This is a healthy soup that is quick to throw together and tastes like it has simmered for hours. Barley replaces the pasta here – but this soup tastes like Pasta Fagioli! 4 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 1 medium fennel bulb, cored and chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced Basil to taste…
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I never had any luck with making a homemade cake from scratch. So if I do make a cake, its usually from a boxed mix. Nothing wrong with them, to me, it’s still a homemade cake. The Pistachio Pudding Cake is a throwback to the 70’s when everyone was baking with some kind of jell-o…
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Most of us have been to wine tastings. It’s a fun and interesting way to try new wines, pair them with food and expand your tastebuds. Have you ever thought of having an Olive Oil Tasting? The generous folks at Colavita asked me to host a Summer Grilling party with olive oils, cheeses and dessert – all…
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Frittatas like this one are a popular main-course in the southern Italian region of Calabria. In America, ricotta is usually made from cow’s milk. I have never had the fresh ricotta of Italy which is made from sheep’s milk. I have made fresh ricotta and it’s super simple to make! Homemade Ricotta. Season with more…
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I made my traditional corned beef and cabbage for St Patrick’s Day yesterday. I received the following recipe in my email the other day and I knew it would be a winner for leftover corned beef. What else can you do with it besides hash or another sandwich. This also gave me some inspiration that…
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I made my traditional corned beef and cabbage for St Patrick’s Day yesterday. I received the following recipe in my email the other day and I knew it would be a winner for leftover corned beef. What else can you do with it besides hash or another sandwich. This also gave me some inspiration that…
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This pizza is very quick, has no sauce, but is loaded with cheesy goodness and lots of veg. I made this at my first Pampered Chef cooking demonstration. Everyone loved it! 1 pkg. refrigerated pizza crust Vegetable oil 2 garlic cloves 4 oz. cheddar cheese 4 oz. mozzarella cheese 1 oz. Parmesan cheese 1 tsp.…
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This pizza is very quick, has no sauce, but is loaded with cheesy goodness and lots of veg. I made this at my first Pampered Chef cooking demonstration. Everyone loved it! 1 pkg. refrigerated pizza crust Vegetable oil 2 garlic cloves 4 oz. cheddar cheese 4 oz. mozzarella cheese 1 oz. Parmesan cheese 1 tsp.…
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You can keep your Ho Ho’s, Ding Dongs and Ring Dings – we want real Chocolate Cream Cupcakes but still have the taste we remember. Ingredients: CUPCAKES: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 cup boiling water 1/3 cup cocoa powder 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1 Tbsp. instant coffee…
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You can keep your Ho Ho’s, Ding Dongs and Ring Dings – we want real Chocolate Cream Cupcakes but still have the taste we remember. Ingredients: CUPCAKES: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 cup boiling water 1/3 cup cocoa powder 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1 Tbsp. instant coffee…
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My son and his girlfriend frequent a small Thai restaurant nearby and have been trying to re-create Thai dishes at home. Not that simple if there is no Asian market nearby. My son prepared this dish for us recently. I barely did anything except go from market to market with him to try and find…
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This pizza is very quick, has no sauce, but is loaded with cheesy goodness and lots of veg. I made this at my first Pampered Chef cooking demonstration. Everyone loved it! 1 pkg. refrigerated pizza crust Vegetable oil 2 garlic cloves 4 oz. cheddar cheese 4 oz. mozzarella cheese 1 oz. Parmesan cheese 1 tsp.…
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I never had any luck with making a homemade cake from scratch. So if I do make a cake, its usually from a boxed mix. Nothing wrong with them, to me, it’s still a homemade cake. The Pistachio Pudding Cake is a throwback to the 70’s when everyone was baking with some kind of jell-o…
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You can keep your Ho Ho’s, Ding Dongs and Ring Dings – we want real Chocolate Cream Cupcakes but still have the taste we remember. Ingredients: CUPCAKES: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 cup boiling water 1/3 cup cocoa powder 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1 Tbsp. instant coffee…
