Sweet and Spicy Grilled Chicken Wings

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    This one is short and sweet, and a little spicy too. Sweet and Spicy Grilled Chicken Wings have become a regular weeknight meal for us, usually every Monday, our BBC Top Gear Family TV Night. The wings are quick and perfect with a side of sweet potato fries, and seasoned beans of some sort. Plus they’re grilled. Which means healthier, with no greasy continue reading …

Strawberry Tart

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  This Strawberry Tart had been hanging around in the back of my mind for a while, so a few weeks ago I thought I’d see if it would work. Plus with a little too much puff pastry in the freezer that has accumulated from the holidays, it was the perfect excuse to give it a go. The pastry was thawed, the edges turned up, continue reading …

Honey Lemon Balm Spritzer

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  Before addressing our bountiful lemon balm, I grabbed bunches of the happy herb for a refreshing batch of Honey Lemon Balm Spritzers, adapted from a recipe I found last August in Bon Appetit.

Artichoke Feta Garlic Bread from Tasty Kitchen

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    Over the past couple of years I’ve enjoyed many recipes found over at Tasty Kitchen. There’s a slew of great recipes for all occasions and for all cooking levels. This Artichoke Feta Garlic Bread is just one of those recipes.     So simple, yet so full of taste and perfect for an up coming dinner party. It can easily be prepped a continue reading …

Citrus Tea Biscuits and a Berry Honey Shortcake

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    Lately I’ve been experimenting with replacing cane sugar with honey in many recipes, including baked goods. Honey is great for helping create moist goodies, but when baking with honey, it’s not just a matter of replacing the same amount of sugar with equal amounts of honey. Other adjustments have to be made, proportions adjusted, temperatures slightly reduced. It’s very important to pay attention continue reading …