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  • Hold the Crust Please

    I had an Epiphany while making PB&J Sandwiches for lunch. As I stood there staring at the pile of wasted bread crusts (the kids do not like to eat the crust), I thought this is almost two and a half slices of bread about to be thrown into the garbage. My mom always told us…

  • Cinnamon Bun Pizza

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    One of my favorite pizza joints is Zachary’s Pizza located in Berkley, California. It is a well known hidden treasure. They are the home of the traditional Chicago pizza pie. A layer of pizza dough topped with sauce, toppings and cheese. Then, another layer of dough and sauce. The sauce is similar to the Italian…

  • Apple Juice Pork With Squash and Golden Raisins

    Several years ago I traveled to Twain Harte California to visit my friend Tami. Twain Harte is a small community located just minutes north of Sonora. While there Tami and I went out to lunch. At the recommendation of Tami, I ordered the Pork Medallions with Carrot Puree. The dish was amazing. The pork was…

  • Chicken Cordon Blue Panini

    Last year, I snagged a grill/panini press for a phenomenal $40.00. We have not pulled it out for a few months. I was surprised to hear Mason request a grilled sandwich for lunch a week ago. Since then, we have been heating up ham and turkey sandwiches everyday now. The adults, however, have had a…

  • Barley Beef Stew

    When I first went off to college in Florida, I rented a room from a friend of mine, Renea Hammock. She was originally from California. So, automatically you know she was hip, sweet and beautiful. I was hired by a team of Navy Seals who were working on a project to uncover Spanish gold they…

  • Irish Brown Bread

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    I made a pot of soup for dinner one night and thought rolls sounded good so I grabbed all my cookbooks in search of a fast bread recipe. I settled on a recipe and went to work when I discovered I missed the part that said to let rise for 5-6 hours. Not wanting the…

  • Mediterranean Tostadas

    Mediterranean Tostadas easily convert from one person to ten, because exact measurements do not apply. Just gather the team and let them choose the toppings they like. I used some of the Balsamic vinaigrette left over from the Tortellini Salad. The tostadas were messy but oh so divine. Source: Adapted from Raley’s Something Extra Tortillas…

  • Finger Lick’n Roasted Chicken

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    Fryer chickens are considered economically a better buy than bagged. Pricewise, I do not mind picking up a $5.00 rotisserie from the grocery store when I am in a pinch. I find a roasted chicken saves me time in the kitchen as well. If I plan just right, I can get several meals out of…

  • Veggie Tortellini Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

    There is a little hole-in-the-wall cafe in Modesto California call The Brighter Side. It is only open for lunch and usually crowed but so worth the wait. Once I manged to find the entrance I opted for a chef salad with, my favorite splurge, blue cheese dressing (no dieting here). The salad consisted of a…

  • Little Goat Cheesecakes with Blackberry Compote

    When I was a teenager my brother Todd used to make and sell cheesecakes. I decided I had to get in on the fun and make my own cheesecakes. I found a delicious recipe for a graham cracker crust cheesecake with blueberry compote. When I was in college I graduated from the creamy graham cracker…