The Polish Easter Babka celebrates the return of the egg to the diet after the Lenten Fast. Babka is always at the Easter Feast. This is a Babka of a completely different sort. Don’t be intimidated by the lengthy directions, I just wanted to make it as easy as possible!! Proofing Sponge 1/2 cup warm…
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Double the time-saving power of your CrockPot by transforming leftovers into a totally different meal! This brisket is cooked with beef broth and loads of onions that melt down into a luscious gravy. NIGHT #1 4 lbs. beef brisket 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil, divided 2 large onions, sliced thin 3 cloves garlic, minced…
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This month’s CRAZY COOKING CHALLENGE – Spaghetti with Red Sauce. I could eat this everyday. This recipe is a little unusual as we are making our meatballs…..with no meat! These crispy, savory, balls, simmering in tomato sauce, are delicious and surprising. They have all the texture and flavor that a meatball-lover would ask for, there’s…
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It doesn’t get any simpler than this classic Italian dish. 1 lb. spaghetti or vermicelli 5 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 10 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes 1/2 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley 1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano or Pecorino Romano Bring 6 quarts of salted water to a boil…
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The Polish Easter Babka celebrates the return of the egg to the diet after the Lenten Fast. Babka is always at the Easter Feast. This is a Babka of a completely different sort. Don’t be intimidated by the lengthy directions, I just wanted to make it as easy as possible!! Proofing Sponge 1/2 cup warm…
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This is a great change of pace from a heavy cream sauce for pasta. I have been seriously watching my cholesterol intake for the past few months, and today I found out that my LDL level is down 26 points! You don’t need to take medication if you eat well! There are so many pasta…
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Home made play dough is easy to make, easy to store and fun to use. When I was a teacher at the YMCA, I had a class of 2-1/2 year olds. As most teachers know, you usually have to spend your own money for supplies for your classroom. I would make this play dough for…
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A new twist on an old favorite! Ingredients: 1 medium onion, chopped 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1 Tbsp. chopped garlic Salt & Pepper to taste 1 lb. ground sirloin (90% lean) 1 – 15 oz. can Ro-tel tomatoes with green chilis 3/4 cup chili sauce 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup raisins 1/2 cup pimento-stuffed olives…
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These individual rolls are easy to serve, great for a first course for a big crowd or part of a buffet. For a main course, you just have to add a salad. 1 lb. ricotta cheese 1 large eggplant 1/2 cup olive oil 1/2 cup canola oil 1 egg 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Pecorino…
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For those of you who love Ina Garten’s recipes, a group of us get together and re-create on of her recipes at home. This fresh lemon mousse is a summer dessert but it’s elegant enough to serve to company any time of the year. Fresh Lemon Mousse 3 extra-large whole eggs 3 extra-large eggs, separated…
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The Polish Easter Babka celebrates the return of the egg to the diet after the Lenten Fast. Babka is always at the Easter Feast. This is a Babka of a completely different sort. Don’t be intimidated by the lengthy directions, I just wanted to make it as easy as possible!! Proofing Sponge 1/2 cup warm…
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I grow fresh basil every year in my garden. Now when the basil and parsley are plentiful, make extra pesto and freeze it into cubes or small containers to use through the winter. 1-1/2 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves 1 cup loosely packed fresh Italian parsley 4 plump garlic cloves, peeled 2 cups…
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If you are a Nutella fan, you have it in the cupboard. I came across this recipe over at Diethood. Mixing eggs with Nutella and that’s it? Yep, that’s it. They only way I can describe these delightful squares are that they reminded me of a light fudge. Yes….ffffffffffuuuuudge. Not overly sweet, just as sweet…
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If you’re in a pinch for time and don’t want to preheat your oven, make a pizza on the stove in less than five minutes. The bottom crust is crunchy and the top is toasted for a just a minute under the broiler to give it that wood-fired oven feel – simple and fast. If…
