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Easy Crab Bisque

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I was raised in Maryland and that means I was raised on Maryland Blue Crabs. I love crabs of all types, but there’s nothing like Maryland Blue Crabs. Some of my fondest childhood memories are when my family would have … Continue reading

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Bran Muffin Tops

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Every morning my husband eats a bran muffin. However, his favorite part (and mine) is actually the muffin top! So, when I found a muffin top pan I jumped at the chance to make muffin tops. Also, sometimes an entire … 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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Oatmeal Cake

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Oatmeal Cake… the name doesn’t really do this cake justice! This cake is so moist and rich tasting. The topping of coconut and nuts just takes it to a whole different level of deliciousness. We had some last night with … 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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Roasted Garlic

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I’m Italian and I LOVE garlic. It’s so super easy to make roasted garlic, especially when you can buy the garlic pre-peeled. I make a batch of this garlic weekly and then I have it ready to use in various … Continue reading

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Stuffed Potato Skins

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I’m a starch girl… by that I mean I love bread, pasta, potatoes, rice, etc.  When I got a craving for some potato skins I baked 4 large Russet potatoes in the oven, then scraped out the inside of the … Continue reading

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Rosemary Lamb Lollipops with Mint Jelly

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I love this dish! The herbs and seasoning marry and create the most fantastic flavors. I like my lamb done well and these chops turn out crispy, yet tender. I usually serve them with a side buttered parsley noodles or mashed … Continue reading

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Homemade Applesauce

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When my daughter was little she always wanted applesauce with her Mac N’ Cheese. So, the other day when I was preparing some Mac N’ Cheese I got a craving to have some applesauce with it.  I didn’t have any … Continue reading

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Yummy Guacamole!

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  Living in Southern California for most of my life, I’ve eaten a lot of Guacamole. I’ve had so many different variations because everyone has their own little touches that they like to add for flavor. Some add lots of … Continue reading

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Soft Shell Crab Sandwiches

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I’m a Maryland girl. Even though I was born in Pittsburgh, I was raised in Maryland. To me that means CRABS! Any which way I can get them. Here’s a simple way to prepare soft shell blue crabs. Let me … Continue reading

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Foodie Friends Friday with “Marlys – This and That”

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It’s another Foodie Friends Friday and this week I’ve been paired with Marlys – this and that.  She has a young blog (only a few months old) but I found it very interesting. At the top of her blog it says … Continue reading

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Steak Salad

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We’ve been on a real salad kick for the last few weeks. This steak salad is hearty enough to be the entire meal, as it was for us. I actually had to look at the picture to remember what I … Continue reading

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