My Kitchen By The Lake

It Is Time...

2013-01-20T14:36:00.001-05:00

I started My Kitchen By The Lake in 2010 when I moved to a lake house in Georgia with my daughter and two dogs. At that time, everything was new and fun and different and I...

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Beef Stir Fry With Peppers

2013-01-15T00:17:00.000-05:00

This popular recipe comes from one of my favorite food blogs, Rasa Malaysia . Quick, easy and perfect for any day of the week, all the ingredients should be right in your pantry. Yield: Serves...

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Easy Chocolate Brownies With Peppermint Bark

2012-12-08T18:17:00.002-05:00

I have so many of these to make this year I decided to take a shortcut...Ghirardelli's Triple Brownie Mix which, by the way, you can find at Costco. Because it already includes three types of...

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Lime Meltaways

2012-12-03T11:48:00.000-05:00

This post was originally published in Lindaraxa last August. We make these cookies every Christmas and give them away to our friends and neighbors. Today I am making them for Madame Mere...

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Easy Monkey Bread

2012-11-29T22:25:00.000-05:00

Gooey incredible stuff. Perfect for the holidays, specially Christmas morning with the grandchildren! For 12 Ingredients: 1/2 cup granulated...

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Turkey Quesadillas With Chutney And Brie

2012-11-23T15:08:00.001-05:00

To make the tortillas more pliable, heat them over a direct flame until just warmed through (or heat them a few seconds in the microwave). Expand ...

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Three-Pepper-and-Sausage Corn-Bread Dressing

2012-11-18T18:54:00.005-05:00

When I saw this recipe in the New York Times this morning I immediately thought of my daughter in law. She is fast becoming a good cook but more importantly, she is...

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Mandarin Salad With Caramelized Almonds

2012-11-11T23:46:00.001-05:00

This was the salad I served at the ladies lunch, although I increased the caramelized almonds to 3/4 cup and the sugar accordingly to 1/2 cup. I also omitted the celery. ...

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Tartelettes Aux Fruit Panaches

2012-10-28T21:22:00.000-04:00

I came across this recipe looking for a tart dough for my lemon curd. Although not appropriate for my purposes, as it needs to be rolled out fairly thin, it was the best and easiest...

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Sunday Outing At The Pumpkin Patch

2012-10-07T23:15:00.000-04:00

Every year around this time, we pack the dogs in the car and head out to our favorite place to pick out our pumpkins. This year was especial as I will be hosting a ladies lunch next Friday and...

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Southern Tea Cakes

2012-09-25T22:26:00.001-04:00

Southern Tea Cakes Slightly adapted from Country Weekends by Lee Bailey Makes about 30 cookies 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick) 3/4 cup sugar 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon baking...

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Thai Chicken Salad

2012-09-15T23:36:00.000-04:00

A great salad to bring along on a picnic or enjoy on early Fall boat outings. Serves 4 Ingredients: 2 chicken breast halves, each 1/2 lb. Salt and freshly ground pepper, to...

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The Art Of Entertaining

2012-09-10T20:45:00.001-04:00

I will be speaking this Friday, September 14th at 1:00 p, m, at the Dawson County Arts Council on the Art Of Entertaining. I will be sharing my tips on how to tailor the perfect event. ...

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Tomatoes Provencal

2012-09-05T22:24:00.003-04:00

Just five minutes into the cooking and these babies had my Georgia home smelling like a French country house....in the middle of a lavender field in Provence, in summer, right before lunch! The...

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On Vacation....

2012-08-05T21:34:00.002-04:00

Mom and I will be on vacation until after Labor Day. See you soon!

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Basmati Rice Salad With Summer Vegetables

2012-07-28T22:53:00.003-04:00

If you have a vegetable garden, this could be your best friend. Nothing like a cold rice salad in this heat! Ingredients: 1 small shallot, chopped 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf...

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Easy Summertime Coleslaw

2012-07-20T21:23:00.000-04:00

I have been making this recipe ever since I can remember. I had no idea it was from McCormicks, the spice company. Easy, fast, the real deal! Makes 8 (1/2-cup) servings. Prep Time: 10...

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Neiman Marcus Popovers!

2012-07-14T22:21:00.000-04:00

You will dazzle them at a ladies luncheon if you come up with these! Keep in mind a resting period of 1 hour. Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups milk 4 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons...

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Spicy Prawns With Zesty Avocado Spread

2012-07-12T15:46:00.000-04:00

The creamy avocado in these bite sized appetizers is a cool complement to the spicy prawns and the crunchy texture of the rice cracker. This delightful and gluten-free appetizer will whet your...

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Look Who Just Landed!

2012-07-04T13:45:00.001-04:00

The hawk in this case is one of a pair of hawks that live in the woods behind our garden. They rule the entire area along the creek and nothing, and I mean nothing, gets past them. The...

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Last Minute Red,White And Blue Trifle

2012-07-03T17:40:00.000-04:00

My daughter has been asked, at the last minute, to bring a dessert for a Fourth of July cookout. It seems the hostess underestimated the popularity of a lake house for tomorrow's fireworks display....

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How To Care For Plants In Hot Weather

2012-07-01T23:23:00.001-04:00

I am like a new mother these days checking on my plants every five minutes to see how they are dealing with 106 degree heat. Most of them are coping, except for my beautiful parsley, both curly...

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Cheese Drop Biscuits

2012-06-27T16:21:00.002-04:00

My mother always told me to trust recipes that came with a brand. After all, they showcase the product so they have to be good. This recipe is from the website of White Lily...

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Jacques Pepin Corn Parfait

2012-06-25T22:40:00.002-04:00

A parfait is a smooth cream dessert, and this savory recipe is creamy and smooth as well, hence the name. Corn dishes are always best in full corn season, with the ears picked fresh from the...

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String Beans With Ginger And Garlic

2012-06-14T22:48:00.000-04:00

French style green beans, or haricots verts as they are called in France, are now in the markets You can also find them at Costco and at Whole Foods. Don't miss the opportunity to...

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