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Make “sun-dried” tomatoes in the oven.

January 24, 2012 12 Comments

I love sun-dried tomatoes.  In salads, in sauces, on sandwiches… seriously on just about anything. We did NOT have a bumper crop of tomatoes this past year (bummer) but the little grape tomatoes frequently go on sale at the grocery store.  I buy 3 or 4 boxes at a time.  Sometimes I use them quickly… […]

Filed Under: Let me help you, recipes, Side Dish, Tip of the Day, Tips & Tricks

Dutch Ovens. Not just for camping anymore.

November 14, 2011 6 Comments

Do you have a Dutch Oven?  Ever cook with one? Me neither. But Handsome Hubby has one, and he has cooked several delicious dishes in it.  We usually take it camping with us and he made us an amazing apple pie in it one year.  It was so good! The Food Network has great Dutch […]

Filed Under: camping, kitchen stuff, Main Dish, recipes, Side Dish, Thanksgiving

How to char poblano peppers & make basic Rajas. Yum!

July 28, 2011 14 Comments

Have you ever had rajas?  They are strips of poblano peppers, corn and onions in a delish creamy, cheesy sauce.  They are ridiculously good.  I like them as a side dish or put into a quesadilla.  Handsome Hubby likes them wrapped in a warm corn tortilla. However you eat them… they are crazy good, and […]

Filed Under: Cinco de Mayo, kitchen stuff, recipes, Side Dish

Spinach and Strawberry Salad

June 3, 2009 8 Comments

This is one of my very favorite salads, EVER! Easy and delicious spinach and strawberry salad using Trader Joe’s Champagne Pear Vinaigrette

Filed Under: concoction of the week, recipes, Side Dish

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