Soups salads sandwiches :

Hot Tamale Burger

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This is another entry for the Blog Bites #5 Event, started by Nupur. I have some blogs that I used to frequent before I started blogging. And, these blogs are some websites that I know the url by heart. One such favorite blog was[...]

Asian Chicken Salad

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I don't know about you, but it's blazing hot where I am!  Here in Central Texas it's sittin' right around 100 degrees and I just about can't stand to go outside!  It's so hot, I don't even want to turn on my oven, so what's better than a[...]

Traditional Gazpacho

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‘Water, no ice…’, I said to the waitress at the restaurant, and as is usual she brought me water that was ice cold. That is quite normal, what I can’t understand is the skeptical look most waitresses give me, when I ask[...]

Chicken 'n Dumplin's

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Picture coming soon... Chicken 'n Dumplin's Y'all!  MMmmm... 2 whole chickens 4 quarts water 1 medium onion, diced 1 clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon pepper 2 cups half and half 1 bag frozen buttermilk[...]

Smokey Black Bean Soup

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It's been unusually cold here in Central Texas, due to the nation-wide Arctic cold front blowing through recently.  I was stuck at home one of these days and wanted something warm and comforting, but didn't want to get[...]

Thanksgiving Leftovers

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What to do with all the turkey? I have a few simple ideas for you. Especially if you are one of the few who actually has to go to work on Black Friday (ugh!). At least you’ll have a quick and easy lunch to pack. Turkey Noodle Soup[...]

Homemade Pimento Cheese

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Ahh, pimento cheese.   You either love it or hate it.  I happen to love it.   I hear it's kind of a Southern thing...it's our go-to pate in a pinch! Here's a quick and easy way to make it[...]

Cajun Red Beans and Rice

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Justin Wilson is probably one of my all-time favorite chefs.  He was never fancy, but he could keep your attention that's for sure.  His Cajun drawl was so strong, you had to listen closely.  He made down-home Cajun recipes[...]

Chipotle Corn Tomato Soup

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I put together this soup in a very short time for a healthy lunch yesterday. Its as simple as throwing ingredients onto a pot and then blitzing them. But it made for a very filling and healthy lunch. The Chipotle chilies in this soup, render a[...]

Chilled Carrot Coriander Soup

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Did you know that the herb cilantro is actually grown from coriander seeds? In fact, the herb cilantro is referred to as coriander leaves in a lot of places including India. I was introduced to this nomenclature only when I came here to the[...]