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Kitchen Basics, Salt and Pepper

Let’s Talk Vanilla Beans {Kitchen Basics}

If you are one of those who thinks vanilla grew in little brown bottles on the grocery shelves, don't feel alone in your thinking. You have lots of friends in your corner. And it's okay. Just dont' be using that imitation stuff. It...

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Desserts

King Cake Bread Pudding

King Cake + Bread Pudding= Are you kidding me? Nope. This really happened. When I was preparing for my recent Mardi Gras segment on THV11 This Morning, Hubby suggested that I really ought to make Pascal's Manale Bread Pudding. You know the one?...

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Sips and Small Bites

Celebrating Super Bowl Week on THV 11 and Jalapeno Popper Dip

This week is Super Bowl Week on THV11, and I'll be joining in the celebration on Tuesday with my Lightened Up Super Bowl Nacho Bar. Yes, I know the mere mention of nacho doesn't not inspire the words "lightened up, " but I believe I have made...

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Entrees, Soups and Sandwiches

Mini Just Like Mother’s Muffulettas with Olive Salad

I'm not sure there's just one way to create a perfect muffuletta, but ever since they were created at Central Grocery in New Orleans, others have certainly been trying. Mother's Restaurant in the Crescent City certainly has served its share of...

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