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these are the items i have cooked recently

Chipolte Shrimp and Grits

October 25, 2014 |

These Shrimp and Grits are smoky and simple to make. Erin say’s she likes this version better than the other recipe for shrimp and grits on this site. Flavors of the southwest knocking out the Tabasco. Read More

Deep Fried Mushrooms

August 12, 2014 |

Deep Fried Mushrooms so simple and so satisfying. I love these with ranch dressing but it has to be the good stuff. Also try them with Sour Cream with red chile. (equal parts sour cream and canned chipotle peppers that have been pureed in their adobo sauce) Read More

Fettuccine Carbonara

July 15, 2014 |

Fettuccine Carbonara is one of Erin’s favorite dishes….She asks for it weekly. There are tons of ways to modify….add garlic or try it with some green chile or red pepper flake.Read More

Blackberry Preserves

July 15, 2014 |

Cinnamon in blackberry preserves? You bet. it adds a savory note to this. I purposely skimp on the sugar here to allow the blackberry shine. if you want the final product to be sweet go with more sugar in the beginning but try it like this first.Read More

Bread and Butter Pickles

July 14, 2014 |

I stole this from AB….and changed it a little to suit my tastes.Read More

Ruben Casserole

May 16, 2014 |

Ok sauerkraut is the first hurdle but if they can get past that this is great. All the flavors of a well made ruben for a crowd. Travels well in a pyrex and washes down great with a newcastle.Read More

Soda Bread

March 12, 2014 |

Soda Bread too good not to make today! This bread is the perfect companion for an open faced corned beef sandwichRead More

Mac and Cheese Soup

January 7, 2014 |

This is a soup that kids love, Have fun with the pasta choice and pick one that they love. Don’t worry about the cayenne and wine they won’t notice it unless its not there.Read More

Happy New Year Peas

January 1, 2014 |

Okay there is nothing southern about me….but along the way I picked up the tradition of having black eyed peas on new years day. It started as a I don’t care if you like them you are going to eat them and turned into a quest to make them taste good. Success!Read More

Broccoli Bites

December 29, 2013 |

I fell in love with these at Bennigan’s their simple ingredients are greater than the sum of their parts. I recommend this with my texas honey mustard for a great app.Read More

Texas Honey Mustard

December 29, 2013 |

This mustard is great on just about anything. Chicken tenders, broccoli bites, or salads. Tastes great immediately but best if allowed to sit for a couple of days prior to serving.Read More

Grilled Stuffed Mushrooms

December 28, 2013 |

These mushrooms go great with a beer and an evening with friends. Watch how hot the fire is because the bacon can burn easily.Read More

Ravioli in a Brown Butter

December 28, 2013 |

This dish is quick and satisfying cook the butter slowly stirring constantly to prevent burning. The difference between perfection and blah is just a few moments of cook time of the brown butter.Read More

Crispy Rice Bars

December 23, 2013 |

These remind me of Grandma Chapin’s Peanut butter balls. But so much easier to make. Use a 9X13 pan and enjoy.Read More

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