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About a month ago we got a great deal on a whole ham in the discount meat bin. $7 for a TON of ham. The up side? A lot of really good smoked ham. The downside? That’s a lot of ham, and for us, ham is a sometimes food, which means getting creative. I’ve been [...]

Totally Back!

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Has it really been that long since I’ve posted? Wow. Lots of reasons why I’ve stayed out of the kitchen and away from the blog, but here’s hoping to get some of that inspiration back as Spring is in the air, right? A fully stocked pantry has me itching to create some exciting new dishes, [...]

Teaser: Donut Hole Pie

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Sometimes the most bizarre ideas come in the forms of dares of sorts. That’s where Donut Hole Pie came from. So when the brainchild of this bastard concoction had his 30th birthday this weekend, I had no choice but to make it.
And y’know what? It’s pretty damn delicious. Recipe to come

Teaser: Belated Thanksgiving

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Coming soon, the secrets to the post-Thanksgiving dinner we shared with our other family — our dearest friends.

Just an FYI for my RSS feed readers — I’ve updated the Ropa Vieja and Sushi posts with my recipes. Enjoy!

Changes to Commenting!

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By popular demand (and because I finally figured out how to do it) I’ve adjusted the settings here so anyone can comment, not just those who go through the trouble to sign up as members!
So please, if you like what you see, drop a line and let me know! And if you don’t, well, now [...]

I Confess…

All my cakes come from boxes. My spaghetti sauce isn't from scratch, and I think making my own pasta and bread (unless it comes from a mix…) is rarely worth the effort. I believe individually frozen chicken breasts and ready-made pie crusts are among the best inventions ever. Through these menus, recipes, tips and recommendations, I hope to show that the options for creative cooking are limitless, even when time and money are not.

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    Chicken Molé EnchiladasCornbread CrabcakesChili MacCornbread CrabcakesSpicy Eggplant Stir FryPan-Seared Tuna with SushiJamaican Jerk TurkeySteak Pasta with Basil Cream Sauce