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Great Northern White Chicken Chili

On my birthday, I wanted something special. Since it was cold, I wanted chili, but not any chili. I wanted a bowl of white – Great Northern White Chili, that is.

New Years Eve Asian Chicken Wings

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Asian Chicken Wings

When I was a little girl, my mother took me to some function where there were Asian chicken wings on the buffet table. I have always loved chicken wings, and these were wonderful.

For years, I have been trying to duplicate them, never with success. Either they were burned, or they tasted flat, or they were too salty, or they were too sweet, or they were not brown at all. Yuk! Well, I was determined to finally start the New Year with a great recipe.

Without further ado, the recipe!

Spicy Ham Rolls – Birthday Impossible! Spane’s 7th Birthday Party

Creating the perfect seventh birthday party for Spane.

Thanksgiving Prep – Keep Your Sanity

Thanksgiving prep can be challenging for several reasons, making it a holiday that can sometimes be stressful for those responsible for hosting or cooking. Here are strategies to help you have a great celebration.

Pickled Watermelon Rind and Pickled Beets – I’m in a Pickle!

In Act 5, Scene 1, of Shakespeare’s The Tempest, King Alonso asks his jester, Trinculo, “How camest thou in this pickle?” And the drunk Trinculo – who has indeed gotten into trouble – responds “I have been in such a pickle since I saw you last …”

Well, I’m not in that sort of pickle. I made Watermelon Rind Pickles.

Apple Brown Betty with Red Hots Sauce … And the Award Goes To…

Award-Winning Apple Brown Betty with Red Hots Sauce

This award-winning Apple Brown Betty is served with deep-fried apple skins and Cinnamon “Red Hots” sauce. Share with a friend. It will get rid of the doldrums quick as can be!

How to Make a Perfect Turkey in a Nesco Roaster Oven

What Perfect Turkey is Supposed to Be

I didn’t go to my Grandmother’s for Thanksgiving. My mother and I usually cooked a Cornish hen and left it at that. When my mother died, I moved in with my Aunt Georgia, Grandmother, and Grandfather. This was when I discovered a really good turkey, the way turkey was supposed to be.