Tag Archives: Paula Deen

A 5-Star Rated Entree Without Leaving the House


It was a nice Sunday so Mr. Special and I wanted to enjoy the outdoors. Not wanting to be in the kitchen, I decided to use the slow cooker and cook chicken that we had defrosted. What to do with … Continue reading

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Tasty Slow Cooked Beef PLUS Dessert


What may seem like a simple meal in the slow cooker can mean a tasty, special meal for two. Ingredients such as garlic, shallots, carrots and jarred piquillo peppers offers a variety of flavors in this easy slow cooked dish. … Continue reading

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My Recipe is in the FINALS!!


My recipe Italian Ravioli with Pesto is a Finalist  in the Tyler Florence Ultimate Wine and Food Sweepstakes !! THANKS to Everyone Who Voted for My Dish!!! So, now it’s up to Tyler Florence, himself, to review the final recipes and decide on … Continue reading

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TIME IS ALMOST UP TO VOTE!!


You Only Have Two Days Left to Vote for my Italian Ravioli with Pesto in the Tyler Florence Wines Ultimate Food & Wine Experience.   Please vote today AND tomorrow!! When you vote for me, I owe YOU, so please let me know  when … Continue reading

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NEW RECIPES USING DARK MEAT CHICKEN


There was a sale at the local market on chicken . . . leg quarters. Well, needless to say, I stocked up the freezer.  I am always reminded of Paula Deen liking dark meat for the flavor. I’m sure others feel … Continue reading

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LAST But NOT LEAST!


For my last entry into this season’s (Season 2) Real Women of Philadlephia’s Video Host Contest (Sponsored by Kraft and Paula Deen) I knew I had to “pump it up a notch” but keep it simple too!! So, I decided … Continue reading

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All The Rage: Gourmet Hotdogs!


With the competition “heating up” at the RWOP (RealWomenofPhiladelphia.com) (Kraft) Video Hosting Contest, I had to “bump it up a notch” and enter an Entree worthy of Philadelphia cream cheese. I think I did it!  I got the idea from this month’s … Continue reading

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Fun Friday Treat!


So, I decided to follow one of Ms. P’s (Paula Deen) brownie recipes. (That should tell you right there, this is going to be G O O D!) Her Maggie’s Decadent Brownies found at Food Network.com sounded yummy, but I was … Continue reading

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A Cookbook Could Warm the Heart?


I’m hoping that using a public library could help me win the hearts of Kraft judges with this video pitch for a 30-second web commercial. Perhaps? or Perhaps Not? It was fun trying to film. It was also a little tough … Continue reading

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Enjoying the Snow with a Christmas Dinner Recap!


Well, I’ve got to show everyone the wonderful snow here in North Carolina. (below)  Wow!! 6 inches and it’s still snowing and will be for a few more hours. YEAH!! I’ll be making snow cream again!!  A deer appeared first … Continue reading

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