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Spice-Rubbed Baby Back Ribs

August 31, 2010 Main

After a summer of hamburgers and hot dogs, ribs feel a bit more like fall.  This recipe is comes from McCormick Spice and with just 5 minutes prep time you can pop ‘em in the oven and enjoy spending time with friends and family.  
Spice-Rubbed Baby Back Ribs
Recipe and Image from McCormick.comMakes 6 servingsPrep Time: [...]

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2 Ways To Enjoy Tomato and Zucchini Summer Pasta – Light and Luxe Versions!

August 23, 2010 Main

The image above is the Cooking Light version (recipe link below) .
Light and Luxe Versions!
It’s zucchini and tomato season, so make the most of this fresh fare while you can.   I’m a pasta lover and this summer recipe is a delicious way to feature both.  My best advice is to make sure not to [...]

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Easy Backyard BBQ: Grilled Sausage, Peppers and Onions

August 20, 2010 BBQ

Grilled Italian sausage, peppers and onions is classic combination and a perfect choice for an easy backyard BBQ.  It you need a break from hamburgers and hot dogs, mix it up Italian style and mangia!  You can grill everything together and then serve it up on the same platter.  Let guests dish it up the [...]

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Grilled Marinated Chicken with Tomato-Fruit Salsa

July 7, 2010 Main

Here is a great recipe for grilled chicken from the Hunt’s Site.  I find that chicken on the grill can be very dry, but this recipe with its savory marinade grills it to perfection.  Top it with the tomato-fruit salsa and it’s delicious and good for you!
If you want stay away from the stove, add [...]

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Hot Dogs Your Way On Independence Day!

July 1, 2010 Main

Grilling up franks is as American as apple pie and there are so many delicious ways to top them.  Here are some fun regional hot dog recipes from Ball Park Franks.  Add to the festivities this 4th of July and pick you favorites to offer guests. Create a toppings bar with the ingredients from each [...]

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Pesto Tortellini – Terrific for Summer Entertaining

June 22, 2010 Main

This dish is one of my all time favorites for quick and easy summer entertaining. This time of year means fresh garden basil is plentiful and cherry tomatoes are ripe and in season at the markets. You can make this delicious meal in 30 minutes. That means you [...]

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Super Summer Recipe – Grilled Steak Tostadas!

June 3, 2010 BBQ

Oh dear, sometimes it’s so hard to write these posts without wanting to eat …but tonight I will indulge!   This is a delicious and nutritious meal that my boys (all 4) will love.  The Bonus:  If I marinate the meat this morning, (although you only need 16 minutes, my feeling is that  you can’t [...]

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The New “IT” Comfort Food – Mom’s Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup

May 10, 2010 Main

An American Mom Classic and in my book one of the greatest comfort food pairings of all time, tomato soup and grilled cheese is now being featured on the menus of high-end restaurants across the country.  It’s stealing the spotlight as the trendy comfort food of choice; toppling the very played-out gourmet versions of [...]

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Modern Tea Party Food: Potstickers

April 18, 2010 Main

Twist on Traditional Tea Party Food – Tea Bar Style

Photo Credit: Steamy Kitchen
Interested in introducing some “Tea Bar” style food to your next tea party?  Tea Bar Menus are popping up all over the country featuring items such as crepes, fresh fruit, green tea salad, salmon and Asian-style dumplings.  Try these Pan [...]

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Delicious Recipe for Cooking Up Quinoa!

April 10, 2010 Main

A couple of weeks ago, I went into the grocery store and had to ask the clerk if they carried a rice like product that begins with the letter “Q” – very embarrassing as a party expert/quasi food blogger.   So if you’re like me and want to learn more about Quinoa, (especially how to pronounce [...]

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