These little pies are easy to put together and can be filled with any fruit. When peaches are in season use fresh, but frozen works just as well in this recipe. I was looking to use up the last of my lemon curd. This recipe called for lemon zest and juice, which I replaced with…
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If you like Pasta e Olio, you are going to love this one! It’s great when sweet cherry tomatoes are in season, but also good with the cherry tomatoes now because of the concentration of taste and texture when you roast them. This is very quick to make and it’s really “multo buono”. 3 pints…
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Warm up during this cold snap with a steamy bowl of old-fashioned Chicken “n” Dumplings. It really doesn’t get any easier to make this tasty comfort food. Ingredients: 1 can condensed cream of chicken soup 1 can condensed cream of celery soup 3-1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 medium onion, chopped 1 cup shredded…
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Buy some bones! Roasting beef bones intensifies the flavor and deep brown color of beef broth. The broth takes 3 to 4 hours to simmer, but the V-8 soup takes about 5 minutes to prepare! I never was a big fan of cilantro and rosemary, but I have to admit that this made a really…
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This is not your typical chicken salad. Inspired by a local restaurant, I came up with my own version of the best chicken salad I have ever made. Just take a few minutes to glaze your walnuts and this salad comes together in minutes. Serve on pita bread, in a wrap or as a simple…
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Oats for Dinner? Adding steel-cut oats to a smoky chili with chipotle peppers makes a quick, hearty and wholesome meal. This chili is great for lunch time leftovers and is so quick to make! Ingredients: 4 cups vegetable broth 1/2 cup steel-cut oats 1/4 cup quinoa, rinsed 1 Tbsp. chipotle peppers in adobo sauce…
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This year, instead of giving your neighbors or friends a bottle of wine in a gift bag, buy a pair of funky Christmas socks. Insert bottle into one of the socks and use the other sock to tie around the neck bottle. Two gifts in one!
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Sunday Supper is on a Mission to Bring Back Sunday Supper Around the Family Table in every home. Join us every Sunday with great recipes and inspiration. #SundaySupper now trends almost every day of the week! Simple and Fresh Summer Recipes We now have the best of both worlds! Butter and Olive Oil – something…
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These muffins have everything in them except the kitchen sink. AKA Morning Glory Muffins, this recipe is a throw back to the 60’s, bringing together fruit and veg in an earthy muffin. Dry Ingredients: 3/4 cup sweetened coconut 1/2 cup walnuts 2-1/4 cup flour (white or whole wheat) 3/4 cup sugar 1-1/2 tsp. baking soda…
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Homemade macaroni & cheese is a comfort food favorite. After preparing and freezing, it’s almost as easy as the store bought microwave version or boxed brand. Give it a try! You will need: 2 microwave-safe 8-inch square baking dishes for this recipe 4 slices white sandwich bread, torn into pieces 1/4 cup grated Parmesan…
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This is a sweet, refreshing fruity salsa, perfect for summer entertaining. Pineapple balances perfectly with tart lime and creamy avocado. You can serve this as an appetizer with fresh tortilla or plantain chips, or part of a main meal over grilled chicken or shrimp. Heck, you could even add some tequila in place of the…
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Most of us never tire of a good, homemade Baked Macaroni and Cheese – our all American comfort food. A lot of recipes you might have eaten would have some form of a roux, cooked flour and milk. When I saw this recipe – this step was completely omitted. The traditional cheddar is here, along…
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Here is a guilt-free way to enjoy the crunchy outside (and juicy inside) of a restaurant-style zucchini stick. The recipe call for olive oil spray and egg substitute or egg whites for a healthier version, but I used 2 large eggs and extra-virgin olive oil. Either way, they are addicting! If you don’t make the…
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When you are using leaner meats for a healthier meatloaf, you need to bump up the moisture. Besides being a healthy addition, mushrooms and zucchini make for the moistest meatloaf ever. You can substitute ground turkey if you prefer. I love cooking my meatloaf in a cast iron pan. If you are feeling ambitious, try…
