Category Archives: Recipes

Kel’s Spicy, Saucy Meatballs

In hopes of finding the best meatball sub in Raleigh, last month I asked my readers for their recommendations. One lucky responder (congratulations, Lee!) won a $25.00 gift certificate to Harris Teeter just for commenting.  I am almost finished with … Continue reading

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Tip of the Month, February 2012: Love Chocolate? Get This!

This month’s Food Network Magazine is all about chocolate (planned around Valentine’s Day, no doubt.) It has a host of wonderful recipes, including a ton of desserts such as chocolate chip cookies, fudge, cakes and pies, and a special pull-out … Continue reading

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Food of the Month, February 2012: Sweet Potatoes

For the shortest month of the year, February has many great food holidays. I decided to choose sweet potatoes, not only because I consider them to be a “super food,” but mainly because they remind so much of my late, … Continue reading

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Savory Sweet Potato Skins

Potato skins are one of my go-to bar foods, but I must say that these homemade sweet potato skins are some of the best I have ever had, period. Once you try these, you may never want skins made from … Continue reading

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Jalapeños Stuffed With Sausage and Cream Cheese

The first time I had these wonderful stuffed jalapeños was years ago on a beach trip. My dear friend Martha whipped up a batch of them and I’ve been hooked ever since! They are so easy to make and seriously … Continue reading

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Irish Coffee Rocks!

Why National Irish Coffee day is January 25 instead of March 17 is beyond me. At first I thought it might be because Guinness was the official drink on St. Patrick’s Day (it’s not). Maybe it’s because it is usually … Continue reading

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Banana-Pineapple Muffins

  Stop! Don’t throw away those brown bananas and waste food and money. Instead, use them to make tasty banana-pineapple muffins with a wonderful streusel topping. These muffins are extremely moist – your kids will love them and you will too!

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Food of the Month, January 2012: Soup

January is national soup month, which makes sense since it is normally cold outside. What better way to get nice and warm than with a nice bowl or mug of hearty soup? For those of you who have followed my blog, … Continue reading

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Drink of the Month, December 2011: Bubbly, of Course!

“I drink champagne when I’m happy and when I’m sad. Sometimes I drink it when I’m alone. When I have company I consider it obligatory. I trifle with it if I’m not hungry and drink it when I am. Otherwise … Continue reading

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Pear and Bleu Cheese Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette

I like to make this salad in the late fall/early winter when pears tend to go on sale. The cool and sweet pears mix well with the creamy avocado and bleu cheese, crunchy pecans, the peppery and slightly bitter spring … Continue reading

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