Category: Recipes for Fun
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This Year’s Summer Series: Cocktails
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The grass is turning mostly green and the flowers are starting to sprout from the earth again. It is such a reprieve to see some life coming back to the outside world, and I love the idea of planning out the yearly garden. Normally, we plan a trip back to…
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Derby Day: Mint Juleps
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There is a little known fact about my husband. I didn’t even know it for probably half of our marriage. Bucket list item number one (or at least top 5) is to go to the Kentucky Derby. Not the Super Bowl, not conquering Everest, but putting on some fine linens…
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Ooni Pizza, Attempt #1
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Omg, I got myself an Ooni for Christmas. It has taken a hot minute to save all those accolade points from work to get this baby. Having this blog has been an excuse to build up quite the collection of miscellaneous appliances and tools over the years, like a spatzle…
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Happy Fall Ya’ll: Loaded Cauliflower Soup
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Serenity, Fall is here and so is soup season. Like today’s Cauliflower Soup – you know, potato soups ‘healthy’ and less carb-y best friend. I know Fall is here because there are decorative pumpkins that have been rolling around my living room floor waiting for their perfect placement by the…
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Summer Series II: Floribbean Mango Salsa
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Summer screams Florida vacations, beaches and seafood. This Floribbean Mango Salsa recipe with Grilled Grouper is no exception. It’s perfect for a little summer soiree, mostly because it is just so pretty and colorful. We went back to our roots and spent some time in Florida this summer. We hadn’t…
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Summer Series: Part I – Teriyaki Steak
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School’s out for the summer. After all the snow days, school quarantines, online learning, summer is finally upon us. These last few years of being in Colorado, I am really getting into the idea of summer. Using ‘summer’ as a verb, is pretty much the best. Moving a little slower,…
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Ay Caramba, Hot Tamale
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Homemade Beef Tamales Recipe (Traditional Mexican Style) Making homemade beef tamales may seem intimidating, but it’s one of the most rewarding cooking projects you can tackle. Filled with seasoned beef, wrapped in soft masa, and steamed until tender, these traditional Mexican tamales are perfect for family gatherings, a weekend cooking…
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Ireland: Guinness Braised Short Ribs
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Happy St. Paddy’s day! An Irish Recipe for an Irish Day! And here we are, skipping yet another country lottery in exchange for a celebration happening somewhere in the globe today. It’s St. Patrick’s day and we are planning an Irish recipe! We’ve got Guinness Braised Short Ribs. I’ve got…
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Steamed Pork Dumplings (Happy Homemade Recipe)
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Steamed pork dumplings are a beloved Chinese comfort food — juicy, flavorful, and perfect for celebrating holidays or making at home. This easy recipe uses ground pork, scallions, ginger, hoisin sauce, and wonton wrappers for a classic taste and fun family cooking experience. Jump to Recipe Happy Lunar New Year…
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Leftovers for Lunch…Again.
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I have been working from home now for what feels like an eternity. Don’t get me wrong, I dig it. I have been waiting for the day when its acceptable to wear pj’s to work. A big plus, no more afterschool care checks to write. Do I now teach math,…