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Kel’s Award Winning Black Bean Chili

I’ve been making my black bean chili for years, ever since I had my first taste of it at Mitch’s Tavern on Hillsborough St. I’ve been going to Mitch’s since I was an undergraduate at NCSU, and while I like a … Continue reading

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Tip of the Month, October 2011: Enjoy a Local BBQ Event

One of my favorite things about fall is all of the local BBQ events that area churches and organizations hold. As I mentioned in my earlier post “For the Love of Q” I always look forward to Lynn’s Crossroads Ruritan Club’s BBQ and … Continue reading

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Lamb Two Ways: Grilled Loin Chops and Greek-inspired Pita Pizzas

I have been a lamb fan ever since I was a baby starting to get my teeth. My Mom would give me a lamb chop bone to chew on instead of the normal teething ring most babies get. Yaaay, Mom! … Continue reading

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October Drink of the Month: 99 Apples Schnapps Liqueur

National Liqueur Day is October 16th – yaaay! Since October is also National Apple Month (check out my recent apple post), let’s celebrate with a couple of cocktails make with 99 Apples Schnapps Liqueur. The “99” refers to the proof, … Continue reading

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Food of the Month, October 2011: Apples

“Ducking for apples – change one letter and it’s the story of my life.” ~ Dorothy Parker – American writer, poet, satirist and original member of the Algonquin Round Table, 1893-1967. October is National Apple Month. The U.S. has approximately … Continue reading

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Meatloaf Muffins

I’d do anything for love – Meatloaf, Bat Out of Hell, vocals Well, Meatloaf, I bet you’d love the twist on this perennial home-cooked favorite and I assure you it is nothing close to what was served up in the … Continue reading

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Bacon-Wrapped Pesto and Cheese Stuffed Chicken

  For those of you who took my advice and grew your own basil this summer (see my previous post “Grow Your Own”) and/or if you made the easy pistachio pesto I blogged about in early September, here is a … Continue reading

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Free-form Lasagna

My recipe for “free-form” lasagna is based on Rachael Ray’s “lazy lasagna.” Lexi loves Rachael’s shows, and I happened to catch part of the one where she made this. I remember thinking at the time that I wanted to try this … Continue reading

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Peppery Pickled Okra

I made some okra pickles the same day I made my Quick and Easy Refrigerator Bread and Butter Pickles (click here for the recipe) since the okra was fresh and abundant at the Farmer’s Market. While the bread and butter … Continue reading

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Tip of the Week – Start a Food or Drink Tradition

This week’s tip is to start a new food and/or drink tradition. Most of us have a family holiday stand-by – whether it’s chile on Christmas Eve or corned beef and cabbage for St. Patrick’s Day – you get the point. My suggestion … Continue reading

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