Category Archives: Dining at home

What are the foodie and winesnoop having tonight?

Pistachio-Crusted Salmon with Lemon Cream Sauce

Posted on March 11, 2013 by

Since the Winesnoop doesn’t really like fish, I’m always looking for ways to serve it that are acceptable.  We tried this last night and it was a HIT!!!  It also is very easy and presents well enough that you could … Continue reading →

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Bacon-Wrapped Cream Cheese Jalapenos

Posted on January 6, 2013 by

These are really, really tasty!  The spiciness will depend on the jalapenos, which are impossible to gauge until you actually eat them, so people need to be prepared for some heat.  (This recipe came from doughmestic.com.) Beat 8 ounces cream … Continue reading →

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Christmas Pizza

Posted on December 30, 2012 by

Since we always have homemade (usually vegetarian) pizzas on Christmas Eve, this seemed like a good one to try.  It not only looked great, but the flavor was good also.  (I got the idea from acouplecooks.com.) Stretch a pizza dough … Continue reading →

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Butter Snowman

Posted on December 26, 2012 by

I made this for Christmas dinner out of 1 stick of butter, a few peppercorns, a slice of carrot and some rosemary sprigs.  I have to work on a hat next year.

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Meatloaf

Posted on December 21, 2012 by

I saw this on the internet and had to give it a try.  It was really quite good and you can’t beat the ease of preparation! Mix 1 pound ground beef or turkey, 1 box Stove Top Stuffing Mix, 1 … Continue reading →

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Brats and Pretzel Appetizer

Posted on September 12, 2012 by

Bratwurst are great, but sometimes you don’t want to be offering whole ones as an appetizer.  These little bites are great for a party! Place 6-8 whole bratwurst (either plain or smoked with cheese or a combination of the two) … Continue reading →

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Setting Up a Temporary Kitchen During a Remodel

Posted on July 23, 2012 by

Having embarked on a major remodeling of our house, we have spent the last 12 weeks with no real kitchen.  We have eaten out a little more than usual, and we have great friends who have invited us for dinner … Continue reading →

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Lemon-Curry Quinoa Salad with Shrimp

Posted on June 13, 2012 by

Gifted with a package of lemon-curry quinoa mix from Roland (www.rolandfood.com), I decided to try it as a salad with some of the same ingredients I had used in a slow-cooker recipe.  It was great for dinner on a warm day and … Continue reading →

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Slow Cooker Shrimp Curry

Posted on May 21, 2012 by

This is a very easy, unusual recipe from an old cookbook (The Unwatched Pot) from 1975.  (Who knew there were crockpots back then?) It’s perfect for our temporary kitchen situation and is delicious.  I love the combination of flavors and textures. I … Continue reading →

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Slow-Cooker Corned Beef

Posted on May 2, 2012 by

This slow-cooker corned beef recipe was adapted from a recipe in Yankee Magazine.  I originally made it in a Dutch oven on the stove, but it worked great in the slow-cooker in my temporary kitchen.  The flavor is more subtle … Continue reading →

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