By JerryR | January 11, 2013 at 10:34 am | No comments
In the wide wide world of food, there are classic dishes or offerings that have interwoven themselves into the very fabric of our culinary being. One of these classics is the shrimp cocktail. At its best, a shrimp cocktail is fresh and flavorful shrimp caught just off the...
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By JerryR | December 4, 2012 at 9:39 am | No comments
The weather outside is getting colder and that means we start craving those soul-warming foods that make the cold winter nights more tolerable. This chicken tortilla soup is a fairly healthy alternative to some of the thicker chowders out there and yet still warms you from the...
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By JerryR | September 6, 2012 at 9:22 am | No comments
Not too very long ago I was at a local barbecue place here in town and had their loaded baked potato casserole. Baked potatoes are one of life's great little side item gifts when paired with a sturdy protein such as a steak or good pork chop. Loading them up with things like...
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By JerryR | September 4, 2012 at 2:17 pm | No comments
Labor Day has come and gone and with it another summer is in the books. While that brings a tear to my eye in many ways, it also brings a smile to my lips as it means football is back in our lives. While football season is great for many reasons, one of it's most exciting...
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By CowTown Chow | July 9, 2012 at 10:47 am | One comment
Attempting not to sound like a total hypocrite when talking about making salad dressings at home is very hard for me to do. It's just so easy to swing through the dressing aisle at the store and pickup whatever you want. I will absolutely admit there are some good dressings...
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By JerryR | June 13, 2012 at 10:43 am | No comments
Summer is in full swing. The weather is warm and for me that means eating some lighter, crisper summertime fare. During the summer months when really great quality fruits and veggies are easy to come by, I'm always looking for new dishes to incorporate them into. This...
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