Root Canal

I had a root canal today. I picked up dinner (ice cream) from CVS (while I had my Rx filled- I'll start tomorrow) and T fixed my beverage. Perfection.



Pro Tip- Ketel One is my preferred vodka. If you should find that you have exhausted your supply, or that you just want to try something new, try Southern Vodka. About $10 per bottle and Georgia made. Very Ketel-like. Ketel 2.0? Enjoy.



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Chicken and Sausage Gumbo- Cooking Light

I endorse this recipe fully. Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

I am from Louisiana and this is a fantastic version of the salty and fatty version. Note: more like 45 min- 1 hour, unless somebody is helping you.

Enjoy with the beverage of your choice.























This is where the magic happens- chicken meet roux.


More magic.

















Not pictured, Steamers Brown Rice. :-)

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Linguine with Ricotta Meatballs

Linguine with Ricotta Meatballs

You know how some recipes say they are fast and then you think that whoever determined that was confused? This is not one of those recipes.

It is so easy and fast. Also, you can substitute other ground meat. I recommend ground turkey.

This recipe introduced us to the Dell'Amore marinara sauce. It is now a favorite. Also, I recommend using the full jar because more sauce is better than less sauce.

It's Italian- so break out the Chianti!
































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Eggplant Parmesan with Parsley Orzo

We love this recipe: Eggplant Parmesan with Parsley Orzo


This Cooking Light recipe is a favorite. I would say that as far as eggplant goes, the smaller and more narrow, the better.

Eggplant can be bitter, so peeling it to make it look like Beetlejuice's suit and salting it are key.

Also, I prefer to use the small balls of mozzarella for the broiling phase. But, you use what you have on hand sometimes.

In any case, please enjoy with a robust Italian wine.





















































































































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The first week back at work after a lovely holiday was rough.

Thank goodness for delivery pizza and wings, and for T's awesome martinis shaking skills.

St. Angelos Pizza






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Location:Pizza Delivery! St. Angelos

Italian Braised Pork and Polenta

This is a favorite crock pot recipe.

Because I had a leftover pork tenderloin in the freezer, I used that cut of meat.

Italian Braised Pork









































Enjoy with any beverage that you wish!


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