Homemade Cherry Ice Cream

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Homemade Cherry Ice Cream in a cup

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When I was a little girl my favorite flavor of ice cream was cherry. I loved to find the big juicy cherries in the cold sweet ice cream. I have memories of my Daddy taking me to get ice cream … Continue reading →

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Peanut Butter Honey Brownies ~ and they’re Gluten Free!

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A Peanut Butter Honey Brownie

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Nothing takes me back to my childhood faster than a peanut butter brownie. I’d had chocolate brownies before and loved them, but nothing compares to a delicious and moist peanut butter brownie. I still remember the first time I had … Continue reading →

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Scallops over fresh Creamed Corn with Bacon, Cilantro & Scallions

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Scallops over fresh Creamed Corn with Bacon, Scallions and Cilantro

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I love summertime for lots of reasons, one of them being fresh corn on the cob. Just with butter and salt it’s incredible. Sweet and crisp. I also like to eat it raw, picking one kernel off at a time. … Continue reading →

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Heirloom Tomato Tart with Black Pepper Parmesan Crust

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Heirloom Tomato Tart with Black Pepper Parmesan Crust

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Tomatoes are in season! If you’re not growing your own tomatoes, you can find so many varieties now in the grocery store or at your local farmer’s market. Such a versatile fruit, yes it’s a fruit! There are so many … Continue reading →

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Honey Soy Chicken Wings

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Honey Soy Chicken Wings close up

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Who doesn’t love chicken wings?! These Honey Soy Chicken Wings are both sweet and savory. I love the flavor combination of the cilantro, lemon and ginger. Yummy! INGREDIENTS 2 lb Chicken Wings and/or Drumettes 1 cup Soy Sauce (I like … Continue reading →

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Garlic Sauce

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Crostini with Greek Garlic Sauce

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I love sauces and thought I’d share my recipe for a delicious sauce, dip, spread, whatever you wanna call it… it’s an incredible Garlic Sauce made with raw garlic! We all know how healthy garlic is for you, especially when … Continue reading →

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Marinated Mushrooms & Artichokes

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Marinated Mushrooms and 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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Peanut Butter Cookies with Chocolate Swirl

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Peanut Butter Cookies with Chocolate Swirl

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I love peanut butter and chocolate together. Honestly, I could eat chocolate everyday. My husband avoids chocolate. He loves it, but he feels it may trigger his migraines. So, to satisfy both of us I made some plain and some … Continue reading →

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Mini Pecan Pastries

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Mini Pecan Pastries on serving dish

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Most weekends I like to make some type of sweet (or 2) that we can enjoy throughout the week. So, this time I decided to put a spin on one of my husband’s favorites – Pecan Pie. These mini pecan … Continue reading →

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Cooking with Uncle Gary’s Gourmet Peppers & Pepper Jellies

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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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SAUCY MAMA’S Sliced Recipe Contest – Dessert Showdown Mango Mustard Custard Phyllo Cake topped with Brown Butter Bourbon Caramel Sauce & Bourbon Whipped Cream

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Mango Mustard Custard Phyllo Cake with Brown Butter Bourbon Caramel Sauce and Bourbon Whipping Cream

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I was elated to hear that I had made it into the final round of the Saucy Mama Sliced Recipe Contest! It’s been fun experimenting with mustard in cooking. What I’ve discovered, even though I’ve always loved mustard on hot … Continue reading →

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Bang Bang Shrimp Salad

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Bang Bang Shrimp on a fork

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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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Saucy Mama Dill Mustard & Pretzel Crusted Lamb Chops with Spinach & Cannellini Beans

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Saucy Mama Dill Mustard Crusted Lamb Chops with Spinach & Cannellini Beans

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Yay!! I’m happy to say that Saucy Girl’s Kitchen made it into Round 2 of the Saucy Mama Mustard Sliced Recipe Contest with my Potato Bacon Wontons with Saucy Mama Mustard Dipping Sauce. Now onto the entree round! The secret … Continue reading →

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