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Mexican Rice & Tequila Tomatoes

Need a side dish for all the great Mexican dishes you have?  My friend from Mexico taught me how to make Mexican rice years ago – the tomatoes were an experiment that worked!  Give them a try!

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National Hot & Spicy Food Day – Huevos Rancheros with Chile Tortillas

Did you know today was National Hot & Spicy Food Day?  They say that man has eaten spicy foods for more than 6,000 years!  Many cultures throughout the world use those sweat producing spices in their dishes.  And they say … Continue reading

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Italian Grandma’s Spaghetti and Meatballs

Although this is not a recipe for a “lazy” gastronome, like me, it’s one of my family’s favorites.  Many years ago, a friend taught me to make her grandma’s recipe, complete with meatballs. And grandma was born and raised in … Continue reading

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What’s for Dinner Sunday Linky # 8

It’s Monday afternoon and you hear – “What’s for Dinner?” We’ve all heard it – and then we realize, what IS for dinner? Well here is a place for ideas! So stop on over to get some ideas and then … Continue reading

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BLT Pasta Salad- Bacon, Leaves (Basil) and Tomatoes

BLT Pasta – Bacon, Leaves (basil) and Tomatoes. I love pasta salad and I love BLTs. So what could be better on a hot summer day than this salad? Or serve it warm too! What you need: 1 cup small, … Continue reading

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