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Creamy Ranch Cucumber Salad
Read more: Creamy Ranch Cucumber SaladPrintable version The cucumber originated in India and was domesticated by the 7th century B.C., it spread from there to China and the Ancient Mediterranean regions, According to Oxford Companion to American Food and Drink. The Romans ate cucumber and spread it throughout the empire reaching as far north as…
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Basic Italian and Honey Dijon Vinaigrette
Read more: Basic Italian and Honey Dijon VinaigrettePrintable version I was surprised by how easy and simple these vinaigrettes were to make. It seems I always have some sort of dressing tucked into the door of the fridge so I don’t think to make it from scratch. I’m glad I did though, both were made from stuff…
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Creamy Bacon Jalapeño Bites
Read more: Creamy Bacon Jalapeño BitesPrintable version This is the second of my cream cheese and sour cream appetizers that I created for a group of friends. (Here is the first.) This time, jalapeño and bacon are the star ingredients and a tortilla chip with a slice of cheddar cheese is the method of delivery.…
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Creamy Tomato Basil Cucumber Bites
Read more: Creamy Tomato Basil Cucumber BitesPrintable version Little treats to enjoy while socializing or as a prelude to a feast have been around for centuries, but in the United States the actual word “appetizer” began to appear during the 1860s, most likely as an English alternative to the French word “hors d’oeuvre” for a description…
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Skirt Steak with Smoked Cumin
Read more: Skirt Steak with Smoked CuminPrintable version I was shopping recently and came across a spice rack in the produce section. All the spices were sold in small sealed bags rather than bottles. There was a large variety and a few wild cards, one of which really caught my attention: Smoked Cumin. First of all,…
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Rosemary Roasted Red Potatoes
Read more: Rosemary Roasted Red PotatoesPrintable version Sometimes simple is just better. A potato is delicious when it is cooked perfectly with salt and pepper. The addition of a fresh herb is an easy way to crank up the flavor. This potato dish is as simple as it gets and it turned out incredibly tasty,…
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Spicy Refried Beans
Read more: Spicy Refried BeansPrintable version This recipe is an update of a basic refried bean dish I made back in May. This time I added some choice spices and a little cheese to the final product. I also tried to extract some heat and flavor from three habanero peppers while I cooked the…
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Chipotle Aioli
Read more: Chipotle AioliPrintable version The first time I ever tried chipotle aioli was at my favorite beer joint in Astoria, Queens called Sunswick. I would always ask for a side of it when I ordered their chicken tenders. I liked dipping the crispy tender into the smoky goodness before each bite. For…
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