Category Archives: Appetizers

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Marinated Mushrooms & Artichokes

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Hmmm… what to serve instead of a green salad at our BBQ tonight?? I had just bought a pound of mushrooms and decided to marinate half of them to create a savory marinated dish. The other half I’m saving for … Continue reading

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Cooking with Uncle Gary’s Gourmet Peppers & Pepper Jellies

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I’m “friends” with Gary Langer, owner of Uncle Gary’s Gourmet Peppers & Pepper Jellies. Why is friends in quotes? Because I’ve never actually met Gary in person, just like so many of my other internet foodie friends I haven’t met… but … Continue reading

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Bang Bang Shrimp Salad

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We go to Bonefish for dinner every few weeks, and it’s really difficult to resist the Bang Bang Shrimp. I might not be quite as tempted if everyone else in our party didn’t want them, too!! Oh, who am I … Continue reading

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Potato Bacon Wontons with Saucy Mama Mustard Dipping Sauce

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I’m happy to say that I was one of the 25 bloggers chosen to compete in the Saucy Mama’s Sliced Recipe Contest! I love the way that they have structured the contest. It’s kind of like the show “Chopped” where … Continue reading

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Falafel with Tahini Sauce

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I love all foods, especially Middle Eastern. Sometimes I get a really strong craving for Falafel that must be answered. The flavors that are combined in these Falafels are so delicious. I really like the crispy outside and the flavorful … Continue reading

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Stuffed Clams (my version of Clams Casino)

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Seafood, any type ~ I love it. Clams… Steamed. Chowder. Raw on the half shell. Cioppino. Deep-Fried. Baked. And one of my favorites to share with you, Clams Casino. Yes, I know that traditional Clams Casino is clams, bacon, and … Continue reading

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Brie Cheese with Brown Sugar Bourbon Walnuts

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We’ve been going through a kitchen remodel for the past few weeks and I haven’t been posting food pics. However, I just had to share this deliciousness with you. I made this using the microwave and the toaster oven. We … Continue reading

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Fig & Goat Cheese Flatbread

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  Figs are in season and they’re one of my favorite fruits. They were on sale at the grocery store… buy one container and get one free. So, of course I had to get two containers. Although I love them … Continue reading

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Cooking with “Outta The Park Sauce”

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I entered a contest on Outta The Park Sauce’s Pinterest Page and won! I’m sure glad I did because that is how I discovered the best BBQ Sauce ever. Seriously, this stuff is incredibly delicious. It comes in “Original” and … Continue reading

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Crispy Onion Rings with Buttermilk Dipping Sauce

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Who doesn’t love onion rings? I really don’t think it’s fair that they take a back seat to French Fries!! When I made these onion rings, we

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Baba Ganoush

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I love Mediterranean foods of all types. One of my favorites is Baba Ganoush. Eggplant or Aubergine (as it is called) is one of my favorite vegetables! Well, it’s actually a fruit, although most people think of it as a … Continue reading

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Caponata

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Caponata with Fresh Italian Bread and Burrata Cheese Caponata is basically a cooked vegetable salad. It is a Sicilian dish that is usually made with eggplant and celery. I have left the celery out, only because I didn’t have any … Continue reading

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White Mushroom Pizza

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A different type of pizza ~ this has no tomatoes or tomato sauce. Instead I spread a thin layer of Roux on the crust. The possibilities are endless for the types of pizza you can create. I sure hope you’ll … Continue reading

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