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Green Chile Corn Cake

I’m a big fan of my tried-and-true “Jimmy Crack” Corn Cake. So are a lot of people I cook for. So why publish another corn cake recipe? It’s the same basic recipe at its core, but I was intrigued by … Continue reading

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My Favorite Menu

For a Christmas exchange this year, I was invited to share a full menu worth of recipes. I chickened out because I couldn’t decide at the last moment, but gave everyone my website address. I realized it’s not too late … Continue reading

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Great Guacamole

Of course the easiest way to make guacamole is to buy two avocados and a packet of mix and just stir them all together. My two objections to this are that first, I usually am lucky to make it home … Continue reading

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“Jimmy Crack” Corn Cake

Man this is good stuff. Every crumb of it always gets eaten. In the interest of making it a little less decadent for everyday, I use reduced fat sour cream and only 1/4 cup butter. But for fiesta time, it’s … Continue reading

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Border Macaroni and Cheese

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni 1 can condensed cheese soup (cheddar, fiesta nacho, southwestern jack, etc) ½ cup milk 2 cups shredded cheddar or jack cheese 1 (14 oz) can cut-up tomatoes, or 1 cup salsa Preheat oven to 350°. … Continue reading

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Give Your Cooking Ethnic Flair

Do you ever wonder what makes a dish Chinese, or French, or Italian? These are some spice and herb combinations that distinguish certain national cuisines. By using these combinations you can stick with a family of flavors and turn your … Continue reading

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Fiesta Taco Pie

1 lb ground beef 1 can condensed tomato soup 1 cup salsa ½ C milk 6-8 fresh tortillas, cut into 1″ pieces, or ½ pkg tortilla chips 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese Preheat oven to 400. In skillet over medium-high … Continue reading

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