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tasty tuesdays: tri-pepper salad

I recently set this salad out along side the Avocado Fries that I posted about last week.  I think it goes really well with the typical chips, salsa and guacamole avocado fries spread at a party.  I’ve also served this as a small side salad with tri-tip from the grill.  It takes about 20 minutes…

crock pot love – citrus beef stew

I’ve been having a love affair with my crock pot.  It even sounds a little dirty, doesn’t it?  I have made some of the best, delicious food with my slow cooker.  I’ve fallen in love.  He’s easy, delicious and no frills.  Last week I made one of my all time favorites that I thought you…

Fancy sounding, but easy fish dinner

Sunset Best Recipes 2010

I wrote a post rather heavy yesterday (see Mommy on the Brink), so I’m going to go with something light and delicious today.  It’s also been quite a while since I posted a recipe (almost a month!).  This dinner was quick, easy and superb!  Just the way I like it.  And this dinner is most…

Book Club Special Recipe-Tuscan Veggie Torte

vintage now im really cooking

I hosted last night’s Chicks & Books meeting.  What a great night.  I’m so happy everyone enjoyed the book, The Gargoyle, and I particularly got pleasure from our discussion.  Since so many of you were enthusiastic about the crock pot dinner, I thought I’d post the recipe.  I’m a big fan of these easy meals,…

Herbed Artichoke Chicken

crockpot-pragmatist or desperate housewife

Oh crock pot, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways… 1) easy 2) tasty 3) kids like it too 4) so very little prep & clean up Here’s a good recipe from The New Creative Crock Pot Cookbook (2001) by Robin Taylor Swatt (oh thank you Sharon, my MIL, for getting me…