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Adventures in Everyday Entertaining

Holiday Entertaining: Cranberry-Orange Ginger Chutney

This cranberry dish is sure to liven up your Thanksgiving dinner.  The addition of the ginger really makes this savory side “pop”.  And as both a vegan and gluten-free dish, … Continue reading

November 11, 2012 · 10 Comments

Elegant and Affordable: Roasted Asparagus with Goat Cheese and Bacon Sauce

There are three things that I cannot resist in the food world.  One of which is asparagus.  It is probably my number one impulse produce purchase.  If the stalks look … Continue reading

November 11, 2012 · 7 Comments

Simple Appetizer Alert: Homemade Potato Chips with Bleu Cheese Dip

Sometimes when you have friends, family, colleagues, etc. over it is for dinner.  And sometimes it’s not.  But that doesn’t mean you don’t want to have a little something to … Continue reading

October 30, 2012 · 10 Comments

Presentation Possibilities: Flat Iron Steak with Tarragon-Garlic Sauce

Presentation of food is very important.  Whether you’re serving 20 people or 2, the way the food looks has a huge impact on how we perceive it to taste.  All … Continue reading

October 16, 2012 · 12 Comments

Homemade Staples: Green Door Homemade Salsa

With not only now living in Texas, but also married to a man who has spent most of his life living in either Texas or Arizona, learning to make good … Continue reading

August 15, 2012 · 15 Comments

Simple Appetizer Alert: Honey Mustard Dressing with Pretzels

We hosted a potluck this past Saturday.  Among other things, we wanted to have a few munchies for people to snack on throughout the evening.  I turned to Alton Brown’s … Continue reading

August 6, 2012 · 3 Comments

Impromptu Entertaining: Chicken with Hot Lemon Butter Sauce

We had some chicken breasts and I was looking for something different to make with them, BUT not something that would take a lot of time.  Having all the ingredients … Continue reading

August 2, 2012 · 4 Comments

Homemade Staples: Cheese Sauce

We use this cheese sauce on so many different things.  It is extremely versatile and very easy to make.  This is my mother’s recipe and the trick she told me … Continue reading

July 13, 2012 · 12 Comments

The Creative Kitchen Challenge: Day 4- Avocados

I have always had a nervous feeling about avocados.  Not quite the same feelings I had for mussels, or the artichoke (saving that monster for the last day of the … Continue reading

June 15, 2012 · 9 Comments

Casual Dining: Corn Bread Muffins with Roasted Jalapeno Butter

As promised, I am providing recipes for all the dishes that were discussed in the Menu Planning post. Corn Bread Muffins — from COOKS.COM 1 cup yellow corn meal 1 … Continue reading

June 7, 2012 · 6 Comments