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I’m nuts about both of these recipes. I like to keep some kind of flavored nut on hand because they’re great as snacks, party treats or salad toppers. Recently I gave some as hostess gifts, and they were happily received. They seem especially appreciated by those who try to avoid desserts or who watch their … View Post
I like to have a cheese spread around when we entertain. They’re generally easy to whip up but look like more work than they are. That makes guests feel special (the way guests should feel). I most recently served these at a church game night at our house (OK, it was a month ago, … View Post
This recipe makes a veritable vat of pasta salad. As much as we liked it, I knew it was too much for the two of us to eat in a reasonable time, so I trucked some to my book club potluck, and they seemed to enjoy it, too. The recipe is from The Roasted … View Post
For some reason, this morning I decided to get up a little early and make some scones for the hubby (yeah, like I wasn’t going to have one) before church. I didn’t allow tons of extra time, so I used butterscotch chips instead of the chopped white chocolate I normally use. And I didn’t take … View Post
Doesn’t look like your typical restaurant sweet and sour chicken, does it? No red dye; no out-of-place, overly sweet maraschinos; no breading; no deep frying. There’s just flavor, and it’s fairly healthful, too. If we ate green pepper at our house, it would be a little prettier. I substituted yellow pepper, and a glance … View Post
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