Category Archives: Recipes

Ham, Potato and Corn Chowder, Ninja Style

The first dish I made in my new Ninja® 3-in-1 Cooking System that I blogged about last week was a wonderful ham, potato and corn chowder. I wanted to use the Ninja’s stovetop and slow cooker modes, and since the … Continue reading

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Product Review: Ninja® 3-in-1 Cooking System

It’s been several weeks since I got my Ninja® 3-in-1 Cooking System and I’ve been quite happy with it so far. Before I begin this review, a couple of things: First, I am not affiliated with Ninja in any way. … Continue reading

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Kel’s Easy and Festive Halloween Treats

I decided to make some easy Halloween treats this year and wanted to move away from sweets, especially since I caved in and bought Gabe and Lexi a Halloween cookie cake plus some orange and black cupcakes earlier in the … Continue reading

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Food of the Month, October 2012: Potatoes

National Potato Day is October 27th, and I could celebrate it in so many ways. What a versatile food – potatoes can be baked, fried, boiled, roasted, grilled or sautéed. You can use them in casseroles, soups, stews, hashes, chowders, … Continue reading

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Country-Style Steak With Magical Mushroom Gravy

I love gravy, oh yes I do. Chicken gravy, turkey gravy, sausage gravy, red-eye gravy and, of course, mushroom gravy. Those of you who have followed my blog for a while know that I adore mushrooms, so adding them to … Continue reading

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Drink of the Month, October 2012 – Liqueurs

In honor of National Liqueur Day, which is October 16th, I decided to look in my liquor cabinet to see what I had on hand to make a celebratory drink. Oh my, I had no idea I had so many … Continue reading

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Bacon-Wrapped Dates Stuffed with Apples and Bleu Cheese

  I was looking for an easy appetizer to make for a party and wanted to use some Honeycrisp apples (my favorite!) that are now in season. I decided to stuff dates with bits of the apple, add some good … Continue reading

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Kel’s No-Mayo Potato Salad (Vegan)

Do you love potato salad but don’t care for the mayonnaise that most recipes call for? Here’s a great one for you to try. I have to admit that I love mayonnaise in my potato salad and was skeptical to … Continue reading

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Kel’s Bleu Cheese Bacon Bison Burgers – Yum!

Here’s yet another burger recipe, this time made with grass-fed bison, which I love for its taste and low fat content. I kind of blow the low fat thing by adding bacon and two types of cheese, but the addition … Continue reading

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Kel’s Crabmeat Newburg

When is the last time you enjoyed a great Crabmeat Newburg? Well, now’s the time to do so if you want to celebrate National Crabmeat Newburg Day, which is Sept. 25th. When I was selecting my food of the month, … Continue reading

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