Author Archives: CJ

Savory Onion and Ham Tart

  A picture says a thousand words and this one says I was not fast enough to get a picture of this tart before the guests devoured it, so all you get is a picture of my friend Robbie’s pie … Continue reading

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Spice Cake

It is a clear, cool and beautiful fall day.  There is nothing better than the smell of a spice cake baking in the oven.  This spice cake recipe is easy to do and the oats in this cake give it … Continue reading

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African Spice Rub

  African spice makes a great rub for either chicken or pork.  Tonight I am rubbing this paste all over some chicken breasts before cooking them on the grill.  You can marinate the meat covered and chilled for up to … Continue reading

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Removing Garlic Skins

Having difficulty removing the skins from garlic?  Microwave the garlic for 10-15 seconds and the skins will slip right off.       Share this:

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Lemon Bars

  The air is full of a sweet and lemon smell as we bake some lemon bars for our guests today.  I just love the flavor in these treats.  Try making a batch for yourself today.     Crust Nonstick … Continue reading

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Copper Pots

  Do you have pots and pans that are copper or have copper bottoms?  The copper soaked in the juice left over from a jar of dill pickles for 15 minutes will leave the copper looking like new.  My friend Jan says … Continue reading

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Keep your cheese from hardening

  Have you ever gone to pull out some cheese only to find that some of it has hardened?  I love a good cheese platter with lots of fruits and vegetables.  Most of the time the entire platter gets devoured, … Continue reading

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Jambalaya

  I lived in New Orleans for 5 years back in the late 90s.  Rich in culture and flavor, New Orleans is a city that I will always love.  Although I must say I do not miss the August heat and … Continue reading

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Blueberry Pie

Crust 2  1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon table salt 2 tablespoons sugar 12 tablespoons cold unsalted butter cut into 1/4 inch slices 1/2 cup cold vegetable shortening, cut into 4 pieces 1/4 cup cold vodka 1/4 cup cold ice … Continue reading

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Does adding water to hamburger really make it juicier?

A couple of months ago we heard from someone that for a juicier hamburger to add cold water to the beef before grilling (1/2 cup to 1 pound of meat).  It sounded interesting to us, but we also questioned what … Continue reading

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