Monthly Archives: April 2012

Chipotle Rosemary-Skewered Shrimp

Posted on April 30, 2012 by jwall915

These shrimp look all innocent but do not let them fool you.  They were SPICY!!  So tasty, but oh so hot and fiery.  Not for the faint of heart.  We both loved them though.  Using rosemary stems as the skewer … Continue reading →

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Peruvian Grilled Chicken

Posted on April 30, 2012 by jwall915

It seems that Peruvian food has been coming into vogue over the past few years. That is just fine with me, as I would love to learn more about Central and South American food in general. I know a lot … Continue reading →

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Avocado-Tomatillo Salsa

Posted on April 25, 2012 by jwall915

I’ve been cooking a lot longer than I’ve been blogging.  As such, there are some dishes we’ve had in my pre-blogging days that were beyond delicious, that we still talk about, and they absolutely deserve a space on my blog.  … Continue reading →

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Mushroom Chorizo Queso Fundido

Posted on April 25, 2012 by jwall915

I found this one in Rachael Ray’s “Look and Cook” and we both loved it.  First of all, I’ve never met a queso fundido that I disliked.  I can’t imagine there being anything to dislike.  It’s flavored melted cheese scooped … Continue reading →

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Jalapeno Ranch Dressing

Posted on April 23, 2012 by jwall915

This wonderfully tasty concoction combined and indulged two of my favorite things: jalapenos and homemade Ranch dressing.  (Store-bought Ranch dressing can stay on the shelf).  I found this little gem in “The Homesick Texan Cookbook” and we both thought it … Continue reading →

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Banana Bread French Toast

Posted on April 23, 2012 by jwall915

My mom’s recipe for banana bread is awesome and needs no tweaking whatsoever.  I ate it countless times growing up, and I still make it from time to time.  Occasionally, if I’m in the mood, I’ll add walnuts to the … Continue reading →

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Beer Margaritas

Posted on April 23, 2012 by jwall915

This is a Rachael Ray recipe that I found on Pinterest.  I found it somewhat hard to believe that I didn’t have this recipe in my paper arsenal somewhere, what with all the cookbooks and magazines of hers I own.  … Continue reading →

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Sixteen Spice Chicken

Posted on April 19, 2012 by jwall915

I found this one in Bobby Flay’s “Mesa Grill” cookbook, and yes, it really is sixteen spices that make up this rub.  He calls for using it on chicken breasts, but I think chicken thighs and/or legs, as well as … Continue reading →

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Turkey Meatballs and Brussels Sprouts with Apples and Pecans

Posted on April 18, 2012 by jwall915

This meal was Thanksgiving on a weeknight.  Which probably makes it odd to blog it in April, but here I am nonetheless.  We both loved it, and it’s super easy to pull off too.  I found both recipes in “The … Continue reading →

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Swedish Meatballs over Egg Noodles

Posted on April 17, 2012 by jwall915

I found this recipe in Rachael Ray’s “Get Real Meals” book, and we both loved it.  Swedish meatballs are quite different from the expected American or Italian style meatballs we know so well.  They are tangy with more spices than … Continue reading →

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