Cucumber Tomato Salad

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Bill and I are in Las Vegas enjoying some shows and of course amazing food! The other night we were at the Wynn, Cipriani restaurant, I had the most amazing salad and I immediately thought, "I need to create this at home"! I nailed it! 

Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookie

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This is one of my favorite cookies! So quick and easy! This is best with real butter, don't cheat this recipe with a lesser type! 

Garden tomato sauce! Figure friendly!

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I have an abundance of tomatoes this year....well, really, I have an abundance of everything! I have the Wee Bear running to the food bank once a week with a large shopping bag full of vegetables from my garden. I even put a basket on the board walk of the river in front of our Idaho home full of free veggies. So, I decided to make my own tomato sauce, Catsup and from this recipe for Tomato sauce, I made my own Enchilada Sauce. 

 

Fresh home made is full of fresh flavor!

Supremes de Volaille Orloff (Chicken)

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A French recipe learned in my 20+ years with Eva Kenly. This is easy to make and can be made completely ahead. It's chicken breasts with mushroom duxelles (sauteed mushrooms with Madeira) and a Gruyere sauce.....it is easy and delicious!

 

Strawberry Shortcake Roulade

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A roulade is a lot easier to make than you think. Whether it's a meringue roulade or a sponge, they're a simple dessert that can be jazzed up with a tasty filling. 

Crispy Garlic Pita toasts

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What meal wouldn't  be a little happier with some crispy, crunchy, garlic-infused pita toasts? From a ho-hum lunch salad to a simple chicken dinner or a Charcuterie board , allow me to offer up this way to perk up your plate. As long as you have a few rounds of pita bread and a bottle of garlic powder and Italian seasoning, pita toasts are just minutes away. 

Japanese Cucumber Salad

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I love cucumbers and have revisited a old family recipe to bring it up to date. This is a very healthy side salad with a refreshing finish!