Have you ever heard the term, “Mitigated speech?” It is the term used by linguists to describe how we downplay or sugarcoat something being said. Mitigated speech is used in situations where we are trying to be polite, embarrassed or in speaking … Continue reading
I love the smell of food cooking all day in the slow cooker.The challenge is to get the pot roast to taste as good as if you had cooked it on the stove.The secret? Go the extra mile and brown … Continue reading
Let’s ring in the New Year with chocolate! Forget dieting! Most chocolate cookies made with cocoa powder don’t have the rich chocolate flavor that this one does. Who knew you could make cookies with Wilton candy melts!Candy melts, the chocolate … Continue reading
Sometimes the simplest recipes taste the best. When planning menus every item can’t be difficult to make and take a lot of time. You can have Orange Strawberry Salad on your table in less than 10 minutes! The colors are … Continue reading
These berry custard squares are the best summer dessert! The great thing about this recipe is you can have fresh summer flavor all year long when using frozen fruit. Kathi Baty, a dear friend of mine, took a family recipe … Continue reading
Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna with Asian Dipping Sauce 2 tuna steaks1/4 cup soy sauce1 tablespoon honey2 tablespoons sesame oil1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar (unseasoned)1/16 teaspoon ground ginger1/16 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 cup black and white sesame seeds1 tablespoon canola oilGarnish: Sriracha … Continue reading
I was in Jamaica a couple of weeks ago on a mission trip. (I’m not a very good missionary but that is a story for another time!) I was helping my dear friend, Becky Smalley; get patients ready for eye … Continue reading
Spring Asparagus and Pea Risotto 1 (32 ounce box) low sodium chicken broth1 cup water4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided1/2 cup Sweet onion, 1/4-inch dice2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon kosher salt1 and 1/4 cups Arborio rice (Arborio rice gives the creaminess we … Continue reading
Jalapeno Popper Dip is a huge hit in West Tennessee. The recipe comes from my super talented friend, Lana Robison, who lives in Bartlett, Tennessee. Lana says it tastes like restaurant jalapeno poppers but you don’t have to stuff, bread … Continue reading
Thanksgiving Dinner is so traditional for some people that the menu never changes. If Aunt Sally’s rolls and Grandmother’s dressing aren’t on the menu, things just don’t seem right. Others, like my Aunt Nancy, like to change things up. You … Continue reading
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