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  • Steak from Big Daddy’s House

    Steak from Big Daddy’s House

    Okay, I’ve said before I don’t watch many cooking shows but somehow I stumbled upon Big Daddy’s House on the Food Network and was taken with his beef salad.  You can see his original recipe here.  I knew we didn’t do big spices and I took a little nibble of one of those chipotle peppers…

  • Carrot and Cilantro Salad with Mandarin Oranges

    Carrot and Cilantro Salad with Mandarin Oranges

    Okay, when I see the same basic idea in three different places I figure it’s time to try it. This is so simple, you don’t need any measurements.   Basically it’s the simplest carrot salad with grated carrots, olive oil and lemon juice. Plus a pinch of salt if you’d like.  That alone was delicious but…

  • Master Recipe for Artisan Bread

    Master Recipe for Artisan Bread

    This is the recipe for basic plain white bread from  Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day: The Discovery That Revolutionizes Home Baking. I’m about to finish up my second batch of this and am as pleased as I was with the first loaf.  I used a pizza stone and pizza peel, which makes it…

  • Fettucini Alfredo with Roast Delicata Squash

    Fettucini Alfredo with Roast Delicata Squash

    How’s this for a great weeknight meal that almost cooks itself? Fettuccine Alfredo Roast Delicata Squash Green salad with vinaigrette. Went together pretty easily. Just start the squash about an hour before you want to eat, but then you can ignore it for another 30 minute. Save

  • Molasses Sugar Cookies

    Molasses Sugar Cookies

    The Christmas Cookie Cookbook: Book Review Are you thinking of your holiday baking?  This book The Christmas Cookie Cookbook: All the Rules and Delicious Recipes to Start Your Own Holiday Cookie Club might spur you on!  I was sent a review copy by the publisher. It’s not for sale yet but will be released November…