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Please check in. Parts of Houston and surrounding areas are flooded and will continue to flood. If we live under a small cloud we had 3-4 inches of rain yesterday afternoon. If we live under a big cloud we had up to a foot of rain. I live where flash flood warnings and the rains are...

This salad is refreshing and great with grilled meat, fish or quesadillas. Chill for several hours before serving. 4 cups cooked black beans 2 cups canned or frozen corn 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 purple onion, chopped Fresh jalapeno to taste Salt and pepper 1/2 cup minced cilantro or parsley...

I bought a box of brown sugar a couple of years ago. Obviously I don't often use it. What's left in the box is hard as a rock. Does it deteriorate? If not, how can I soften it? Or Should I just throw it out?

4 fresh tomatoes* 1/4 onion coarsely chopped 2 green onions coarsely chopped 1 large clove garlic, chopped 2 tablespoons tomato puree (optional) 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped 2 serrano peppers, chopped Juice from 1/2 lime Pinch of sugar Pinch of salt *If you can't find any good...

3 lbs. salmon filets 1/4 cup olive oil 3 T. light brown sugar 3 T soy sauce 2 T lemon juice 2 T. dry white wine Mustard Sauce 1 c. plain yogurt 3/4 c. Creole mustard 4 T. Worcestershire sauce 1 T. Dijon mustard 3/4 tsp fresh ground pepper 1/2 tsp dried basil 1/4 tsp cayenne Arrange salmon in...

1 large Zucchini, cut in half across, then sliced lengthwise 1 large yellow squash, cut in half across, then sliced lengthwise 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced into thin rings 2 oz cheddar, grated 2 oz cottage cheese 2 tablespoons Parmesan, grated 1 teaspoon cumin 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 serrano...

1 (9 x 13 inch) pan cooked and crumbled cornbread 1-1/2 cup mayonaise 2 cups celery, diced 1 green pepper, seeded and chopped 3/4 cup green onions, chopped 1 - 5 oz jar green olives and pimentos, drained, rinsed and chopped 3/4 cup pecans, toasted and chopped 2 large tomatoes, chopped 1 teaspoon...