A Little Personal History: Salsa adds that special “zing” with so many things, regardless what’s being served. While there are more variations of salsa than the stars, here’s my favorite Salsa Verde (green chili sauce). Description: Salsa verde is a type of spicy green sauce in Mexican cuisine. It is based on Mexican green tomato
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A Little Personal History: Our family loves bananas. However, sometimes a few become very ripe before they’re eaten. When that happens, it’s time for some great tasting banana nut bread! Description: Banana nut breads come in all varieties. It should always start with fully ripe bananas.   Categories: Bread Servings: 1 loaf Time: – Preparation:  
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A Little Personal History: For an appetizer, these bacon rapped shrimp are to die for. When asked to bring an appetizer to a party, this is one of my go to dishes. Enjoy! Description: Categories: Appetizer Servings: 24 – 30 appetizers Time: – Preparation:   20 minutes – Cooking:         10 minutes Equipment: Cutting board and knife/scissors,
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A Little Personal History: There are so many Sweet and Sour dishes it’s hard to keep track. And they all use sweet and sour sauce. Why use store bought when it’s so easy to make your own tha Description:   Categories: Sauce Servings: 2 cups Time: – Preparation:     5 minutes – Cooking:         20 minutes Equipment:
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A Little Personal History: Living in Castle Pines Village, CO, often frequenting the Country Club for golf, lunch, dinner and other activities, my girls and I loved the famous “Castle Pines” milkshake. For my youngest, Erica, it became her favorite dessert/treat. She left me no choice but to discover the “secret” recipe 😉 Description: Categories: Dessert
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A Little Personal History: If you’d like to make some HOT appetizers, look no further than these bacon wrapped, stuffed grilled Jalapeños! Here’s my tried and true recipe. Description:   Categories: Appetizer Servings: 2 dozen stuffed peppers Time: – Preparation:   20 minutes – Cooking:         10-12 minutes Equipment: Cutting board and sharp knife and scissors, 2
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A Little Personal History: When grilling some great meats, fish, poultry, etc; you always need some great grilled veggies to go along. Here’s how I grill vegetables. Description: Categories: Vegetables Servings: 4 Time: – Preparation:   10 minutes – Marinade:         3 hours – Cooking:         20 minutes Equipment: Cutting board and knife, measuring cup, large plastic resealable
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A Little Personal History: Sure, you can throw raw veggies on the grill yet marinading first is what makes all the different between OK and Awesome. Description: Categories: Vegetables, Marinade Servings: 1 cup Time: – Preparation:   10 minutes Equipment: Measuring cups and spoons, medium mixing bowl, 1+ cup glass container Difficulty: Easy Ingredients: 2/3 cup
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A Little Personal History: You can cook up corn in a variety of ways. My favorite is grilling seasoned corn on cobb in aluminum foil. Here’s how I do it. Description:   Categories: Vegetables Servings: 8 Time: – Preparation:   10 minutes – Cooking:        30 minutes Equipment: Measuring cup and spoon, large skillet,
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A Little Personal History: Wanted to come up with a sauce that works well with Salmon and Tuna steaks, either as a marinade and/or sauce for grilling, sautéing, or baking. Let me know what you think. Description: Categories: Marinade, Sauce Servings: 1 ½ cup – 4 Salmon or Tuna steaks Time: – Preparation:   10 minutes
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