Monthly Archives: July 2015

Chocolate Chess Pie. Yet Again!

Posted on July 25, 2015 by Jane

This is the BEST pie over.  OMG it is so amazing.  I asked my friend what kind of “cake” he wanted for his birthday (tomorrow!) and he said “Chocolate Chess Pie”. So here you go: Chocolate Chess Pie As always … Continue reading →

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Peach Cobbler Cake Recipe

Posted on July 24, 2015 by Jane

I get so many peaches in my weekly produce delivery..  I wanted something besides a cobbler or pie this time.. So I found this recipe (it originally called for canned peaches but I modified it for fresh peaches!) It’s baking … Continue reading →

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Icebox Cucumber Pickles Recipe!

Posted on July 24, 2015 by Jane

These are fabulous. I make them differently EVERY time!  Sometimes I throw in a jalepeno, or maybe an onion, or even a green pepper or garlic cloves.  I put a serrano pepper in one time, as well as a habanero!!  … Continue reading →

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Sweet Corn Relish Recipe

Posted on July 23, 2015 by Jane

I saw this recipe and thought “oh my that sounds fabulous”..  Of course I tweaked it 🙂 Ingredients: 1 cup apple cider vinegar 1/4 cup sugar 1 tsp kosher salt 1 tsp prepared horseradish 2 cups fresh corn kernels (about … Continue reading →

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Carrot Soup with Brown Butter Pecans Recipe

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Jane

I was amazed at how sweet the carrots were in this yummy soup!!! Don’t be intimidated by the number of ingredients!! Ingredients: 1 lb carrots 4 Tbs unsalted butter, divided 1 medium white onion, chopped 3 sprigs fresh thyme 1 … Continue reading →

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Old Fashioned Chocolate Cake

Posted on July 16, 2015 by Jane

like Grandma used to make!!! This recipe makes a 2 layer, 8 inch cake. Or 20-24 cupcakes (depending on the size). 3 cups flour (all purpose) 2 cups sugar 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp … Continue reading →

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Vodka spiked tomatoes

Posted on July 16, 2015 by Jane

Sounds complicated – but they aren’t!!! What makes these tomatoes special is that they are peeled. Don’t worry – after you blanch them, their skins slip right off, and you are rewarded with tender little tomatoes. They’re given a serious … Continue reading →

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Fresh Pico De Gallo Recipe

Posted on July 16, 2015 by Jane

I love love LOVE fresh pico with cilantro 🙂  Don’t you?!? Ingredients Tomatoes and onions – (I prefer white or red onions) – use same amounts of both Jalepeno peppers – to your liking squeeze 1 or 2 limes for … Continue reading →

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Garlicky Roasted Cauliflower Recipe

Posted on July 15, 2015 by Jane

This was fabulous!  I got the cauliflower in my weekly produce delivery box and just wanted to make something NEW..  So I did 🙂  My daughter gobbled it up – and I bet you and your kids will, too! Ingredients: … Continue reading →

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Peach "Pickles" Recipe

Posted on July 14, 2015 by Jane

Love me some peaches.  So does my daughter!  Truth be told, she was absolutely horrified when I told her I was going to make “peach pickles”!  She said “don’t waste PEACHES!” However, all good 🙂  They are fabulous!  These are … Continue reading →

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