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Blackened Mahi Mahi Salad with Black bean & Corn Salsa

Bill’s been asking me to prepare more fish!  We picked up some Mahi Mahi at Costco in the frozen department and though it was a bit spendy, I was thrilled with its quality!  I have eaten blackened Mahi salad out at a restaurant some time ago and was inspired to create this dish based on […]

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Reuben Quesadilla’s on Pumpernickel Tortilla’s

Though I was craving corned beef with all the talk around St. Patrick’s day, I didn’t prepare any.  I always enjoy a good Reuben, which is a hot sandwich of corned beef, Swiss cheese, with Russian or Thousand Island dressing and sauerkraut.  If I’m making them at home, I usually grill them between slices of […]

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Scallops with Creamy Chorizo Broth

After watching a version of Hells Kitchen on television recently, Bill was hungry for scallops!  We see so many delicious foods on the Network but as you’re aware, we don’t have plentiful access to fresh seafood here in Minnesota.  We made a trip to Costco last week and by good luck they were hosting their […]

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Chocolate Chip Bars

I was able to help with “Monday Night Families” recently and offered to bring desert for 40.  A great group of volunteers donate their time as well as food on the first and third Monday of each month.  It is a time for families and young adults to come together for a meal and fellowship […]

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Brined Pork Chops

I was having all the kids over recently for Sunday dinner and was looking for something “different” from the items I had on hand in the freezer.  I had recently picked up some nice bone-in pork chops at Costco, so I sent off a text to Nick, learning that chops are one of his favorites!  […]

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