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Salsa Verde

Posted on September 21, 2010September 7, 2012 by Jacky Hackett

It feels good to get back in the kitchen!  I was inspired (and finally had time) to take a shot at canning after visiting my brother and sister-in-law’s house.  She had canned cases of fresh tomatoes, greens beans, and beets all that came straight from the farmer.  They sent us home with with one of…

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A Slice of Summer – Margarita Cake

Posted on June 13, 2010November 10, 2020 by Jacky Hackett

Bundt cakes are the ultimate in low maintenance cake making.  Especially when it involves using a cake mix.  There are countless ways to liven up a simple cake mix.  The Cake Mix Doctor is my go-to for ideas.  It has more than just Bundt cakes too.  Block party season is here and there is nothing…

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Cinco de Mayo Celebration {Tex Mex Beef}

Posted on May 4, 2010March 13, 2021 by Jacky Hackett

Looking for a meal to make for celebrating Cinco de Mayo, look no further.  This recipe is probably on of the best slow cooker recipes I have made, second only to the Guinness Corned Beef and Cabbage I make for St. Patrick’s Day.  This meat is extremely tender and tasty.  I made it with all…

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Drunk Chick in a Clay Pot

Posted on January 3, 2010January 11, 2013 by Jacky Hackett

Before the holidays I was making great progress on clearing out the fridge, freezer, and pantry.  When my husband goes to the store he tends to stockpile like the stores will just up and close one day.  The holidays wiped out any and all progress.  Today I did a major detox of the food situation. …

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