It’s quick to put together the night before and have it ready for your guests with a big bowl of tortilla chips. Excuse the presentation, but this is for a Communion party tomorrow and everything is ready to go in foil trays. One half can refried beans, mixed with 2 Tbsp. prepared salsa 1 recipe…
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Grilled lemony, garlicy chicken with a refreshing Tzatziki sauce and a simple salad, makes a cool summer supper. Tzatziki Sauce 2 cup good quality plain yogurt 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and grated Salt and Pepper 1 clove garlic, minced 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh dill Put the yogurt in a strainer lined with cheesecloth, coffee filter…
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Delicious, sweet fig fruit is one of the prime fruits enjoyed since antiquity in the human history. Fig is naturally rich in much health benefiting phyto-nutrients, anti-oxidants and vitamins. Dried figs, in fact, are concentrated source of minerals and vitamins. Simple Figs and sharp cheese are a perfect combination. Who said you can’t play with…
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The asparagus looked so fresh in the market today, I decided to make a Spring Risotto. Before I get on with the ingredients, we all know we need to have a good broth simmering. I had some chicken broth but not enough for the 6 cups I needed. I went to the freezer and had…
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Corned Beef and Cabbage on St. Paddy’s Day is really more American than an Irish Tradition. Irish immigrants couldn’t find a traditional Bacon Joint and turned to their Jewish neighbors in New York City who were enjoying pickled beef brisket. We rarely (if ever) make it ourselves, which is a shame, because it is so…
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I’m speechless. Ingredients: 1 package (3.9 ounces) chocolate instant pudding and pie filling 1-1/4 cups milk 1-1/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate morsels, divided 1 package devil’s food cake mix 1/2 cup vegetable oil 3 eggs 1/2 cup water 1 container (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided 1 pint fresh raspberries or strawberries Directions: Preheat oven…
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I can’t tell you the last time I went to McDonald’s. I really try to stay away from fast food. Once in a while, you still get a craving for two all beef patties, special sauce, lettuce……………you know the song. Here’s how to make a fresh Big Mac at home with ingredients you most…
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Whenever I see those little Tastykake pies on the shelf – I grab ’em. They seem to be dwindling away just like all the little packaged cakes we grew up with. This is a version of one of my favorites – Pineapple Pie. 4 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup confectioner’s sugar 4 tsp. baking powder…
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Stuffed peppers are a Polish dish that I grew up with. Bell peppers stuffed with beef and rice and a sauce made with tomato soup (that was my mom’s way). This is my Italian version of stuffed peppers using cubanelle or “Italian frying peppers”. They have a slight kick to them and are thin walled.…
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Whenever I see those little Tastykake pies on the shelf – I grab ’em. They seem to be dwindling away just like all the little packaged cakes we grew up with. This is a version of one of my favorites – Pineapple Pie. 4 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup confectioner’s sugar 4 tsp. baking powder…
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Shepherd’s Pie is traditional British Pub food usually made with minced lamb. I’m not a lamb fan so this casserole is made with ground beef – which makes it a Cottage Pie. Whatever you want to call it, this pie is bubbling, warm and filling. I just love the topping of the fluffy, creamy mashed…
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Tacos are a quick, easy summertime meal. Instead of piling up those favorites on a taco shell that usually falls apart and makes a delicious mess, try it on a pizza! While the dough is baking, make the beef filling, get all the condiments ready and your done! You will need: 2 pkgs. refrigerated crescent…
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Shepherd’s Pie is traditional British Pub food usually made with minced lamb. I’m not a lamb fan so this casserole is made with ground beef – which makes it a Cottage Pie. Whatever you want to call it, this pie is bubbling, warm and filling. I just love the topping of the fluffy, creamy mashed…
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I’m speechless. Ingredients: 1 package (3.9 ounces) chocolate instant pudding and pie filling 1-1/4 cups milk 1-1/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate morsels, divided 1 package devil’s food cake mix 1/2 cup vegetable oil 3 eggs 1/2 cup water 1 container (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided 1 pint fresh raspberries or strawberries Directions: Preheat oven…
