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Orange Peach Sugar Free Syrup

October 29, 2013 By Gwen Brown 16 Comments

I promised this orange peach syrup recipe a (mumble) weeks ago, and today, I deliver.
Peach & orange have been a favorite flavor combination since I was in middle school, and my Mom made some fuzzy navel Nada-ritas one weekend. The tartness of oranges PERFECTLY compliments the tangy sweet notes of peaches.

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THM Chili Mix & E Style Chili Recipe

April 30, 2013 By Gwen Brown 43 Comments

This THM chili mix recipe is basically a re-working of my family favorite chili mix recipe.  I’ll give you the ‘test batch’ recipe, and the jar-full recipe, as well as a DELICIOUS E style chili with ground beef! Making the chili mix recipe in a big batch means it’s just as convenient and quick as…

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Tzatziki Sauce Recipe

February 28, 2013 By Gwen Brown 6 Comments

So, you need a tzatziki sauce recipe to go with your Greek burger, which is already sizzling away to perfection on the grill.  I’ve got you covered! My version of traditional Tzatziki sauce is based on this recipe.  Which is supposedly the best, and most authentic recipe from a real Greek Grandma.  Sold! I’m just…

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Greek Spice Blend Recipe

December 7, 2012 By Gwen Brown 8 Comments

greek spice mix recipe

Behold the Greek spice blend recipe of destiny. I know this is technically “cheat” blogging, since this is the first recipe I ever posted on my blog here, but the photographs were SO awful, that I went back and added some decent pictures. The Greek dressing recipe deserves decent pictures.  It is life-changing. If you’ve…

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Ranch Dressing Recipe & Mix

September 15, 2011 By Gwen Brown 35 Comments

  A good ranch dressing recipe is something every home cook should have in her recipe box.  This is the one I have in my box.  And it is GOOD! It’s is a ‘bulk’ recipe, so you’re making up a big batch that can be used as a seasoning in many other foods, as well…

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White Gazpacho Recipe

August 12, 2010 By Gwen Brown 2 Comments

cold cucumber soup recipe

It is so stinkin’ hot here.  This White Gazpacho recipe is the only thing that sounded edible for lunch, so I whipped up a batch, and basked in the creamy, chilled cucumber goodness.  I am not usually a fan of cold soups…tomato based gazpacho soups somehow feel like eating blended salsa to me.  Without the…

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