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Pasta e Fagioli
Happy Fall Y'all! I LOVE fall, especially when we get a nice cold day like today in Texas...it's 40 degrees, and it's not even November!...

Alice Birdsley
Oct 27, 20202 min read
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Crunchy Asian Chicken Salad with out of the world Peanut Dressing
This salad is packed with so much flavor and texture, it is sure to please. I recently made this salad and packed it for my 16-year-old...

Alice Birdsley
Oct 18, 20201 min read
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Garlicky Chicken Alfredo
Quick, easy and delicious dinner that is family approved and budget friendly.

Alice Birdsley
Sep 29, 20202 min read
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Savory Beefy Mushroom Casserole (AKA Best Darned Casserole)
Years ago I had a prepared dinner business where busy families could order different meals and pick them up once a week. Meals that...

Alice Birdsley
Sep 26, 20204 min read
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Cooking Demo for Messy Meatball Buns (AKA Saucy Cheesy Meatballs)
Cooking demo for YMSL Cedar Park for one pan saucy cheesy meatballs AKA Messy Meatball Buns
Alice Birdsley
Sep 18, 20202 min read
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Zucchini Fritters (Mucver) with Tahini Sauce
Mucver, Zucchini Fritters, Tahini Sauce In case you are wondering what Mucver is, it is a Middle Eastern favorite made with grated...
Alice Birdsley
Jul 14, 20203 min read
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One Pan Saucy Cheesy Meatballs
I recently made this dish while camping with my husband, daughter, and two friends. My friends calling it glamping as we have an RV with...
Alice Birdsley
Jun 23, 20202 min read
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Alice's Homemade Pesto
I fell in love with pesto back in college. I had it at a little Italian place and eventually found a recipe somewhere that I copied down...
Alice Birdsley
Jun 23, 20202 min read
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QUICK Salmon Patties
If you love Salmon, I hope you will try these super simple and delicious Salmon Patties ASAP!!!!! But first the quick story behind it. A...
Alice Birdsley
Jun 11, 20202 min read
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Pasta with Marinated Vegetables and Roasted Chickpeas
Marinated Vegetables and Pasta with Roasted Chickpeas I came upon this recipe in one of my Fine Cooking magazines a couple of years ago...
Alice Birdsley
Jun 4, 20202 min read
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Spicy Shrimp and the Cheesiest Grits with Andouille Sausage
Growing up in New Jersey the closest I ever came to eating grits was a bowl of Italian style polenta with braised pork. While polenta and...
Alice Birdsley
May 15, 20204 min read
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The Very Versatile Chicken Salad
This chicken salad has been a favorite item on my catering menu for over 10 years. People love it because of its simplicity. Literally,...
Alice Birdsley
May 5, 20202 min read
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Homemade Fresh Ricotta Cheese
You may be thinking, homemade ricotta!? Why make it, when I can buy it at the grocery store? Yes, you could, but why, when you can make...
Alice Birdsley
May 5, 20203 min read
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Caramelized Pork Belly Tacos with Sriracha Aioli
Pork Belly: a boneless cut of fatty meat from the belly of a pig. Or at least that’s what Wikipedia says, and it’s right - but it’s also...
Alice Birdsley
May 2, 20203 min read
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Crispy Fish Tacos with Darn It George Sauce
Years and years ago, my husband and I met for lunch at a seafood restaurant. I walked into it with the mindset of a generic lunch, maybe...
Alice Birdsley
Apr 24, 20204 min read
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Simple Elegant Scallops
These scallops are tender, full of flavor and have a lovely seared crust that is irresistible. I grew up eating scallops that were...
Alice Birdsley
Apr 15, 20202 min read
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Our Favorite Braised Short Ribs
These braised short ribs cook for 3 hours and come out incredibly tender and delectable. Serve them up with some creamy mashed potatoes...
Alice Birdsley
Apr 14, 20202 min read
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Ham and Cheese Quiche
Yesterday was Easter Sunday and I don't know about you, but I have quite a bit of ham leftover, so tonight I am making another family...
Alice Birdsley
Apr 13, 20203 min read
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Perfectly Crispy Chicken Thighs and Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Last night I made one of my husband's favorite dishes and its simple as well! These chicken thighs start on the stove and finish in the...
Alice Birdsley
Apr 4, 20203 min read
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Rack of Lamb with Caramelized Shallots and Thyme Crust
Easy impressive rack of lamb in under an hour!
Alice Birdsley
Mar 31, 20202 min read
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