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Shop the Sale: Lasagna Pasta
I have not made Italian food in a long time, at least not the variety with pastas and sauces. That’s a very different thing than the lighter fare that comes from the Mediterranean side of the country....
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Shop the Sale: Chili-Lime Pork Loin
Prices on meat seem to be rising as quickly as the thermostat, but a whole pork loin is always a good value, especially when it’s on sale at Brookshire’s. I can’t tell you how many meals I can get out...
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Shop the Sale: Smothered Pork Chops
My younger son, Luke, had a really early soccer game last weekend, so we decided that we’d go out to eat breakfast after the game instead of trying to scrape something together in the wee (still dark!)...
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Shop the Sale: Shrimp Kisses
This time last week, I was packing my bag to go to the beach for a long weekend with my love. It was an amazing trip, and I have a serious case of beach fever after returning from those sunny, relaxing...
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Are you tired of hearing about my beach trip yet? Well, hang in there with me one more time. I promise, seafood recipes are worth it! Crabs are one of my favorite seafood types. When I go to the beach...
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Shop the Sale: Shredded Beef Tacos
I think I’ve mentioned before that we have Taco Tuesday at my house. Well, to be honest, it’s more like Taco Wednesday (which does not have the same alliterative value) because we have soccer until 8pm...
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Shop the Sale: Campfire Burgers
Food always tastes better on a camping trip. That’s my belief, and I’m sticking to it. Last week’s camping trip was filled with mountain bike rides, a really long hike around the lake and one seriously...
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Shop the Sale: Grilled Garlic-Parmesan Drumsticks
Growing up, my mom cooked chicken drumsticks pretty frequently. I have to admit that I didn’t eat chicken drumsticks for years after moving out of the house. Ours were never seasoned (it’s hard to cook...
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Shop the Sale: Maple-Bacon Toffee Bars
I was at home alone last night, a rarity for me these days. I had changed out of my work clothes and into comfy clothes, and I was browsing Pinterest for something totally unrelated to bacon, until I...
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Shop the Sale: Grilled Marinated Rump Roast
This is the time of year I want to grill meat, not slow-roast it in the oven. However, for rump roast, you want to not only marinate it but also cook low and slow to thoroughly tenderize the meat. With...
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Shop the Sale: Mexican Stew
I know what you’re thinking: It’s too hot for soup or stew for dinner tonight. However, the fresh flavors of this Mexican-inspired stew, brightened and finished off with lime, infuse a fresh summer...
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Shop the Sale: Cocoa and Chile-Rubbed Pork Loins
I truly believe that whole, boneless pork loins are one of the best values for your money in the meat department, especially on weeks like this one when they are on sale at Brookshire’s. They are so...
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Shop the Sale: Ribeyes in Red Wine Sauce
There is no such thing as too much steak unless you ask my doctor, of course. So, yes, we’ve cut WAY BACK on the red meat, but that doesn’t mean we don’t like to indulge in moderation. A good steak,...
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Shop the Sale: Lemon-Basil Pork Chops
I think I mentioned recently that I’m pretty much obsessed with anything citrus. In a previous post, I was talking about desserts. This time, I’m talking about a main course! Citrus is a great...
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Shop the Sale: Stir-Fried Pork Spare Ribs
Ribs are a staple of summer, but I rarely run across recipes that call for anything but grilling or baking. Then, I found this one, which calls for stir-frying the ribs. Sounds different, doesn’t it?...
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Shop the Sale: Jalapeño Popper Sliders
I wrote recently about going to the beach with my family. As I sit and write this, there are 23 of us crowded around two big breakfast tables, from my six-month-old niece and nephew to my parents, the...
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Shop the Sale: Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage Skillet
‘Twas the night before vacation, and I realized I still had a refrigerator full of food that would have gone bad by the time we returned from our trip. I HATE wasting food. Granted, I hadn’t planned...
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Shop the Sale: Beef Empanadas with Avocado Cream Sauce
I used to work with a woman named JoAnne who made magical empanadas. Her doughs were light and flaky, and her fillings were extraordinary. It would make my day when JoAnne showed up at work with a...
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Shop the Sale: Bacon Beef Sushi
I have this magnificent practical joke working in my mind, and I hope Paul isn’t reading this right now. I want to announce to him that we’re having homemade sushi for dinner. I would love to see his...
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Shop the Sale: Taco-Stuffed Baguette
My younger son, Luke, has been all into cooking this summer. He wants to help in the kitchen every time I make a meal, and he’s mastered several dishes on his own (like his breakfast scrambled eggs or...
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