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Jamie's pita pizza

This recipe belongs to Jamie Estes. I am simply the messenger! She is a wonderful cook. So, I am sure this recipe is fabulous! It is, by the way, a mommy and me recipe. [more]

My cousin Stew

This is a really easy to make one pot dish, that tastes great. Even my mother-in-law begrudgingly admitted to liking it, as she asked for another bowl. Added bonus is that it makes the house smell … [more]

Sticky fish

Here’s a tip to help keep your fish from sticking to the grill. First clean your grill well. Once the grill is good and hot, dip a paper towel into a small bowl of canola oil and wipe across … [more]

Cooking Fish

When cooking fish over a high heat source I recommend covering the fish with thick cut lemon slices. Not only do the juices infuse down into the fish, but they help keep the moisture from escaping. [more]

Queer plum cake

It’s not queer, plum or cake, but it is really easy and really good. Dads who are afraid of the kitchen, this one is for you. The kids love making this one too. So, what’s with the name? … [more]

finger-lickin' chicken

Eating often interrupted playing when I was younger (unlike now where each part of my day revolves around where to order our next meal). This chicken, updated slightly from my mom’s recipe, has … [more]

Di's coconut cupcakes

In recent years, the cupcake made a huge comeback with Magnolia and the Barefoot Contessa on the east coast, and Joan’s on Third and Sprinkle’s in Los Angeles where I live. Our friends … [more]

Sweet cinnamon butter toast

I can still remember as a child waking up to the aroma of toast fried to a crisp in butter. A generous sprinkle of sugar and a good dusting of cinnamon completed it. Sweet and crunchy, my siblings … [more]

Low fat raspberry cream cheese muffins

These muffins are a delicious addition to breakfast or brunch, or as a tasty snack after school. The cream cheese gives the muffins a more gooey, moist texture that will keep you coming back for more … [more]

Shrimp, frozen or fresh

According to Alton Brown , our beloved TV chef, unless you are sure the shrimp is today’s catch, only buy frozen shrimp. Alton says, “Ice block shrimp is best, but individually frozen is … [more]

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