Monthly Archives: August 2016

Open Face Heirloom Tomato Sandwiches

I love this time of year – all the fresh tomatoes.  I have one sunny spot in my yard where we plant them.  But what do you do with so many tomatoes besides share them with your neighbors?  Well here … Continue reading

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What’s for Dinner? Sunday link up #57

You’ve heard it.  It’s Sunday afternoon, everyone bursts through the door and asks….. Well here is the place to find the answers to that age old question! Share your latest and greats recipes here – All meal or food related, family-friendly … Continue reading

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Pasta of the Month – Spaghetti with Classic Pesto Sauce

I’ve seen a lot of recipes these days for pesto made with spinach or kale.  But what is pesto and where did it come from? The classic version of pesto, AKA Pesto Genovese, originated in Genoa, Italy and

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Scarborough Fair Pork with Pepper Orzo

Remember that old song, Scarborough fair?  “Are you going to Scarborough Fair?  Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme”….  Well that was the inspiration for this marinated pork loin roast – and it was worth the trip!

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Chipotle Flank Steak

Spicy and creamy and wonderfully juicy.  I love flank steak and I love Southwestern flavors – so I decided to combine them and here it is….

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