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MOVE OVER, EL NIÑO – GIANT PORK FLAVOR FRONT TO SWEEP THE NATION THIS FALL

Celebrity Chef and National Pork Board Chief “Porkcaster” Doreen Colondres Puts Lean and Flavorful Pork Recipes on the Radar. With the calendar now flipped to September, celebrity chef, and chief “Porkcaster” Doreen Colondres is predicting a 100% delicious fall season marked by a pork flavor front phenomenon that will set a new standard for weather-related…

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October 8, 2015

Houston’s Taste of the Nation Event – DISCOUNT TICKET Promotion

Join Me at Houston’s Taste of the Nation for No Kid Hungry People who know me well, know that I love volunteering my time towards helping a great cause. So when I found out the Houston’s Taste of the Nation was happening I knew I had to be a part of it this year. Every…

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August 14, 2015

Refreshing Summer Chicken Lime Soup

I know what you are thinking… “Soup in the middle of summer? No thanks!” I get it, everyone is looking for something that will cool them down during these scorching hot summers. Trust me, living in Houston… It gets unbearably HOT out here so I completely understand. Let me tell you though that I recently…

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July 18, 2015

Quick SHRIMP SCAMPI!

Total Time: 40 min / Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min /Yield:4 to 6 servings Ingredients 1 pound spaghetti 4 tablespoons butter 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 1 shallots, finely diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional 2 zucchini, cut into half-moons 2 tablespoon capers, chopped 1/2…

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June 30, 2015

Mozzarella in Corrozza – Giada de Laurentiis

Saw this recipe today and fell in love! It’s a kicked up Grilled Cheese Monte Christo! YUM!! TOTAL TIME: 18 min / Prep: 10 min / Cook: 8 min YIELD: 6 to 12 servings INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 pounds thinly sliced smoked mozzarella 12 slices whole-wheat bread 18 fresh large basil leaves 8 large eggs 1…

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October 9, 2014

CHEF Blu-ray/DVD Giveaway – Starring Jon Favreau & Sofia Vergara

Get ready to get hungry with Universal Studios Home Entertainment’s CHEF (Blu-ray/DVD) which is available on Blu-ray™, DVD and Digital HD with UltraViolet™ NOW starring Jon Favreau, Sofia Vergara, John Leguizamo, Scarlett Johansson, Robert Downey Jr.! For a chance to win your very own copy of a CHEF DVD… just choose to do 1 or…

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October 1, 2014

WIN a CHEF MERITO Basket!

Chef Merito is a family-owned business that feature a full line of special seasonings, spices and herbs. The products combine only the freshest and highest quality spices and are dedicated to enhance authentic Latin American, Mexican, and Spanish cuisine. The products are easy-to-use and encourage everyone to make each dish their own! If you know Mexican…

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September 25, 2014

Mexican-Style Pork Butt (Shoulder)

My favorite cut of meat has to be the port butt (shoulder) because you can create a million and one meals from this wonderful hunk of meat! The versatility is amazing so I LOVE using different spices or vegetables to flavor the meat and of course we can’t forget about leftovers the next day. YUM!!…

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July 29, 2014

This is the why I love Bobby Flay… Grape Focaccia!

Breakfast routine is usually cereal and Cooking Channel! This yummy recipe popped up on the tube when I sat down… and there is just something about crunchy thick bread that is so comforting! I know what your thinking… grapes and bread… but this bread is so thick that the sweet juicy grapes are a great…

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July 11, 2014

Father’s Day Dinner – Coffee Rubbed Rib-Eye

Need ideas for a yummy Father’s Day dinner ?!? Last night, the hubby surprised me with some steaks so of course I had to make Bobby Flay’s awesome Coffee Steak Rub. I’m not big coffee drinker but I LOVE the smell of coffee. I’m a big fan of Bobby Flay’s seasonings and this rub will…

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June 11, 2014