Monthly Archives: January 2012

The Whole Enchilada

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If you read my blog you’ve most likely heard that the Dr. Pepper Pulled Pork from The Pioneer Woman is a recent favorite (it’s under Main Courses).  It’s such an awesome recipe and is good all by itself with a potato side dish. Later on it...

Strawberries & Flank Steak

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A lot of the time I don’t really know what I’m going to make on Sunday until I complete my grocery shopping the day before. I am an odd duck who absolutely loves to wander through grocery stores aimlessly and without an agenda while I wait...

Strawberry Scones

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I love scones but I like them a little sweeter than the traditional or “proper” scone that you purchase in a restaurant or bakery. I’ve adjusted the recipe on this to make them sweet but not too sweet and I also top with a little icing...

Flank Steak Marinade

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Try to let the steak soak in the marinade overnight but if that’s not possible a couple of hours will still give the meat a delicious flavor! Ingredients: 4 Tbsp. Dijon 3 cloves garlic 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes 2 sprigs fresh rosemary juice and zest...

Cupcakes & Other Things

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This week was kind of ho hum in the kitchen. I did produce a lovely pizza one evening and posted it under Main Courses for your consideration.  I keep trying to find a pizza restaurant that floats my boat but so far I haven’t been too...

The Perfect Pizza

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I grew up in Wichita, Kansas where Pizza Hut was born.  My mother went to work for Frank and Dan Carney in 1968 when they were still a local company but starting to expand outside of Wichita.  In those days we had a “pass” that allowed...

Frito Bandito Pie

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Yesterday was Monday and the day pretty much earned it’s reputation as the worst day of the week.  In fact, the only thing good about a Monday for me is the way I feel when I finally walk through the front door at the end of...