Time for a comfort-food fiesta! This installment of WRECIPE WEDNESDAY pairs a staple of American mom-cooking (stuffed peppers) with the exciting flavors of Mexico. Make the meal an EVENT by spinning some Carlos Santana (dating myself again), or re-watching some classic Mexican-American themed movies for…

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Peach Pie

My FAVORITE pie is fresh peach! Where I live, peaches have a long season – May-September, sometimes through October, so peach pie is ALWAYS a possibility, and frequently on my ‘yum’ list. This is one to share – invite friends and family, bring one to…