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Main Dishes

Halibut Steak Baked in Parchment with Quinoa, Veggies and Savory Seasonings

A spontaneous dinner party and a simple, elegant dish can […]

Main Dishes

Tex-Mex Cornbread Skillet with Ground Beef & Beans

What could be better than something warm, delicious and filling […]

Main Dishes

Korean Style Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Honey Gochujang Sauce

Gochujang is a hot red pepper paste made of red […]

Appetizers

Black-Eyed Pea & Black Bean Tropical Salsa

I’m always up for a refreshing salsa that’s a little […]

Appetizers

Green Apple & Brie Quesadillas with Jalapeño Preserves

Have you ever thought about a quesadilla as an elegant […]

Appetizers

Old Chicago Sicilian Pizza Rolls

Ok. This is a knock-out copy cat recipe for Old Chicago Sicilian Rolls. Years ago I remember these being an incredible bite during a late-night baseball dinner at this restaurant. […]

Appetizers

Roasted Sweet & Spicy Party Nuts

These sweet & spicy nuts are incredible, easy and delicious. The perfect nibble to make ahead of time and pull out when it’s party time. (also included is a tartlet […]

Main Dishes

Best Ever Smoked Barbecue

BBQ Smoked Brisket, Ribs and Chicken…..a carnivore’s dream. I can blame credit Ken Ayers for this smoking journey of mine. We used to be on the same team at work […]

Sauces, Odds & Ends

Dan’s Habanero Flakes - aka Habbie Flakes

I love my brother-in-law Dan, a self described Algebra teacher/Media […]

Sides & Veggies

Pickled Beets

Growing our own food is important to us - and I’m lucky because my husband does all the work! He grows it, I cook it. That’s our deal. He pulled […]

A Food Lover's Life

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Halibut Steak Baked in Parchment with Quinoa, Veggies and Savory Seasonings

Tex-Mex Cornbread Skillet with Ground Beef & Beans

Korean Style Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Honey Gochujang Sauce

Black-Eyed Pea & Black Bean Tropical Salsa

Green Apple & Brie Quesadillas with Jalapeño Preserves

Old Chicago Sicilian Pizza Rolls

Roasted Sweet & Spicy Party Nuts

Best Ever Smoked Barbecue

Dan’s Habanero Flakes - aka Habbie Flakes

Pickled Beets

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