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Homemade Enchilada Sauce

Ingredients 3 tbsp olive oil 1/2 of a white onion, grated. 2-3 garlic cloves, minced 2-3 tbsp chili powder (The flavor of the chili powder will have a big impact on the flavor of the sauce, so consider heat level and overall flavor when choosing a chili powder.) 2 tsp sugar 1 8oz can of…

August 15, 2016
Pulled Pork

Measurements are approximate because that’s how I cook, almost all of the time…haha! You will need a “pork butt” cut of meat, it may also be called pork shoulder or Boston Butt. It can be bone-in or boneless and they come in a great range of sizes which will affect your cooking time in the…

April 10, 2016
Tomato Soup

Here is my recipe for tomato soup, which started out as someone else’s recipe for tomato bisque, which I love, but I found it didn’t need quite that much cream, especially if you are serving with grilled cheese, yum! Here goes: 2 tbsp butter 2 smashed garlic 1/2 of a white onion, diced 1/2 cup Arborio rice 1 28-ounce…

March 13, 2016
Chicken Tortilla Soup

Chicken Thighs Onion Celery Carrot A fresh chile, I use Anaheim or poblano Garlic Zucchini Canned Tomato petite dice, rinsed Salt/pepper/chili powder/cumin/paprika/oregano/red pepper flake Chicken broth I use about equal portions of the veggies, but I would say that you can vary the amounts to your liking. I think it will still be good. Sauté…

February 19, 2015
Un-scotti

I am sure you’ve heard of biscotti, which means “twice baked”. We call these Un-scotti, since you only bake them once and get a cross between a soft cookie/muffin-y thing. They are delish. Thanks to Diane for this wonderful recipe. Mix together: 3 eggs 3/4 veg oil 3/4 cup sugar 2 tsp baking powder 2…

February 19, 2015
Poppy Seed and Walnut Rolls

My Aunt Mary used to make these and I loved them. In the last few years, I have tried out recipes and I think this is the winner. Dough 1 package active dry yeast 1/2 cup warm water 2 tbs sugar 2 cups flour 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 cup butter 1 egg yolk (save the white to brush…

February 19, 2015
Breaking Bad Color Analysis

In my previous life as a college graphic design teacher, I taught several “Color Theory” classes. One of the exercises I would do in class is to watch movies and tell my students to study the color in the films and apply it to the theories we were learning. This was always one of my…

February 27, 2014
Spicy Sausage Pasta

1 package of Italian sausage (spicy or mild, depending on your pref) 1 tbsp of tomato paste 1 clove of garlic (pressed or minced) 2 small or one medium zucchini (shredded on a cheese grater) 1 cup of white wine (I use sauvignon blanc) Sundried tomatoes (almost like a garnish) Red pepper flakes (if you…

February 27, 2014
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December 8, 2013
Goodbye Scarlett

Yesterday we said goodbye to my sweet little dog. She had the best little personality and was loved by most everyone. We had some great times with that pup and she has been around since just before Christopher and I got engaged. We felt like our own little family from day one. She survived cancer…

November 5, 2013

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