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Payday® Peanut Butter Cookies

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Pay Day Cookies

You think you know someone. You know what I mean don’t you? You’ve been married more than 21 years, you think you know every little detail about that special someone, especially their likes and dislikes. Well, in case the years haven’t yet enlightened you, let me clear up a few things. You never really know all the details about your beloved…..yes that is right NEVER. This is how it is meant to be and this is what makes the journey the sweetest.

This is a silly little incident that brings this home clearly. Ever since those star struck dating years, I knew my husband did not like peanut butter. I mean I knew he detested peanut butter. It has been an inside family joke that he adores and even requests Reece’s Peanut Butter Cups® but he will not eat peanut butter. No quick lunches or picnics made up of PB & J’s for this family, no siree. In all these years, I never once baked peanut butter cookies. [Read more…]

Red Wine Sangria

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Sangria

After all the hoopla over Cinco de Mayo yesterday, it seemed only fitting to reminisce over other refreshing beverages for the warm days ahead. With temperatures soaring into the 80’s this week, the time is now to sweep off the deck or patio and enjoy refreshing drinks as you begin to dream of the summer days ahead. Why not invite your friends over and catch up on all the news over libations?

It was great fun sharing my favorite recipe for Frozen Margaritas on the Kansas City Star’s Chow Town Food Blog yesterday. [Read more…]

Black Bean Corn Salad

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Black Bean Corn Salad

We invited friends over last weekend to celebrate Cinco de Mayo a bit early. Anytime we can share margaritas and Mexican food, then laugh and giggle is a good time in our book.

When I was planning the menu, I really did not want to serve traditional refried beans and rice with our fajitas. So many attending are watching their carb intake and I wanted everyone to have room for dessert. Banana Cream Pie seemed like a perfect ending to the spicy food. Kathy came to the rescue and suggested I serve a Black Bean salad. Great idea! So much better to offer fresh options then cheesy high carb fillers. [Read more…]

Grilled Vegetables

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Grilled Vegetables

Studies show that we should eat 4 to 5 cups of fruits and vegetables each day. Are you on track? Some days are better than others in our busy lives but one thing is for sure, Grilled Vegetables are always a winner with my family. They rank as high as roasted vegetables on our vegetable likeness scale.

Select your favorite veggies and follow these suggestions from Better Homes & Gardens. The next step to guarantee no vegetable leftovers is to serve the grilled goodies with a favorite sauce such as the Miso Dressing that was featured in my recent article on the Kansas City Chow Town Blog or an ever popular standby round our dinner table, pesto. [Read more…]

Glazed Lemon Bars

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You know it is coming and it must be getting closer. Are you ready? Apparently Kathy and I are ready and waiting. Spring is teasing us this year, isn’t it? One day sunny and even down right balmy, then the next day explodes with a swoosh, cool, bitter and freezing. Sun, rain, hail and snow….ahhhhh…..life is good in the Midwest. Wouldn’t change a thing. (Ok, that is a lie!) [Read more…]