From the monthly archives:

April 2010

Un-Fried Fried Shrimp Recipe with Homemade Tartar Sauce

April 26, 2010 4 comments
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This “un-fried” shrimp recipe gives you all the taste of fried shrimp without all the fat and mess. I like to serve this with salad and rice or just as an appetizer. This recipe is also great for a party because you can prepare these hours ahead of time and keep them in the fridge [...]

Crockpot Pulled Pork Sandwiches for BBQ Anytime

April 15, 2010 2 comments
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It may not be the height of Summer everywhere but there’s no need to wait on this amazing sandwich.   You can serve this on a fresh Kaiser roll or a whole wheat bun.   And, for lighter, healthier version, see “cook’s notes” below. ————————————— Serves 8-10 3- lb. boneless pork shoulder or pork butt [...]

Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution? – Take the Cooking with Sugar Food Challenge

April 12, 2010 2 comments
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Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver is trying to win the hearts of a West Virginia City by getting them to eat healthy foods. His new show “Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution,” documents his efforts to change eating habits in a community the network calls the nation’s unhealthiest community (Huntington, WV). If you haven’t seen the show I [...]

Spring Salad with Orange Dijon Vinaigrette Dressing – Simple Recipe

April 1, 2010 6 comments
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Making your own dressing is a great simple way to have an inexpensive and healthy, fresh tasting salad. Whenever I make a salad, people tend to enjoy it so much and want to know what dressing I buy.  Most of the time, I didn’t buy it but  just whipped it up with whatever I have [...]