This month I’d like you to meet is Sarah Carey. She’s the editor for Martha Stewart’s Everyday Food Magazine. Sarah makes amazingly simple and easy to fix meals. Whether you’re a seasoned pro looking for new ideas or a novice needing basic knowledge, Sarah is your girl! She’s really improved dinner time around my house! …

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This, my friends is professional level comfort food! At the same time it’s really easy and you can make it on a weeknight. Cheesy Grits 4 cups Milk 2 cups water 3 tablespoons Butter 2 teaspoons Salt LOTS of pepper 2 cups Corn Grits (I like Bob’s Red Mill) 1/2 cup Cream 1 cup grated …

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My friend and her family went crabbing over the weekend and I was lucky enough to receive some of the bounty from their expedition. Oregon Crab Cakes 4 cups Crab Meat (cooked, cleaned and shelled) 1 cup Mayonnaise 2 Eggs 1 teaspoon Onion Powder 2 tablespoons Capers 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning 5-6 dashes Tabasco …

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The U-pick season is started and the strawberry patch is in full swing these days, so it seems that pie is in order. Strawberry Amaretto Galette Pie Dough (Store bought frozen or your favorite recipe) 2 cups Strawberries (hulled and halved) 1 tablespoon Sugar 1 teaspoon Corn Starch 1/2 cup Amaretto Cookies (crumbled) Egg Wash …

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Arnold Palmer was a championship golfer in the late 50’s and 60’s. His sporting legacy aside, the thing he’s famous for around here is his namesake beverage. Here’s my take: The Ultimate Arnold Palmer 8 cups double strength Brewed Tea 6 cups Lemonade (recipe to follow) Lemonade Zest and Juice of 8 large Lemons 3 …

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Pay the mortgage or buy a truffle? Yeah, maybe I’ll let the truffle band wagon pass by without getting on board. Or so I thought… For such a simple recipe, it’s a show stopper! Roasted Potatoes With Truffle Salt 4 Russet or Baking Potatoes Olive Oil Truffle Salt Pepper Preheat oven to 400 degrees Scrub …

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I was going for the flavor of my BBQ Enchilada Recipe without turning on the oven and making the kitchen hot. BBQ Chicken Tacos With Corn & Black Bean Relish 1 whole Rotisserie Chicken 1 cup Enchilada Sauce 1/2 cup Barbecue Sauce 2 cups Shredded Cheese 3 tablespoons torn Cilantro 6-8 small Tortillas Take the …

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Subway art courtesy of eighteen25 Kiss me I’m Irish! On St. Pat’s Day everyone gets to be Irish. Do you celebrate? Also, I’m sorry there are no pictures right now. I’ve been making this meal for years and believe it or not, I’ve never taken pictures. Well, it’s usually all gone before I can! I …

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Here’s a recipe to warm you up in the chilly weather. Minestrone Soup 1 cup Pasta Shells (Cooked) 2 tablespoons Olive Oil 1 cup diced Onion 3 cloves Garlic (sliced) 1/2 cup diced Carrot 1/4 cup diced Celery 1 teaspoon pepper 1 small Zucchini (large dice) 1/2 cup White Wine 4 cups Chicken or Vegetable …

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