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After I made that fabulous Cilantro Lime Rice, I kept thinking of ideas for how I could use it. The first thing that came to mind was the Fresh Mex…

A  yummy Nebraska home-grown recipe for a French Dressing that’s kind of a mid west US obsession … my copycat recipe has less sugar, less fat, but it’s still super…

If you love pesto,  shrimp, and sun-dried tomatoes, you’re going to love this pizza. It’s got a layer of Pesto Rosso (sundried tomato pesto) underneath, a layer of Italian cheeses,…

All homemade breads are wonderful in my book, but Focaccia is one of those breads that is just heaven to bite into. This focaccia has extra Italian flavor from Italian…

One more for Cinco de Mayo: a simple breakfast  quinoa with Mexican flair. I had this for breakfast yesterday while I was working on that Cinco de Mayo collection. It…

I am baking up a storm because my friends and I are having a “wine & design” night on Friday night and they’ve conned me into bringing the food. Not…

I have had a marvelous Chipotle Cilantro ranch dressing from one of the local restaurants … I can’t quite recall which one, but I remember that yummy dressing. I found…

Adapted from The Green Chile Bible My family has been making this sauce for many years … ever since I got The Green Chile Bible cookbook, I think. My dad…

Have you tried marinating your chicken in yogurt before grilling? It’s a super-magical thing that keeps it wonderfully moist and delicious. I decided to kick up my yogurt marinade with…

Sometimes leftovers are simply best served on a bed of greens, with a sprinkle of cheese and a good dressing. I would totally choose this salad over a hunk of…