Roast Beef and Cheddar Paninis are one of our son’s favorite sandwiches and they are quick to throw together. First up, the horseradish sauce. Decide how much, if any, horseradish you want to add. We like to add 1/2 teaspoon. Mix together mayo, sour cream and horseradish. […]
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How about a dessert that can be thrown together quickly? I’m in! Pistachio Mousse Cups work great when pinched for time. First up, the mousse… Whisk together a 3.4 ounce box of instant pistachio pudding with one cup of milk. Gently fold pudding with 8 ounces of […]
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My friend, Jody, gave me this recipe and it’s a crowd pleaser! Let’s get started. Thinly slice mushrooms of your choice and onions. Over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon butter. Add sliced mushrooms and saute’ about 5 minutes until tender. Remove from the […]
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It’s soup time of year in Minnesota. Tex-Mex Cheese Soup is quick to throw together and loaded with flavor. Let’s get started… Sauté diced onion and green pepper in olive oil and butter until translucent. Add seasonings; cumin, garlic powder, pepper, chili powder and salt. Stir in […]
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Warning – once you bite into a homemade egg roll, your egg roll cravings will increase! I have a favorite recipe for egg rolls. They are filled with fresh ingredients and do not require deep frying. Let me repeat – NO DEEP FRYING NECESSARY! Happy day! Before […]
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Have you noticed the simplest of foods often bring the most comfort? This leads me to popcorn. Popcorn is my all time favorite snack and comfort food. My Dad loves popcorn. Growing up, he made it often and passed on this love to my siblings and me. […]
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I am always looking for ways to prepare tender pork chops that are flavorful yet require minimal time to prepare. Braised Pork Chops with Maple Dijon Sauce is a go to in our house. I sometimes finish this dish in the oven and other times in a […]
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Dave and I recently had a Bacon Gouda and Basil Grilled Cheese Sandwich while visiting Waco, TX. They were sooooo good! Let’s give them a try… It all begins with bacon. Ahhhhh……bacon…. Fry up some thick cut meat market bacon. Drain fat and set aside. In addition, […]
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There is a restaurant in downtown Minneapolis where I first tasted Lemon Ricotta Pancakes. It was love at first taste! They soon became a Christmas morning tradition at our house but would certainly make a wonderful New Year’s Day morning tradition as well. Let’s get started. Grab […]
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I love omelets but standing over the stove making one after another just isn’t right. Right? One omelet at a time means each family member eats alone. Wrong! Let’s solve this problem. Take an 8 x 11 1/2 inch glass baking dish out of your cupboard and […]
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