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Growing Oregano – From The Planter to Italian Dishes
Most people who cook will have used the dried version of oregano, but growing oregano is easy. If you love the flavor of garden fresh taste in your recipes, be sure to try growing herbs. Oregano is a herb used in many international dishes, but is best known for use in Italian recipes. Oregano is […]
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Amaretto Southern Comfort Sour Cocktail
I enjoy experimenting with cocktail recipes. I often drink Southern Comfort with diet coke. I also love Amaretto as a liqueur. This drink was an experiment and I ended up really liking it. Treat yourself to my Amaretto Southern Comfort Sour. Treat yourself to an An Amaretto Southern Comfort Sour The drink has the almond […]
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Grilled Shrimp with Herbed Honey Marinade
It’s grill time at our house! There is nothing like a few skewers of grilled shrimp to take your barbecue to a whole new level. Shrimp hold up well on the BBQ and this blend of spices and honey is just delicious. I used fresh herbs in this recipe. I have fresh herbs growing in […]
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Adult Chocolate Milk – Kahlua, Vodka and Chocolate Milk
Kahlua liqueur goes beautifully with chocolate in cocktail recipes. This adult chocolate milk cocktail combines the coffee taste with cream, chocolate milk and vodka for a great taste sensation. It is rich and delicious! There is something slightly decadent about drinking an alcoholic chocolate milk from a special cocktail glass. Today, we are going for a […]
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Peanut Butter Fudge Cake with Coconut Pecan Frosting
Oh my goodness – all my favorite things in one dessert! If you love peanut butter as much as I do, and the combination with chocolate is one of your favorites. If coconut and pecans tempt your taste buds too, look no further than this delicious recipe for Peanut Butter Fudge Cake with Coconut Pecan […]
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Strawberry Begonia – Great as a house plant or a ground cover
I’ve always considered strawberry begonia plants as an indoor plant, since that is the way that I have generally grown them. But I had a surprise this year when I discovered that the plant is a hardy perennial for me here in North Carolina. Growing Requirements for Strawberry Begonia Plants I purchased several small strawberry […]
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Macaroni Salad with Peas and Carrots – Great BBQ Side Dish
This Macaroni Salad with Peas and Carrots makes a Great Barbeque dish Generally, I don’t eat macaroni salads. I try to limit carbs where I can. But this macaroni salad with fresh peas and carrots appeals to me, since I adore fresh peas. The recipe is rich and creamy and makes a great picnic or […]
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Orange Delight – Refreshing Citrus Salad
Tropical Taste Sensation – Orange Delight Are you looking for something light but still gives you a hint of sweetness? My mother used to call this Orange delight recipe the “Weight watcher’s dessert” since they had one very similar and it was about all the original weight watchers diet used to allow for desserts…something with […]
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Easy Turtle Brownies – My Dad’s Favorite
These yummy turtle brownies are shout out to my dad. One of my dad’s favorite sweet treats are turtle chocolates. He always has a bag hidden in his bed side table (with 11 grandchildren visiting, he has to hide his sweets!) This recipe for easy turtle brownies combines the great taste of caramel, pecan and […]
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Kahlua Rumba – Adult Ice Cream Milk Shake
kThe creamy coffee taste of Kahlua is great for making fun cocktail recipes. The Kahlua Rumba is a milkshade for adults only! But you can make the kiddos their own without the alcohol so they won’t feel left out. Enjoy this Kahlua Rumba as a drink or as a dessert The drink is a nice mix […]
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Healthy Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookie Recipe
This Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookie Recipe has no Fat and Very little Sugar I love peanut butter and I love oatmeal, but putting them into a cookie can make otherwise good for you ingredients not so great for your diet (or waist line) I adjusted my normal recipe to lighten it up a bit and […]
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Mexican Vegetable Casserole with Black Beans
Enjoy the spicy taste of Mexican Vegetable Casserole This spicy Mexican vegetable casserole combines a host of nutritious vegetables with a blend of spices and cheese to make a hearty and healthy main course dish. Add a tossed salad or some avocado slices and you are done. I love recipes that make use of what […]
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Caribbean Coconut Rum and Pineapple Cocktail.
