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Orange Chicken

So good it's worth the effort! It looks like it's a complicated recipe, but there is a learning curve, and once you've prepared it you un…

Dipping Oil

My husband and I enjoyed a rare date at the Bonefish Grill last month. We'd forgotten the wonderful bread and dipping oil they provide while you …

Strawberry Wontons

INGREDIENTS 12 wonton wrappers (can usually be found in the produce section of the grocery store) 3 T butter, melted 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 3/4 cup M…

Yogurt just like that chicken place

Smooth and creamy yogurt made in the Instant Pot at home. Lightly sweet and full of flavor from this   vanilla paste . Add granola and berries and you …

Maggiano's Famous Rigatoni "D"

I give props to our local restaurant for generously sharing their original recipe on their website. Thanks Maggiano! We got a big thumbs up to this re…

Chicken Pot Pie with Puff Pastry Crust

Autumn is settling in nicely here in central Illinois. I couldn’t be happier :-) Like most folks, I tend to change up our meals a bit as the weather g…

Fajitas

Marinade: 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 1/3 cup water 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil 1 large clove garlic, pressed 3 teaspoons vinegar 2 teaspoons soy sauce …

Best Salsa Ever!

There's only one salsa I'll go to the trouble and expense to get from a restaurant to take home and enjoy and that's the one from Chevy&#…

Fried Zucchini

2 medium size zucchini 1/2 cup flour 1-2 eggs, beaten panko bread crumbs oil for frying Ranch dressing for dipping Wash and cut zucchini into eighths…

Welcome 2012!

Here's what we're planning.  I say that with a chuckle because what we "plan" doesn't always come to fruition, of course.  Bu…

Santa Fe Wraps

Ingredients 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened  1 cup sour cream  1 (4 1/2-ounce) can chopped green chiles  1 (4 1/4-ounce) can chopped olives  1…

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