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Molly Fowler, The Dining Diva

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As many of you know, I’m in the throes of packing for a move to San Antonio – and for a cookbook-aholic, this is a daunting task! It’s difficult to decide what travels with me, what goes to our retirement home, and what “goes”. Some of these books are like dear friends. After all of these years, I know Helen Corbitt – the grand dame of The Zodiac Room in Neiman-Marcus. I’ve relied on her Poppyseed Dressing, and Emerald Rice for as long as I’ve been cooking! And of course, who could leave Julia … [Read more...]

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Like most of us, when faced with making dinner, I want it all – easy, quick, tasty, nutritious, visually appealing, and with minimal dish-dirtying. Of course, it would be great if it incorporated chicken, a go-to staple in the fridge. And then there is also my current requirement, that it must be Whole 30 compliant. Ahhh…the things we go through to be better, healthier, blah, blah, blah. You know the deal. So…I think this recipe (sans feta and Tzatziki) checks all the boxes. It is easily … [Read more...]

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It’s summertime and the living should be easy, right? Fruits of all varieties are in delicious abundance, and are begging to be baked into a pie. I don’t know about you, but my first thought about pie baking is “pain in the neck” – not “easy”. Plus, your standard pie only serves six or eight. Well, my friends, I have discovered the solution – easy to make and easy to serve. It’s the Slab Pie! You slice into squares instead of those messy triangles, and this recipe serves a crowd. It is also … [Read more...]

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Brrrr...Baby, it's cold outside! Nothing warms the heart and soul like a bowl of chili. The real deal~no tomatoes; absolutely no beans! With a pot simmering on the stove, your home will smell FABULOUS, and your dinner guests will be chomping at the bit for the first ladleful! Serve it up as we do, with a dollop of sour cream, a sprinkle of grated cheddar cheese, and a few fresh jalapeno slices across the top. This is Heaven - West Texas-style! Incorporating a variety of dried chiles allows … [Read more...]

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