appetizers

Romaine Salad with Hatch Chile Dressing

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by Nancy on August 29, 2011

Well, we are still feelin’ the Hatch chile love over here so I’ve got another recipe for you using these fabulous chiles. (You have, of course, already run out and got some, r-i-g-h-h-t???) Phew.. you ...

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Chili Con Queso

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by Nancy on August 25, 2011

Buenos Dias!!! This week, we’ve been having a bit of a “fiesta” around here… the occasion being the arrival of an ENTIRE case of Hatch chiles from Melissa’s Produce! If you haven’t become acquainted with ...

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Thai Chicken Tortilla Bites

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by Nancy on August 15, 2011

A few weeks ago, we went out after a game with some friends to the local CPK (a.k.a. California Pizza Kitchen). The kids of course all ordered pizzas but the grown ups opted for a ...

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Spanish Gazpacho

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by Nancy on August 1, 2011

I’m b-a-a-a-c-k!!!!! And Texas did not disappoint – it was HOT! Well, at least to this native Southern Californian. Having never lived more than a mile from the beach I am just not used to ...

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Zucchini Silver Dollars

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by Nancy on July 15, 2011

a.k.a. – What to do with a surplus of zucchini Maybe you have this problem – or know someone who does – a garden that produces far more zucchini than one could ever hope to ...

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When I found out Matt Armendariz was coming out with a book I was excited. When I found out the title  was “On a Stick” I was thrilled. When a copy of his book arrived ...

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Camping is one of those things you either love or hate. Me? I love camping and am a pretty experienced camper. My girlfriend? Not so much – her idea of camping involves staying at a ...

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Margarita Granita with Spicy Shrimp

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by Nancy on May 4, 2011

Happy Cinco de Mayo!!! Yes, it is the day that Mexicans celebrate the Mexican Army’s  victory over French forces at the the Battle of Puebla  on May 5, 1862. For the rest of us , ...

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Savory Goat Cheese Panna Cotta

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by Nancy on May 1, 2011

There is a lot to be said for simplicity – especially right now. Right now it seems my life is moving at a breakneck pace. It’s all good, but it’s hectic. My brain is stuffed ...

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