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Father’s Day Menu 2018

Father’s Day Menu 2018

This is Bert’s 22nd Father Day (!), and every one has been special and well deserved. We have always celebrated in a pretty low key way, with gifts leaning more towards the homemade “gift certificate” than the expensive glitzy toys. We were watching TV last 

Baked Coconut Jasmine Rice

Baked Coconut Jasmine Rice

I’m not going to lie to you: this Baked Coconut Jasmine Rice, is, in the opinion of all tasters, a little better without the toasted coconut. But it sure is pretty. This is an easy to make and easy to hold recipe that works well 

Pan Seared Pork Chops with Cherry Salsa

Pan Seared Pork Chops with Cherry Salsa

These quick pork chops are “kicked up” with the addition of the cherry salsa. The salsa is a deep red and has a slight bite because of the jalapenos. It does look a little like cranberry sauce, but that’s where the similarity ends. Honestly, the 

Date Night Mac and Cheese

Date Night Mac and Cheese

This Four Cheese Macaroni & Cheese isn’t to serve on date night – it’s for the kids (and babysitter if one is helping out). The evaporated skim milk and tomato sauce make this creamy and silky without being full of fat. I used cheeses we 

Salted Caramel Cinnamon Trifle

Salted Caramel Cinnamon Trifle

This elegant cinnamon-vanilla dessert is made up of easy layers that, when combined, are much greater than the sum of its parts. I made a trifle the first time when the cake I was making neglected to come out of the pan in a single