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Italian Pork and Tomato Sauce Served over Risotto

September 17, 2012

Italian Pork Shoulder served over Carnaroli

My husband went to Costco and came back with pork shoulder again. I think he was trying to get me to make my Pork Tacos, but I had other plans. Because Fall is around the corner, I tend to start making dinners to freeze. Its nice to have a healthy, hearty meal I can [...]

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Perfect Grilled Corn

September 10, 2012

Grilled Corn on the Cob with Cilantro Lemon Butter

I don’t know about you but I love corn. My favorite is the bi-colored variety! When I went into Whole Foods this last week they had corn as the feature item of the week. I couldn’t resist and picked up a few ears. I always found grilling corn a little daunting when it is so [...]

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Pulled Pork Tacos

September 6, 2012

Jim has claimed this one of the best tasting dishes. I have to agree! If you are not interested in eating it as a taco, it would be just as delicious over rice. I used 6 pounds of shoulder in this recipe so the pics show a tripled recipe. I like to make enough to [...]

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Chocolate-Coconut Bundt Cake with Ganache Frosting

August 27, 2012

Chcolate-Coconut Bundt Cake with Ganache Frosting

This is a decadent cake, my only gripe is it sitting in my house! I really wish you would come over here and help me get rid of it! Enjoy!! Ingredients: 18 ounces good quality at-least 60% bittersweet chocolate chips,divided 2/3 cups vegetable oil 4 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla, divided 1 1/2 cup strong black coffee 3 [...]

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Grilled Paella

August 20, 2012

This has to be one of my favorites dishes to serve to guests. It has a lot of steps, but all the time is in the prep work, and you can do it before you plan on cooking and before the guests arrive. That way when its time to cook, all you have to do [...]

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Pickled Jalapeño Peppers

August 17, 2012

My garden is producing a ton of peppers now, and really how many peppers can one family eat. Even with my husband in residence. So, I like to pickle a few jars to stick in the fridge and hand to those wicked sick fiends who like to eat things that fry your mouth! Just a [...]

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My New "Super" Morning Oatmeal

August 13, 2012

Super Oatmeal with Blueberries @ ahealthylifeforme

To say I am not motivated in the morning would be a huge understatement. I go through my morning ritual like a zombie. When I go to bed at night I have every intention of eating a healthy breakfast in the morning, but consistently I end up eating a protein bar because I just can’t [...]

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Orzo Salad with Beets & Blue Cheese

August 8, 2012

I will be stating up front that my family told me not to post this recipe. Both of my guys said it was “gross”. I on the other hand said it was “delicious”. Why the discord? One word, Beets. Need I say more? If you like beets, this will be your new favorite way [...]

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Peach Slush Martini

August 4, 2012

Here is a yummy and fun way to use up your peaches for a Saturday Night Cocktail!! Thyme-Infused Brown Sugar Simple Syrup 1 cup packed brown sugar 4 small stems of thyme 1 cup water Peach Mix 3-4 medium peaches, peeled and pited 1/4 teaspoon almond extract 2 cups peach nectar 4-6 teaspoons simple [...]

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Grilled Romaine and Blue Cheese Salad

July 31, 2012

My husband always orders the “Wedge Salad” at one of our favorite steak house restaurants. I am not a big fan of ice burg lettuce, it has no nutritional value, so I exchanged it with grilled Romaine lettuce. A much better and healthier choice! 2 heads of Romaine Lettuce, cut in half 3 strips of [...]

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Spicy & Sweet Corn Mac-N-Cheese

July 26, 2012

This is a great way to add sweet delicious corn to an already over the top mac-n-cheese! You can add as much pepper as you like. My peppers are extremely hot this year, so I only went with one. Of course Jim added a chopped extra pepper to his. 1 stick unsalted butter, plus more [...]

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Soft Pretzel Sticks

July 25, 2012

On Sunday while I was drinking my coffee and checking out recipes on the web, Food & Wine posted a picture of these beautiful pretzel sticks. The house was quiet because both of our boys are out of town right now, so I decided to try out the recipe. Jim popped into the kitchen [...]