The other benefit of this recipe is how versatile it
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