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This site is a collection of some of my Family’s recipes;  a digital cookbook where we share old and new favorite recipes (and stop texting each other asking for copies of those great dishes).

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Crispy Baked Chicken Wings

Crispy Baked Chicken Wings 4 pounds chicken wings (halved at joints, wingtips discarded)2...

Garlic Lime Grilled Chicken Taco (Marinade)

Garlic Lime Grilled Chicken Tacos 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs1 teaspoon garlic powder3/4...

Mexican Black Beans

  Mexican Black Beans 1 teaspoon olive oil1/2 cup chopped onions3 cloves garlic (minced)1 16...

30 Minute Breadsticks

30 Minutes Bread Sticks Recipe 3/4 cup warm water1/2 tablespoon active dry yeast1/2 tablespoon...

SAVED Small Batch Apple Nut Oatmeal Muffins

SAVED Small Batch Apple Nut Oatmeal Muffins For the Streusel2 tablespoons rolled oats2 tablespoons...

One Hour Whole Wheat Dinner Rolls

One Hour Whole Wheat Dinner Rolls 1/4 cup milk1/4 cup honey6 tablespoons butter divided3 ½...

Egg Batter Pan-Fried Flounder

Egg Batter Pan-Fried Flounder With Green Garlic 1½ pounds boneless flounder or sole fillets...

Maple Pecan Pound Cake

  MAPLE PECAN POUND CAKE from the view from great island 1 cup unsalted butter (browned and...

Cast Iron Skillet Buttermilk Biscuits

SKILLET BUTTERMILK BISCUITS Recipe halves well. 4 cups all-purpose flour4 teaspoons baking powder1...

Sausage and Onions

Sausage, Peppers and Onions From Giada De Laurentis 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil1 pound sweet...

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Crispy Baked Chicken Wings

Crispy Baked Chicken Wings 4 pounds chicken wings (halved at joints, wingtips discarded)2 Tablespoons baking powder *aluminum free3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon cracker black pepper1 teaspoon paprika1 teaspoon garlic powder Adjust your oven rack to the upper-middle...

Mexican Black Beans

  Mexican Black Beans 1 teaspoon olive oil1/2 cup chopped onions3 cloves garlic (minced)1 16 oz can black beans, do not drain1/4 cup chopped cilantro1 teaspoon cumin1/2 teaspoon salt In a small sauce pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and...