Spicy and zesty, BBQ shrimp packs a ton of bold flavors. This recipe is perfect either for an appetizer or a main course. BBQ shrimp made quickly with simple ingredients. […]…
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- Appetizers/Cocktails
- Breakfast
- Bundt Cakes
- Desserts
- Meals For One
- Meat/Seafood
- Pizza/Pasta
- Salads
- Side Dishes
- Slow Cooker/Casseroles
- Vegetarian/Health Food
Braised Chicken and Kale
Can I get a show of hands of everyone still recovering from a candy hangover? My hand is up HIGH. I rarely eat candy, and never in the quantities I’ve […]…
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Seasonal Potluck: Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
I went all out this weekend making these cinnamon rolls. This is the classic example of a food I DO NOT eat. I like sweet stuff, but never for breakfast. […]…
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Easy and Light Feta and Spinach Dip
Believe it or not, a healthy spinach dip recipe does exist! I had another fabulous fun month weekend! The weather was beautiful, and we hit up an oceanfront Oktoberfest on […]…
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Seasonal Potluck: Caramel Apple Crunch Pie
I promised you another pie this week, and here it is! Another fabulous find from Pinterest! That site is just chock full of so-bad-for-you yummy deliciousness. This pie was described […]…
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Seasonal Potluck: Vanilla Honey Peach Butter
Adios August! Thank you for being such an excellent month! Everyone is still talking about fall, but I’m thinking about September, after labor day, when all the tourists leave, and […]…
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Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
I did pretty good for my first installment of “cooking my pantry”. There is a whole lotta pantry items up in this business! These turned out great, although a little […]…
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Bourbon Smoked Chicken
My brain is still feeling a little sun-fried this Monday morning. A complete opposite from what those on the east coast are dealing with, we here in San Diego had […]…
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Grilled Vegetable Salad with Feta
Veggie, veggie, bo beggie, banana fana fo feggie……No, I am not becoming a vegetarian. Yes, I just really, really love vegetables. If only I was always this way, my mom […]…
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Light & Flaky Strawberry Hand Pies
Sweet strawberry desserts are fun for everyone, especially when they come in a nostalgic, hand-held package, like these Light & Flaky Strawberry Hand Pies. Use your favorite pie crust recipe, and these hand-held pies will take little time and become a family favorite!…
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Seasonal Potluck: Blueberry Champagne Popsicles
Its Friday! In Seasonal Potluck land, that means HAPPY HOUR! Blueberry month, no work, booze…..it pretty much doesn’t get much better than this! Last summer I got some popsicle molds, […]…
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Steak Kabobs with a Fiery Pepper Sauce
My acupuncturist told me that I have a weak pulse and need to eat more red meat, so this one is for her. Have I told you how much I […]…
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Farmers Market Veggie Pizza
Looking for the best local pizza? Bring home a haul from your farmer’s market and turn it into a fresh, seasonal vegetable pizza. Well folks, I’m finally off on my mini […]…
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Party Preview
Who’s ready for a pool party tomorrow? What are y’all cooking/eating/drinking for the holiday?…
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You can grill anything, even salad
Yesterday was the official first day of summer which called for some grillables! In the short history of betsylife, I’ve done a lot of grilling experimentation. I’ve made clams on […]…
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Pizza on the grill
Yup! You can make almost anything on the grill, including pizza (and clams, who knew?) I’ve seen lots of grilled pizza recipes online and was anxious to give one a […]…
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