A few times a year I will donate my time for a charity event. Last night it was for a group of twelve fellow fifth grade parents who won a Cooking with Friends evening at a silent auction. When I run a cooking party, my life stops for two straight days as I'm hyper focused on prepping and ...
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Salmon Cakes with Chipotle Lime Mayo
These fresh salmon cakes served with Chipotle Lime mayonnaise are packed with spices, peppers and scallions which give them plenty of zing. Trust me, they will hit just the spot. Plus they freeze exceptionally well and can be pulled out for individual meals throughout busy work days. Make ...
Salmon Cakes with Spicy Chipotle Mayo
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Barberry Pistachio Dark Chocolate Bark
Nothing beats a homemade gift and this one couldn't be easier to make for mom. You probably have most of the ingredients in your pantry (maybe not barberries) but certainly chocolate and some kind of nut. So substitute to your hearts content and make some homemade chocolate for your mom. ...
Busily Baking with Barberries
When I get a new ingredient to bake with, I'm always eager to call my friend Suzy to help me create new recipes. She's the ideal friend to test and taste since she's always honest and will tell me what she really thinks. Yesterday, still soaring with excitement after my successful dinner ...
Egg in a Tortilla Hole
Growing up, my parents used to make"Popeye eggs." I would get so excited for them, as there was something very intriguing to a wide eyed six-year old about popping an egg out of a circle inside a piece of bread. I thought this was something only my family made, as it seemed so unusual, but ...
Sweet and Salty Seared Shishito Peppers
Sweet and Salty Seared Shishito Peppers. Say that three times in a row! This couldn't be a simpler and more scrumptious snack to throw together. The combination of brown sugar and sea salt balances the pungency of the peppers perfectly. (Say that three times!) Sorry for all the alliteration -- I ...
Sweet and Salty Seared Shishito Peppers
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ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN — ANOLON CUTLERY 3-PIECE SET
REVIEW AND GIVEAWAY -- Anolon® Cutlery 3-Piece Chef Set I've had longer than usually to review these knives since my kitchen was out of commission for so long. And you know, I truly love my knives and have reviewed and written about many. So these were up against some tough odds. Any chef ...
Best Kale Chips Ever
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