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A Burrito for Breakfast
Read more: A Burrito for BreakfastPrintable version The first time I ate a breakfast burrito was at McDonald’s after they were added to the menu in 1991. I thought they were great from the beginning and it is the item I choose most when I start the day with breakfast at the golden arches. A…
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Spicy Chipotle Crunchy Tacos
Read more: Spicy Chipotle Crunchy TacosPrintable version There are many ways to make tacos but I tend to break them down in two ways. The first, which is more authentic to Mexico, is putting most of the effort into a salsa, which will contain all the chili and seasonings that make the taco yummy. The…
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Crispy Chicken Tenders
Read more: Crispy Chicken TendersPrintable version When I started to cook gourmet recipes and entertaining people, I found that kids were not as receptive to the food as the adults. The kids where hesitant to eat a new concoction and preferred simple flavors that they were familiar with. I learned this through cooking –…
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Peanut Butter and Chocolate Buckeyes
Read more: Peanut Butter and Chocolate BuckeyesPrintable version Since I can remember, every Christmas my Mom has made buckeyes. She makes a number of sweet delicious treats during the holidays but these yummy peanut butter and chocolate delights are hands down my favorite. There have been a number of occasions in the past where I have…
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Cheesy Chili Dog Dip
Read more: Cheesy Chili Dog DipPrintable version Looking at this dip will add calories. It’s the Medusa of all party dips. Weight Watchers wants me arrested for creating this culinary monster that registers a colossal 13 points per serving. I would recommend eating this guilty pleasure no more than twice a year – unless your…
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The New York Club Pizza
Read more: The New York Club PizzaA typical New York slice of pizza has a thin layer of sauce and a simple blend of Italian cheeses as toppings. The crust is thin, making it easy to fold into a taco shape for eating efficiency. It’s the opposite of Chicago-style deep dish pizza which is more likely…
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Beef Stew to Warm the Soul
Read more: Beef Stew to Warm the SoulPrintable version There is a lot of stuff about the cold weather that I really don’t like – blizzards, frost bite and having to change my wardrobe to pants instead of cargo shorts. One thing I do like about cold weather is comfort food. To me, slow cooked cuts of…
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Thanksgiving Leftovers: Turkey Chili
Read more: Thanksgiving Leftovers: Turkey ChiliWhile I lived in New York, I always volunteered to work for Thanksgiving. That way I would be guaranteed to be home for Christmas. A few years ago, I began having my own Thanksgiving party the Saturday after for all of my friends who were also away from their families…