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Porchetta
When I was at the FoodBuzz festival back in November I had something that was life-changingly good. It is called porchetta. Porchetta is a pork shoulder with the fat and skin attached. It is slowly...
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Zinfandel Braised Chicken Thighs with Mushrooms and Polenta
I am something of a comfort food junkie. I have discovered, over the last year, the delightful bliss that is polenta. I have also discovered that I am passionately in love with chicken thighs. So,...
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Coconut Curry Braised Short Ribs
I love coconut curries. They are common on Thai menus and I adore their rich, creamy, and spicy flavors. Thai flavors have become rather common in my kitchen in recent years. After I have my first...
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Shredded Garlic Beef Tacos With Pickled Onions
I am developing an obsession with tacos. A few weekends ago my husband and I spent a VERY long afternoon at Mayfest, an art and sports fair, where I was preforming with my belly dance class. Did I...
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Schweinshaxe, Spätzle und Rotkohl (Pork Knuckle, Spaetzle, and Red Cabbage)
I was lucky enough to make it through to the second round of Project Food Blog! Many thanks to the generous people who voted for me. Your reward is something delicious! Last year my husband and I...
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Steak Chili
I think we got about eight inches of snow overnight. Some of you may read that and say, ‘So what?’ So plenty! You see, this is Dallas and in these parts even the lightest dusting of the white stuff...
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Shredded Beef Sliders with Carrot Apple Slaw
I think the best way to cook a beef roast is in the slow cooker. I love that I can spend about ten minutes puttering in the kitchen, then I sit back for eight hours and, as if by magic, I have a pot...
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Beef Short Rib Tamales
I am really quite a tamale snob. Let me explain. You see, the ratio of well prepared tamales to terrible tamales is currently around 1 to 100. What makes a bad tamale? First, the masa. A bad...
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Kerrygold Open-Faced Breakfast Toasts
I’m a sucker for a good breakfast. I love breakfast, and I also love to entertain guests. When I have overnight guests I like to make them a special breakfast. Now, if you know me, you know I like...
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Cheesecake Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
I just finished writing my 5th cookbook. It has nothing to do with the recipe I am posting today. The book is all about Asian cuisine, and I have included recipes and information about Chinese,...
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Strawberry Orange Cream Puffs
I love it when the trees get green, and the bluebonnets begin to bloom! It means spring has arrived, and with it all kinds of light and fruity desserts that I so adore. Keep your pumpkin spice and...
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Mango Chutney and Bacon Grilled Cheese
What is the fastest comfort food you can make? Aside from a bowl of ice cream, or something store bought, I think grilled cheese is probably the fastest comfort food recipe in my repertory. In about 10...
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Tex-Mex Wedge Salad
Do you like salad? Believe it or not, I really like a good salad. In Texas, when the weather gets warm, it is nice to have a cool, crisp salad. Now, this is not to say I like a really healthy salad....
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Graham Coconut Caramel Cake
I have not made a cake for fun in a while. The problem with having a whole cake sitting around the house is I will eat a whole cake. I know I will. I have seen me do it. So, generally I do not make...
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Cheesy Roasted Baby Potatoes
I’m not sure there is anything better than carbs and cheese. Seriously, they are the perfect union, and when I am hosting a party, having a BBQ, or invited over to a friends for dinner I always like to...
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Mac and Cheese Stuffed Meatballs
I have had a lot on my plate lately. I think that calls for some comfort food. My father, who has been in and out of the hospital for the last few years, is back in the hospital. He has an infection...
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Fudge Brownie Salted Caramel Cheesecake Pie
Oh, hello there! It has been a while! Since last we spoke I have traveled to Ireland for my Kerrygold adventure, lost my sweet little beagle Zuzu, and spent the last seven months (and counting) in and...
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Cheesy Grits Cups with Bacon and Eggs
Creativity is hard. Really. I put a lot of pressure on myself to do and be my best. It comes from my father. Growing up he would expect me to be the best, no exceptions. For example, I struggled with...
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No-Bake Mocha Cheesecake Pie
Everyone is about the layered coffee drinks these days. I enjoy a good layered coffee drink, and I love to make them at home. Not only does it save me money, but it means I can make my drinks exactly...
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