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abbondanza
My cup runneth over… my three tomato plants are producing between one and two dozen tomatoes each and every day. It’s hard to keep up! We are eating tomatoes at just about every meal, every day;...
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summer fresh pasta
After driving by literally hundreds of farms and thousands of acres of corn fields in Minnesota and Wisconsin, during our vacation to the North Woods, I’ve had corn on my mind. I took dozens of...
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creating a dish for the new dish
I recently purchased this cool “entertaining set” and have been itching to use it. My first thought was that I’d make my “world famous” cucumber martinis for one side and a chilled gazpacho for the...
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taco time
Yesterday was National Taco Day, so naturally, we had tacos for dinner. Shrimp tacos to be exact. Shrimp Tacos with Cabbage Slaw and Avocado Salsa Cabbage Slaw 1/2 head green or red cabbage, thinly...
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Shirataki noodles
My dear friend Karen recently turned me on to a gluten-free noodle product. The noodles are made from either tofu or white yams. The brand is Shiratki and they can be found locally at Sprouts and...
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skinny puttanesca
Traditional Puttanesca sauce is made with chopped garlic and anchovies that are sautéed in olive oil. Chopped chili peppers, olives, capers, canned tomatoes, tomato paste and oregano are added along...
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Cinco de Mayo Shrimp
These shrimp are not only perfect for Cinco de Mayo but equally so for a quick weeknight meal or a big party. We’re looking forward to going to the James’ annual Cinco de Mayo party tonight! See you...
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shrimp & squash couscous
We are currently enjoying the good life the Log Mansion in Wisconsin with Jeff, Jen, and their boys. Prior to arriving here, we went from Toronto, Canada to Niagara Falls, New York to Rockton,...
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sizzlin’ fajitas
Connor is between semesters at school so he is home for a couple of weeks. On Sunday, I asked him to decide what we’d have for dinner and he didn’t hesitate – he requested fajitas. It’s been ages since...
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I’m back…
Connor and I had a blast in Disneyland and California Adventure. When I say a blast, I not only mean a great time but a heat blast too. It never fails, I leave this Godforsaken desert to find some...
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Shrimp Canapes
Saturday night was our 10th annual neighborhood Progressive Dinner. The theme this time was “Speakeasy” and we had so much fun with it. We started with appetizers at Ronnie’s beautiful home, then...
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paella
On Saturday night we had our Spain Reunion Dinner. Peggy & Jim and Lorraine & John plus Dave & I spent a relaxing evening drinking sangria, nibbling on tapas and dining on my paella. I’ll...
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quick shrimp skewers
Here’s another great appetizer for summer. If you don’t want to heat up the kitchen, use a grill basket and cook the shrimp outside. Mixed Herb Pesto Shrimp Skewers Pesto 3 cups fresh basil leaves,...
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Shrimp Sliders
Yesterday, I shared Barb’s Baked Eggs with you – today I’m giving you another of her fabulous recipes! Many thanks to Barbara Fenzl for allowing me to share her Les Gourmettes cooking class recipes...
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shrimp piccata pasta
Marissa’s childhood friend, Lindsey, is getting married in March. Marissa and Lindsey’s other bridesmaids and maid of honor threw Lindsey’s bridal shower here at our house on Saturday. The girls...
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Bloody Mary Shrimp appetizer
In keeping with the bridal shower theme of “cocktails and cupcakes” the wine barrel in the entry was decked out with seltzer bottles, cocktail shakers, flowers arranged in silver mint julep cups and...
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Dave’s shrimp cocktail sauce
For Sunday appetizers, Dave wanted to serve shrimp cocktails. He had the shrimp and assumed that I’d have cocktail sauce among the dozens upon dozens of bottles and jars of condiments, olives, pickles,...
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bridal shower recipes
My dear friends, Barb and Kim, made the most delicious food for Marissa’s bridal shower. Kim made four different bruschetta and Barb made a beautiful salad and savory tarts. I didn’t get any photos of...
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skinny puttanesca
Traditional Puttanesca sauce is made with chopped garlic and anchovies that are sautéed in olive oil. Chopped chili peppers, olives, capers, canned tomatoes, tomato paste and oregano are added along...
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Cinco de Mayo Shrimp
These shrimp are not only perfect for Cinco de Mayo but equally so for a quick weeknight meal or a big party. We’re looking forward to going to the James’ annual Cinco de Mayo party tonight! See you...
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