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Rice pilaf is one of my favorite side dishes, but can be loaded with additional salt when you purchase it already packaged. I found this great blend and enjoy making it to go with pork, chicken, or even fish dishes. … Continue reading
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My friend posted pictures of Lemon Cucumbers from her garden on Facebook and they looked so amazing. She was kind enough to share her first fruits with us and this was my first step into a new world of cucumbers … Continue reading
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Being super thrifty, I bought two of those huge economy sized cans of diced tomatoes at Costco for about $2.50 a can. Since I could never use all that up for one meal (I am only feeding 2 people) I … Continue reading
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Being from Tucson, Arizona I used to get fresh tamales once or twice a month from these lovely Mexican ladies that would make them. They had either Green Corn Tamales, which are my favorite, Red Chili Pork Tamales or Red … Continue reading
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I have tried them all, from store-bought blends to some pretty weird blends I have found online. This one is by far my favorite and it is super easy to make and store in an airtight container for later use. … Continue reading
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Earlier this month I bought some pork spare ribs. Two racks came in the package and were untrimmed. I had trimmed them down to a St. Louis cut and cooked them low and slow on the BBQ with some hickory smoke. … Continue reading
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Soup is good anytime of the year in my book, but is a gazillion times better when making from the summer harvest of fresh vegetables. This year the vegetables have been in over abundance thanks in part to all the … Continue reading
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While vacationing in Jamaica for our son’s wedding the resort we were staying at in Ocho Rios made jerk chicken everyday out on the beach. It was so good that I wanted to bring home that flavor. Took me a … Continue reading
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This recipe is so full of flavor that I just had to share it with you. It was a recipe I originally found in a Cook’s Country magazine in 2006. Even I can improve on something that they tested in … Continue reading
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When buying fish whole, which I do on occasion, I have learned that even the parts you don’t want to eat (heads and tails) can be put to good use. Tip of the day is that most of what we … Continue reading
Mangia! Everyday Cooking with Fran 