Tav on the Ave: Great Bar Fare in Mankato
We have been visiting "The Tav" (Tavern on the Avenue) regularly for over 20 years. It was one of our favorite places to go in college at MSU and as a young married couple. When our daughter was born 13 years ago, our favorite server Tasha (now a … [Read More...]
Denver’s Rioja: Fabulous Mediterranean Bistro Fare
Since I often travel for work, I am fortunate to be able to sample wonderful restaurants all over the country. Last week I traveled to Denver for the … [Read More...]
Copycat Recipes: Hawaiian Sweet Bread
Learning to make your favorite restaurant or prepackaged foods at home not only saves money, it's usually a lot healthier. I recently saw a Hawaiian … [Read More...]
Quick Shrimp Tacos
This has been our go-to recipe for shrimp tacos after tasting them in San Diego for the first time in 2007. For me, it's the dressing that makes it … [Read More...]
Easy Raspberry Chipotle Salad Dressing
I am a big fan of recipes that don't take long; and if the outcome tastes like restaurant fare, even better! I picked up a bottle of this Archer … [Read More...]
Top Chef: The Cookbook just $3.99 for Kindle
This Wednesday, download Top Chef The Cookbook for Kindle for just $3.99. That's 87% off the print list price of $23.99. Note that Kindle deals … [Read More...]
Shrimp Creole
Shrimp Creole is a flavorful Louisiana recipe that relies on the flavors of the trinity (celery, onion and green pepper) along with Tabasco to give it … [Read More...]
Copycat Recipe: Carrabba’s Italian Grill Salad Dressing
This copycat version of the creamy Parmesan dressing from Carrabba's Italian Grill is my new favorite. Not only is it delicious, it's incredibly easy … [Read More...]
Homemade Condensed Cream Soups
Making homemade condensed cream soups is one way to save money and end up with a healthier product at the same time. Once you get the hang of it, … [Read More...]
Pecan Tassies: It Wouldn’t Be Christmas Without Them!
For our family, it wouldn't be Christmas without these Pecan Tassies. My grandmother made them and passed the recipe on down to my mom, and now I'm … [Read More...]
