Sensational Southern Skillet Cornbread

OK- get ready, this is deadly!! Can't make this too often because it is too good, with butter! And with a hearty soup, you just can't beat it. Cornbread with bacon and cheese. Glorious!Easy to whip up. You will need a skillet that goes in the oven, cast iron or enamel works best!...

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Ultra Luscious Lemony Loaf

I am not a fan of Starbucks, the insistent name on the cup thing, the long disorganized lines and waiting herd, ugh! But, that glazed lemon loaf...no one can beat it but YOU!I have made this many times, for a quick, tart delicious treat. It is the dense, intense triple lemon injection that makes this...

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Chunky Choco Turkey Chili

I love a chunky chili but don't like the flavour of packaged ground turkey. If you can have your butcher grind fresh turkey thigh, that's a winner flavour. Combining textures is fun though so here’s my take on a chunky turkey chili, a variation of my cousin Suzie Q's fantastic turkey chili...

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Cheater's Chicken "Pozole" Soup

This Mexican inspired "Pozole" soup is absolutely heartwarming. I call it a "cheater's" version as the original recipe is made with pork shoulder which imparts a very special flavour. This is a quickie version to prepare while maintaining the layering of flavours which is so key to this...

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Mom's Marvelous Mediterranean Sea Bass

After years of enjoying this fantastic fish dinner at my Mom's, we decided to cook it together for our New Year's Day dinner. Firstly so we could have it again...yum! And secondly, so I could finally learn the nuances of the preparation. The visit to Mom's fave fish monger was the...

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