Ever have a craving for Nachos but you are tired of the store bought salsa?  Not anymore!  Try this super simple salsa recipe and you will be eating more nacho chips than you know what to do with.  I love salsa in many different forms and on a variety of foods.

In the past I have used it on chicken nachos and most of all I love it on stunning quesadillas.  It is really easy to make and stores very well in the fridge as well.  Let me know what you think of this quick addition to any Mexican Fiesta.

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Today is another day of simplicity.  This recipe oozes flavor and texture.  Talk about easy to make.  This dish can be ready to go and on the table in less than 30 minutes.  I am dead serious.  When you hear it - it sounds complicated.  However, when you read the instructions below, it is all too simple.

Come with me and enjoy this simple dish today or when you are just craving an Italian twist.

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I thought I would take some time and share with you some tips that I have learned in the past about cooking one of my favorite foods - pasta.

I hear time and time again from people that have problems cooking pasta.  Whether it be over-cooked, under-cooked, tasteless or all stuck together, a lot of people struggle with cooking pasta.

First of all, 90% of cooking pasta is simply being there. That is, letting the telephone ring through to voice-mail; perhaps leaving guests in the living room talking amongst themselves and simply keeping your focus on the task at hand. By tending to the pasta, you’ll be able to do the only test available to judge its doneness: to taste.

These tips today will hopefully help you in the future when you are craving the starch that I love so much.

Follow along and by all means add your tips in the comments below as I may have missed some other great techniques.

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Happy Tuesday!  I know this post is just a sandwich but it’s an interesting and tasty sandwich that I threw together over the weekend.  Pork chops were on sale at the super market so I decided to pick them up.  I was craving avocado and hummus as well.  That is when I clued in - lets create a new sandwich!  I simply pan fried the pork chops with a little olive oil and salt and pepper. Let them cook through but allowed them to remain juicy. After that just add your hummus and sliced avocado and it is complete.

This is super simple with a nice balance of flavors and texture.

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Happy Monday everybody!  I hope everyone had a great weekend.  Today I thought I would share with you a great fall classic.  With thanksgiving just around the corner, serve this as a side dish that will warm you up and tantalize your taste buds.

I never tried basil before with this recipe. I really enjoy the punch that the basil gave. Let me know what you think!

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