Balsamic Vinaigrette
This is the recipe for the house dressing I served at the Acme Cafe. We went through it like crazy! It was used for the salads, it was also what I marinated my chicken breast in, and it is the base for the wonderful pasta salad we served. Simply Maurie Kay’s Balsamic Vinaigrette Yield = […]
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Carrot Cake
YUM! This carrot cake is the perfect balance of spice cake and sweet cake. I am not a big fan of a TON of carrots in a cake so I came up with this recipe. It is the perfect cake with a cup of coffee and a good book. The best thing is you start […]
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Beef Stroganoff
One of the hardest things to do when you are a busy mom is to not let yourself get into a food rut! I have been there. When you have three kids, a husband, a full-time job, oh and let’s not forget the dog and the cat :)! I would find those favorite (quick and […]
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Pork Chops with Pecan Honey Glaze
These pecan honey glazed pork chops are so wonderful. They make a great everyday dinner or can be served for the most special occasions too!
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Chicken Fried Dinner
The problem with making a good chicken fried dinner with steak, mashed potatoes, and cream gravy is that it is not an exact science. This type of cooking is something probably learned while standing beside your grandmother or your mom. Fried Chicken can be made with flour and milk or with flour and buttermilk or […]
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Taco Soup
This Taco Soup recipe is for those nights that you want something really easy to make! I use the word soup lightly because it isn’t soupy at all. I love to make this on cold nights and serve it with shredded cheese, Tostada chips, and some avocado. Taco soup is excellent reheated, and it also […]
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Cajun Pasta
This is possibly the most requested recipe from my seventeen-year-old and his friends. The recipe is easy to make! I have added an instructional video to show you just how easy! You can find variations of Cajun pasta, but my recipe has the perfect balance of spice and cream for a great pasta experience.
Mexican Pork Chops
When I was a little girl my mother used to make Mexican Pork Chops. They were always one of my favorites but I have not made them in years. Recently, I came across the recipe in my old recipe box and started craving them. So, tonight I decided to make them for my family for […]
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Chocolate Rum Cake with Peanut Butter Chocolate Icing
This Chocolate Rum Cake with a creamy Peanut Butter Chocolate Icing and an ice-cold cup of milk (my husband actually puts a glass in the freezer to get it extra cold before the milk is poured in!) definitely satisfies that occasional, overpowering craving for something sweet and delicious! This chocolate rum cake was a favorite […]
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Easy Baked Ziti
To me, this Easy Baked Ziti is an example of how cooking doesn’t have to be complicated. When I was cooking every day in the restaurant I loved it, but when I was at home with no sous chef and no dishwasher (my husband always complains about the number of dishes I can dirty up […]
