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  • Carolina Chili Dogs

    Carolina Chili Dogs

    I’m gearing up for a large graduation party and am trying to figure out what to fix. I’m also trying to clear out my fridge and freezer so as to make room for party food. By my current guess, we’ve at least 50 coming for an open house/barbecue.   I’m thinking hot dogs, burgers, and maybe…

  • Stuffed Radish Roses and Pesto-Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes

    Stuffed Radish Roses and Pesto-Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes

    A neighbor is throwing a Memorial Day wine tasting potluck that starts in about 5 minutes and I’m signed up for appetizers.  I wanted to bring something that would be good at room temperature and didn’t require much last minute fussing. These fit the bill and are delicious and pretty! Now, that’s what I was…

  • Great Tips on Saving Money on Food

    Get Rich Slowly has a great post listing lots of articles and ideas on how to save money on food. Go check it out.

  • Grilled Corn on the Cob with Parmesan

    Grilled Corn on the Cob with Parmesan

    My old gas grill gave up the ghost and I bought a new one the other day, another Weber. It’s not got all the fancy gizmos and gadgets but it’s solidly built and since my old low-end Weber gas grill lasted 11 years outside with no cover and year-round use, I was inclined to go…

  • Chicken Salad Sandwich: Simple is Good

    Chicken Salad Sandwich: Simple is Good

    Sometimes the simplest dinners are so good!  I had barbecued some chicken leg quarters the other night, after marinating them in the best chicken marinade.  We had one leg quarter left over.  Last night for dinner I turned it into chicken salad for some great sandwiches. Pull the skin off the chicken and pull the…