Monthly Archives: May 2011

Shrimp Tacos – Dinner – Recipes

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Karen
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Shrimp Tacos Serves 4-6 Recipe 1 pound medium shrimp, deveined and peeled 3-4 tablespoons Mexican Spice Blend (recipe below) 12 corn tortillas 8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, grated 3 avocados, peeled and sliced 4 green onions, sliced 6 ounces grape … Continue reading →

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Grilled Corn & Black Bean Salad – Salads – Recipes

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Karen
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Grilled Corn & Black Bean Salad Recipe 4 ears fresh corn on the cob, grilled 2 teaspoons unsalted butter ½ teaspoon kosher salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper 1 16 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, … Continue reading →

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Peach Margarita – Drinks – Recipes

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Karen
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Peach Margarita Recipe 1 skinned and pitted fresh peach 1 cup ice 1 1/2 oz tequila 1/4 oz Triple Sec 1/4 oz Peach Schnapps Juice of ½ fresh lime Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.  … Continue reading →

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Artichokes with Basil Mayonnaise – Dinner – Recipes

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Karen
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Artichokes with Basil Mayonnaise Recipe 2 fresh artichokes, tips and leaves trimmed         2 tablespoons of fresh herbs, chopped (Basil, Italian parsley and Greek Oregano) Olive oil 1 teaspoon kosher salt           In … Continue reading →

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Spinach Salad with Strawberries and Pecans – Salads – Recipes

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Karen
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Spinach Salad with Strawberries and Pecans Recipe 8 ounces fresh baby spinach 1 1/2 cups sliced fresh strawberries 1/2 cup pecan halves, lightly toasted Optional,  2 to 3 ounces crumbled goat cheese . Dressing 1/4 cup blended oil 2 tablespoons … Continue reading →

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Guacamole – Appetizers – Recipes

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Karen
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It’s a beautiful Saturday evening and I’m on my way over to my friend Terry’s dock, here on SML to enjoy this fresh batch of guacamole that I just made.  Our husbands will love it! Guacamole Recipe 4 avocados, large … Continue reading →

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Triple Chocolate Cupcakes – Desserts – Recipes

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Karen
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Triple Chocolate Cupcakes This is new to market and they are so DECADENT! Some cupcake making tips: 1) When using store bought cupcake or brownie mixes use a fork and not a hand mixer which may over mix the batter. … Continue reading →

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Gazpacho – Soups – Recipes

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Karen
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  Gazpacho Recipe 1 hothouse cucumber, halved and seeded 1 red bell pepper, seeded ½ yellow bell pepper, seeded 4 roma tomatoes ¾ medium red onion 3 garlic gloves, minced 3 cups low-sodium vegetable juice ¼ cup champagne vinegar (or … Continue reading →

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Strawberry Jelly, Bacon & Fried Egg Sandwich – Breakfast – Recipes

Posted on May 14, 2011 by Karen
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I was at the grocery store this morning and ran into some great friends (Kay & Mike) and they had asked about my blog… I shared that I was going to blog today a peanut butter & bacon sandwich.  They … Continue reading →

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Peanut Butter & Bacon Sandwich – Breakfast – Recipes

Posted on May 14, 2011 by Karen
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Peanut Butter & Bacon Sandwich Recipe 2 slices of bread, toasted 1 teaspoon butter 1-2 tablespoons of creamy peanut butter 5 slices center cut bacon, cooked Drizzle of honey

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