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Crostini with Herbed Cream Cheese and Salami

by Jerry 0 comments February 6, 2013 Recipes
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I love salami. I was raised in the Northern California wine country, so this delectable treat has been a part of my life since I was a toddler. I so love this Italian cured pork that I’ve waxed poetic about it before, here, here and here. Salami in one form or another has been a staple in [...]

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Homemade Baking Mix (DIY Bisquick Recipe Clone)

by Jerry 3 comments January 25, 2013 Recipes
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Let’s face it. Biscuit mixes like Bisquick® Jiffy® are convenient. They allow you to whip out a nearly unlimited number of recipes with minimal effort in the time it takes to open a package. You can make waffles, pancakes, scones, pizza dough, cakes and pastries in just a few minutes with these mixes. And they [...]

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Slow Cooker Chicken and Bean Soup

by Jerry 3 comments July 2, 2012 Recipes
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I’d like to introduce all of you to the wonderful, lovely and talented Jessica Russell. (Otherwise known as the other half of this blog, creative director, taskmaster, supporter and many other things.)   It also happens that she is a very talented author of sizzling romance novels, which makes this spicy recipe the perfect introduction. This [...]

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