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Creamed Carrots

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  I love making creamed carrots as a side dish instead of mashed potatoes.  They are extremely simple and oh, so yummy! The other night we had cinnamon chicken with creamed carrots and zucchini timbales.  The carrots were the perfect … Continue reading

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Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich

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  For me, nothing beats a really delicious cheese steak sandwich… which means I’m making it myself!  I bought some great Cheese Steak by Philly Food. It was my first time trying this beef steak and I highly recommend it. … Continue reading

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Healthy Baking Tip

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  Feel like baking something today but wish you could make it healthier? You can easily reduce the fat calories in your baked goods simply by replacing the butter or oil called for in the recipe with the exact same … Continue reading

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Cardamom Pear Cake

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Last night we were in the mood for something sweet, so I whipped up this easy delicious cake! If you want to make it even easier on yourself you can just modify a boxed cake mix and whip this up … Continue reading

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Risotto with Shrimp & Edamame

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  Just looking at this picture as I write the post makes me want to make this risotto again. It’s just so deliciously perfect… so creamy and satisfying. The ingredients are items I always have on hand. If I don’t … Continue reading

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Making Perfect Crostini

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Crostini, in Italian means “little toasts”. They are made by slicing bread very thin and then toasting it until it becomes crisp. I love using a sourdough baguette to make mine because each crostini is the perfect size to easily … Continue reading

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Gruyere Popovers

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I absolutely love popovers. They are so simple to make. I don’t know why I don’t make these more often?  This recipe is so easy and it never fails! I used Gruyere cheese for these, but you could use a … Continue reading

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Peppadew Peppers stuffed with Goat Cheeese

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  I love these Peppadew Peppers. http://www.peppadewfresh.com/ Last night I made a quick appetizer by stuffing these sweet little peppers with goat cheese and topping with some chopped pecans. Pop them in a 350 degree oven for about 10 minutes. Allow … Continue reading

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Glazed Mini Bundt Cakes

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  I have always loved regular size bundt cakes, but these mini bundt cakes are just too cute! You do need a special pan and I use the Kaiser Bakeware Mini Bundt Muffin Pan. The little cakes always turn out … Continue reading

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Egg Facts – Unscrambled

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There’s a lot more to buying eggs nowadays. I know I’m not alone when I go to the grocery store and feel overwhelmed by the vast array of choices. The questions I used to ask myself when purchasing eggs were … Continue reading

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Warm Banana Bread Pudding with fresh Whipped Cream

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  After dinner last night we were in the mood for something sweet and comforting.  As we were standing in the kitchen talking about what we wanted to eat the aging bananas were sitting in the hanging basket waiting.  I … Continue reading

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Quick & Tasty Hash… Delicious Breakfast

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True to my Italian roots, nothing goes to waste in my kitchen. The other night I roasted a chicken, along with some root vegetables for dinner. We had leftovers, and this morning I diced up the remaining chicken and vegetables … Continue reading

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Our Dogs are Gourmutts!

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At our house the people aren’t the only ones who eat well.  We have 2 French Bulldogs, Sophie (13 yrs) and Duke (2 yrs), who are the smallest members of our family.  Yes, I will admit that they are very … Continue reading

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