June 27th, 2008
Deviled Eggs. You know you have to have them. With 4th of July coming up I am whispering one word to my chickens to get them in egg laying overdrive. Cacciatore.
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January 18th, 2008
One of the secrets for staying on a diet is to eat really good food. While celery may be low calorie and fill a chewing need it is really pretty mundane and doesn’t give much in the way of sensory satisfaction. Rather than a cottage cheese and broiled chicken breast lunch (again!) try […]
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December 31st, 2007
Yeah, it is pretty much down to the wire, isn’t it? Whether you need a few last minute things to round out the table or you need a whole buffet of last minute appetizers we have ya covered!
Here are some quick and easy appetizer ideas
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December 29th, 2007
Absolutely, guaranteed THE BEST New Year’s Eve Appetizers on the Internet.Seriously, have I ever led you astray? I mean besides that time…. These appetizers aren’t necessarily make ahead, or quick, or last minute, or cheap, or easy. They are, in my not so humble opinion, simply the best.Sometimes you need to serve the best. […]
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December 28th, 2007
We are now counting down the days until the New Year.
For us, New Year’s Eve has never been a big deal. We often play board games with the kids, or watch a movie because we are rather low key I suppose. I grew up in an alcoholic home and I dislike being around […]
By Marye -- 8 comments
November 19th, 2007
Thanksgiving is this week!
This is always a busy week for me and sometimes I just want to get the kids busy doing something so that I can concentrate on other things. I don;t usually use convenience foods like slice and bake cookies, cake mix or premade frosting but here are some ideas for foods […]
By Marye -- 6 comments
October 26th, 2007
I love tortilla chips. I especially love homemade ones. No these are not baked..But they are a delight, and if you use them as the base for nachos they will be baked..how’s that?
These are a fun project for the whole family. The kids will have a great time painting the tortillas with […]
By Marye -- 11 comments
October 25th, 2007
These are so awesome that you will want to bite the screen. Seriously. On a regular basis I participate in the Leftover Queen’s Royal Foodie Joust even, if I may be so prideful, winning one.
This month’s ingredients were mushrooms, cheese, and herbs. I had at first thought of Parmesan and mushroom […]
By Marye -- 8 comments
August 8th, 2007
These wraps are so good. Really. My kids love them, and you can use just about any vegetable in them…Do make sure to have a mixture, and you need the zucchini (or you could substitute eggplant).
For the tappanade
1 can black olives
1/2 c green salad olives
1/4 c onion
3 cloves garlic, peeled.
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tsp italian […]
By Marye -- 2 comments
February 13th, 2007
A really easy dish that you can serve as an appetizer or entree. If serving as an entree, simply cut the salmon fillets into 2-3 inch wide pieces.
1 salmon fillet, cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes, skin discarded or reserved for another use
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Fresh or dried dill for […]
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