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Sweet and Smoky Salsa

April 18, 2017 by Melissa Howell 1 Comment

This home made Sweet and Smoky Salsa is a salsa-lover's dream! Better than anything you could ever buy in a bottle! We have great friends who make the best salsa. They Continue Reading

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Red Onion Rings

April 13, 2017 by Melissa Howell Leave a Comment

When I was a kid, I HATED onions. My mom tried to hide them in every food imaginable, but I could always tell. I would announce my detection of onions, and my mother Continue Reading

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Roasted Rosemary Garlic Potatoes

April 26, 2016 by Melissa Howell Leave a Comment

Everyone loves mashed potatoes. Baked potatoes are also a hit. But sometimes you need to switch things up a bit. You might even want to make something fancy for special Continue Reading

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Secret Ingredient Pico de Gallo

April 11, 2016 by Melissa Howell 5 Comments

One day, I was minding my own business when a friend insisted that I try her Pico de Gallo. Now Pico de Gallo is one of those standard Mexican salsas that is delicious Continue Reading

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Roasted Asparagus

March 28, 2016 by Melissa Howell 2 Comments

Did you know asparagus was a weed? I found this out when my parents got out of the car and picked it from a sandy ditch by the side of the road in Southern Utah. No Continue Reading

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Gourmet Mashed Potatoes

October 28, 2015 by Melissa Howell Leave a Comment

Mashed potatoes are a staple throughout the year, but especially for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. But holy cow! All that peeling! Making mashed potatoes for a Continue Reading

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