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Chocolate Ice Cream

Chocolate Ice Cream

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Please follow and like us: Chocolate Ice Cream Our family always had ice cream in the house.  My father would make us both a bowl of ice cream every night.  We sat together with our ice cream and talked while we at it.  Then it […]

Grilled Watermelon Salad

Grilled Watermelon Salad

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Grilled Watermelon Salad Grilled Watermelon Salad another easy composed summer salad.  So fresh, so good! You can grill the watermelon on an outdoor grill or use a grill pan inside.  Either way it will taste delicious.  This Grilled Watermelon Salad is perfect for summer family […]

BBQ Sauce for Hamburgers

BBQ Sauce for Hamburgers

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BBQ Sauce for Hamburgers This recipe is from my great aunt, Sally Prucha from 1958.  Sally is the 2nd female from the left.  I did tweak it slightly. This is a BBQ Sauce for Hamburgers not for ribs.  The heat and spice are just right […]

Company Potatoes  a.k.a. Funeral Potatoes

Company Potatoes a.k.a. Funeral Potatoes

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Company Potatoes a.k.a Funeral Potatoes This finished dish is a nice change from potato salad for the holidays.  Company Potatoes, otherwise known as, Funeral Potatoes are sure to be a crowd pleaser.  This is a popular hot potato casserole in the Midwest.  This dish is […]

Heirloom Tomato Salad

Heirloom Tomato Salad

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Heirloom Tomato Salad What did I have for dinner tonight?  A flavorful Heirloom Tomato Salad. I was able to pick up some Heirloom Tomatoes.  Unfortunately, they only had one type which is more of the Brandywine Heirloom Tomato.  When I grow them myself or get […]

Raspberry Peach Sorbet

Raspberry Peach Sorbet

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Raspberry Peach Sorbet Summer holidays!  We are coming up on the 4th of July, Independence Day in the United States.  There is nothing better than a nice bowl of Raspberry Peach Sorbet for a great refreshing dessert.  The color red fits in nicely with the […]

Hibiscus Lemonade

Hibiscus Lemonade

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Hibiscus Lemonade Hibiscus Lemonade is light and refreshing and you can adjust the sugar to taste.  Perfect for a cool summer drink. Hibiscus is a genus of flowering plants in the mallow family.  Hibiscus Flowers are packed with antioxidants and have many health benefits.  They […]

Fennel Orange Salad

Fennel Orange Salad

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Fennel Orange Salad This is a bright and refreshing Sicilian Fennel Orange Salad with a wonderful orange citrus vinaigrette. I like to use both Cara Navel Oranges and Blood Oranges, but you could use  whatever oranges you have access to. Equipment:  The easiest way to […]

Tempura Shrimp

Tempura Shrimp

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Tempura Shrimp We go to the Renaissance Faire almost every year.  Most people gravitate to the Turkey Legs, but I always look for the Tempura Shrimp.  Succulent deep fried shrimp in a light and crispy tempura batter. When I make these, I typically use a […]

French Potato Salad

French Potato Salad

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French Potato Salad There are many Summer Potato Salads.  This French Potato Salad with a bright Dijon Mustard Vinaigrette is loaded with flavor and sure to be a hit at any gathering.  You will want to use French haricots verts instead of American green beans […]


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