Cocktail recipes not only taste great, they can also set a mood for your party. Feeling like a trip to the tropics, cocktail style? Try this super delicious drink. I was turned on to this coconut rum drink by my husband’s business partner. Whenever we went out to eat, she would always order it and […]
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Grating Soft Cheese – Today easy Kitchen Tip
Grating Soft Cheese is easy if you follow this tip Have you ever tried to grate Mozzarella or other soft cheeses and found it difficult to do? I have and the cheese seems to sort of “wobble” and this makes it hard to grate it. Well this does not have to be a problem at […]
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Jewelry Displays – DIY projects to Organize your Treasures
If you have a lot of jewelry, you will most likely find that it ends up in trays or drawers in a big muddled mess. But with a bit of creativity, on of these DIY jewelry displays will have your treasures organized in no time at all. Jewelry Displays from Re-Purposed Materials. The projects make […]
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Easy Strawberry Pie with Whipped Topping – Delicious Summertime Treat
This Easy Strawberry Pie is fast and simple to make and will satisfy the sweetest of taste buds in your family. I just used deep dish pie crusts for mine but you can make your own crust if you wish. Easy Strawberry Pie is a Summer time Taste Sensation Fresh strawberries make such a great […]
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Shrimp Alfredo with Broccoli – Creamy and Delicious
One of my favorite restaurant dishes is Shrimp Alfredo with broccoli. I love the richness of the dish. My daughter always orders it when we eat out together too. It is one of my favorite shrimp recipes to make at home. Shrimp Alfredo with Broccoli – Decadent Main Course This is my latest attempt. You […]
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Growing Basil – Learn how to grow it easily – Annual
There is nothing quite like growing herbs to add a farm fresh flavor to all your recipes. And if the plant is easy to grow, even better! Every kitchen gardener should try their hand at growing basil. If you are into vegetable gardening, it’s a great herb plant to add into your crops, too. Basil is […]
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Watermelon Food Carving – So creative and Visual
In Thailand, watermelon food carving is considered a traditional and highly cultivated art. There are different opinions as to when fruit and vegetable carving originated but the most popular theory is that it started in Thailand in the 14th century. There are many different types of watermelon with varying flesh and rind colors. Their flesh […]
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Mexican Hat Coneflower – Sombrero Perennial
My local garden center does not often have plants that are too much out of the ordinary, so I was delighted to find this Mexican Hat coneflower right here for sale in Raleigh. This interesting variety of coneflower is also called the “Red Prairie Coneflower.” The perennial served as a dye source for Native Americans […]
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Growing Clematis – Great Vine for Mailboxes
These tips for growing clematis will help you give this vining plant a home in your back yard. Last spring, I repurposed an old mailbox into a place for my garden tool storage. I planted a few different plants around the base, but I was never happy with the look of it. I decided I […]
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Samoas Bars – A delicious home made Girl Scout Treat
When my daughter was much younger, I used to wait anxiously for the month when the Girl Scout cookies were ready to be sold. I bought boxes of Samoas cookies and Thin Mints and froze them so we could enjoy them during the year. This Samoas Bars recipe takes me right back to those days. […]
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Strawberry Chocolate Chip Mousse With Whip Cream
This Strawberry Chocolate Chip Mousse could not be easier to make. It combines just a few ingredients, all layered in a large wine glass and served with a dollop of whip cream. Best of all, this chocolate mousse is low in calories but still elegant. Strawberry Chocolate Chip Mousse is a Refreshing Delight It is […]
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Backyard Retreat Ideas – Some of My Favorites
These backyard retreat ideas are perfect for a lazy day. From a simple stone chair to a lavishly planted shady nook, these are all my idea of a great backyard retreat. We spend a lot of time in our backyards. They are a place for relaxation and getting a recharge from the day. Why not […]
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Cheesy Herb Biscuits with Tarragon – Great Side Dish
Whenever I go to Ruby Tuesday or The Red Lobster restaurant, I always look forward to their cheesy herb biscuits. I decided to try and make an approximation of them that would not break my calorie bank. These biscuits are savory and slightly rich but have far less calories than the restaurant version. Cheesy Herb […]
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More of my Favorite Outdoor Kitchens – Nature Style
These outdoor kitchens show that there is no need to be cooped up inside when the weather is warm just because it is meal time. I spend a great deal of time in the kitchen. Sadly my little kitchen is a narrow galley design with not much counter space. So I find myself drooling over […]