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Spinach Salad with Mozzarella, Pears, Pine Nuts and a Warm Honey, Mustard and Bacon Dressing

I get a box of organic produce delivered to my doorstep once every two weeks from Door to Door Organics. Not quite a CSA but close and I really enjoy making dishes with what arrives in that box. This week it included spinach and pears and I love spinach with fruit and cheese components so [...]

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Quiche Lorraine with Caramelized Onions IS for Real Men!

I was 28 when I moved to Raleigh, NC from a suburb of St. Louis, MO. I had been married for just a couple of years when my husband was offered a management job with a telecommunications company and I was excited about the move. It was going to be hard to leave my young [...]

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Barbecued Baby Back Ribs Throwdown

I’ve been using a grill for a long time; first helping my Dad as a kid (back in the days of cavemen and dinosaur meat) and for many years perfecting a lot of dishes outdoors. I’ve even cooked a turkey at Thanksgiving on my grill! But I had been slow to come to ribs; guessing [...]

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Creamed Eggs on Toast Points

My children are both grown up and beyond the years of me hiding baskets or hunting for eggs (OK, I still put up this adorable little Easter tree with ornaments and yes, they are not so old they don’t expect a chocolate treat from Mom!). However, some traditions remain and this dish is a standard [...]

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Salmon with Mustard and Brown Sugar Glaze

I had a good friend over for lunch recently and needed something simple and fast; this salmon fit the bill for and was delicious. Served with some rice and a green veggie, it’s a great choice for a something special yet still quick and easy. Salmon with Mustard and Brown Sugar Glaze Summary: An easy [...]

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Hamburger Baked Bean Casserole

A friend of mine sent me this recipe her mother-in-law had made for the 4th of July; they were a hit and I wanted to share the recipe. I used to make something very similar years ago but they didn’t have the mix of beans or the barbecue sauce so I’m looking forward to making [...]

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Planked Salmon with Mustard Dry Rub and Honey/Balsamic glaze

A delicious salmon dish for the oven or to cook on the grill outdoors Ingredients: 1 whole side of salmon, or 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets Dry Rub: 1 tablespoon fine sea salt, preferably gray salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard Glaze: 1/2 cup honey 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar Melted butter, [...]

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