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Tonight I completed Martha’s Salsa Trinity with her Pico de Gallo from page 290. I also had some Salsa Verde and Roasted Tomato Salsa leftovers so we were able to sample all three tonight.  Jeff liked the pico de gallo … Continue reading →

Today I took a salsa break, but kept it spicy and Southwestern with Martha’s Biscochitos with Mexican Hot Chocolate from page 326. Here’s a fun fact, in 1989 New Mexico became the first state in the union to adopt its … Continue reading →

As promised, I’m working my way through Martha’s salsas, today I tried a Salsa Verde from the Southwest on page 290. Tomatillos are the main ingredient in salsa verde, along with some onion, garlic, and dried chili.  I couldn’t find … Continue reading →

Yesterday I had a Martha Project Interrupted day.  I spent much of the day down in St. Petersburg visiting my mother and step-father.  My mother made us a wonderful sausage and pepper dinner and I roasted some yellow tomatoes as … Continue reading →

Today I took the Martha road trip out West and traveled back in time for a nostalgic favorite, Pineapple Upside-Down Cake from page 400. I must confess that I was worried about this one.  Martha’s batter recipe is simple and … Continue reading →

This post has nothing to do with cooking.  It’s a shameless excuse to show pictures of my kitten, Minnie.  But do I really need an excuse for kitten cuteness?

Tonight I kept it easy and simple with a spicy little appetizer,  Cheese-Stuffed Jalapeños from page 293 of the Southwest. Martha explains that this is a more streamlined version of jalapeño poppers that you can find served everywhere from family … Continue reading →

Today I tried Martha’s Farmhouse Chowder from the Midwest on page 238. When I think of a chowder, I tend to think of New England and clams.  This is a chicken chowder that comes out of Midwestern farms.  It has … Continue reading →

Today I made a delicious Southern dessert, Pound Cake from page 218. I must share something embarrassing with you, dear readers … this was the very first pound cake I’ve ever made!  I know, I know, there’s no excuse for … Continue reading →

Today I took my culinary road trip to the Southwest with Martha’s Chicken Enchiladas Verdes from page 317. Martha notes that this recipe is lightened up a little from traditional enchiladas.  Much of the time the word “lighter” is synonymous … Continue reading →