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Roasted Broccoli, Cauliflower & Sun Dried Tomatoes

Posted on February 26, 2012, by Chris in Sides

My friend Brigitte is a young mom who has been tirelessly searching for ways to feed her children healthier and more natural foods. She and a group of other moms have joined forces to puchase a large variety of organic fruits and vegetables in bulk. It’s...

Rigatoni con Pepperoni

Posted on February 26, 2012, by Chris in Main Course, Ricks Recipes

From my brother Rick: This is true ‘common-people’ Italian food. Its not fancy, inexpensive to make, quick and is a common lunch/dinner dish in many eateries frequented by local workers in Italy. If you like pepperoni on your pizza….your going to love this pasta dish. When...

Stuffed Jalapenos

Posted on February 26, 2012, by Chris in Appetizers

Nothing new here folks but it bares repeating if these haven’t crossed your mind lately and you’re firing up the grill now that spring is in the air. I made them last night in the oven on a baking sheet with a wire rack but I...

Sandy’s Ultimate Party Crab Dip

Posted on February 26, 2012, by Chris in Appetizers, Dips

My friend Sandy made this on Christmas Eve and I can’t believe it’s taken me this long to make it and take a photo. This would have made a perfect Super Bowl appetizer. Just remember that this is a crock pot recipe and probably the only...

Banana Cake

Posted on February 26, 2012, by Chris in Desserts

This one is odd because although it was inspired by my Mother, it was not originally a homemade recipe. Some of you who are lucky enough to be middle aged (you lucky devils you) may remember the Sara Lee Banana Cake of the 60′s. Man, was...

Blue Cheese Wedge Salad

Posted on February 23, 2012, by Chris in Salads

Another simple but oh so good side to steak, chicken or fish. It’s always what I order when I find it on a restaurant menu so why not make it at home? My Mother made this long before it became trendy so we ate a lot...

An Easter Season

Posted on February 23, 2012, by Chris in Blog

I never asked my Mother to name her favorite holiday but I suspect she would have told me that it was Easter, hands down. The woman loved everything Easter. I have a gorgeous hand painted Easter Egg collection that she started for me the first year...

My Favorite Asparagus

Posted on February 22, 2012, by Chris in Sides

This is so easy that it seems silly to post, but I thought I should just in case you haven’t tried roasting your asparagus with a little garlic, olive oil and parmesan cheese. Its so good!!! Ingredients: 1 lb. fresh asparagus bottoms trimmed 1 tbsp. olive...

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