Category Archives: Appetizers

Seasonal Potluck: Sweet Potato Pecan Tartlets

These little tartlets were introduced to me a few years ago by my friend Natalie.  We had them as an appetizer, but they are sweet enough to put on your Thanksgiving dessert table.  They’re also an easy recipe addition because you can use pre-made … Continue reading

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Seasonal Potluck: Creamy Sweet Potato Soup

We’ve had a relatively nice week here in the Chicagoland area, given that it’s November and all.  However, we did have one gloomy, rainy and windy day and that called for soup!  Soup is the ultimate comfort food in my … Continue reading

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Mexican Shrimp Cocktail and Scallop Ceviche

And the heat wave continues…. Who wants to spend time in a hot kitchen, or even standing over a hot grill when it’s THIS hot?!  Sometimes even the thought of eating something hot, even if I didn’t prepare it, turns … Continue reading

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