Monthly Archives: August 2011

Blueberry Milkshakes

Posted on August 21, 2011 by jwall915

Friday evening I tried to make chicken hoagies with miso barbecue sauce.  It was a big fat FAIL.  We didn’t care for the barbecue sauce at all.  I don’t know if I messed it up, or if our palates are … Continue reading →

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Fried Catfish and Hush Puppies with Homemade Ketchup

Posted on August 20, 2011 by jwall915

We made this last weekend and it was fantastic.  The catfish is my mom’s recipe.  I had this dish a lot growing up, and I loved it!  I hadn’t had it in years, but I’m happy to report that it’s … Continue reading →

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Truffled Beef Tenderloin Sandwiches

Posted on August 20, 2011 by jwall915

I have no words for the sheer deliciousness that was this sandwich. We made it a couple weeks ago. I have never tasted anything like this – one of the best beef sandwiches I’ve ever eaten. This came from Ina … Continue reading →

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Playing Catch-Up…

Posted on August 19, 2011 by jwall915

Here are a few HEALTHY meals we’ve had over the past couple weeks that I didn’t get on the blog.  Enjoy! First up we had Grilled Squid Salad with Chunky Guacamole Relish. This was really tasty! It came from Bobby … Continue reading →

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Ice Cream for Matt!

Posted on August 16, 2011 by jwall915

This is a follow-up to my last post – the other part of Matt’s birthday dinner.  He absolutely loves this ice cream, and it is beyond delicious.  In fact, this is the second year in a row I’ve made this … Continue reading →

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A Burger for Matt!

Posted on August 10, 2011 by jwall915

Matt’s birthday was a couple weeks ago, and he requested this burger for dinner that night.  It’s called the Cheyenne Burger, and it comes from Bobby Flay’s “Burgers, Fries, and Shakes.”  We’ve made it a few times now.  It’s better … Continue reading →

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Seared Tuna with White Beans and Spinach

Posted on August 6, 2011 by jwall915

This was really good and healthy, and it’s a super quick weeknight dinner after a long day.  I made it up based on having tasted an appetizer at a nice French restaurant one time that was seared tuna pieces with … Continue reading →

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Blueberry Lemonade Sangria

Posted on August 6, 2011 by jwall915

Yes, another sangria post.  I love that drink so much and there are so many variations on it!  This one comes from Sandra Lee’s “Semi-Homemade Grilling” and I did change up the recipe a little bit.  It was a yummy … Continue reading →

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Mexican Chorizo Frittata

Posted on August 6, 2011 by jwall915

I made this up a few years ago, and it’s really, really good.  A tad rich, but just the right amount of spice, and leftovers reheat beautifully.  Enjoy! Ingredients: 1 lb. raw chorizo (also called Mexican chorizo), casings removed 1 … Continue reading →

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