Author Archives: Angie

Greek Orzo Pasta Salad

Posted on July 4, 2022 by Angie

Even before the official start of summer, the weather here was dreadfully hot & humid, so much so, even our dogs started to drag instead of their usual bounding on our morning walks. When it’s hot like that, the last … Continue reading →

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Double Chocolate Chip Muffins

Posted on June 9, 2022 by Angie

Every once in a while, breakfast calls for a little something sweet. Mixed in between the rotation of eggs or avocado toast is a deserving, subtly sweet muffin. Ingredients: 1/2 cup oil or melted butter 2/3 cup brown sugar 1/2 … Continue reading →

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Dessert Pizza

Posted on May 31, 2022 by Angie

Easy, delicious, & just in time for Memorial Day which always symbolizes the beginning of summer. This is the perfect dessert to complement any barbecue. It’s light & cool. Ingredients: 1 package refrigerated sugar cookie dough 4 oz cream cheese … Continue reading →

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Carrabba’s Copycat Sogna Di Cioccolata “Chocolate Dream”

Posted on April 1, 2022 by Angie

The number 1 searched recipe on this site on any given day, regardless of season, is single handedly Carrabba’s copycat Mama Mandola’s chicken soup. Hands down. I’m predicting this recipe may very well give the soup a run for it’s … Continue reading →

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Brisket Topped Burgers

Posted on February 15, 2022 by Angie

Just looking at this picture makes me want one of these burgers, that & I haven’t had lunch. From the power (read: suggestion) of YouTube, my husband came across this recipe & tweaked it to make it his own. This … Continue reading →

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Coffee Cake Cookies

Posted on February 3, 2022 by Angie

The high temperature was set for cold, blustery, & snowy 28 degrees today and while the closest I got to venturing outside was letting the dogs in & out, I’m fairly sure the wind chill prohibited it from getting anywhere … Continue reading →

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Spicy Green Beans

Posted on January 25, 2022 by Angie

What’s there to say? I love me some spicy green beans & they went perfectly with the Katsudan pork cutlet & rice bowls I made for dinner tonight. Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb fresh green beans, trimmed 1/2 cup sliced almonds … Continue reading →

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Easy Peasy (no knead) Peasant Bread

Posted on January 15, 2022 by Angie

Winter is notorious for soup & as of late, we’ve had our fair share. And what better side to serve with a bowl of soup than some homemade fresh bread. Normally, if I know the day before I’ll be making … Continue reading →

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Aunt Karen’s Shepherd Pie

Posted on January 9, 2022 by Angie

Forgive the picture. We’d already eaten & I’d forgotten to take a picture of it served on a plate so had to compromise & use what was left in the dish. Shepherds Pie is one of those dishes I’ve heard … Continue reading →

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Books I Read In 2021 (and my fave five)

Posted on January 2, 2022 by Angie

On occasion, people will ask me for book recommendations & while I’m willing to oblige, it’s not without slight reservation. To me, books fall into the same categories as food & music. What I like, piques my interest, or resonates … Continue reading →

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