Recipes

QUICK ROASTED GARLIC BREAD

Lately I’ve noticed a lot of recipes using cottage cheese in bread and cake batters to lighten the dish. I...
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GRILLED TURKEY THIGHS

Turkey isn’t just for Thanksgiving. I love to make it year-round. We’re dark meat lovers in our family, so I...
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CHOCOLATE MOCHA CUPS

My husband makes a wonderful chocolate silk pie that has a graham cracker crust, but we were having guests that...
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HAMBURGER CASSEROLE

Whenever I make burgers for myself and my husband, I’ll often make more than I know we’ll eat just so...
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SWORDFISH KEBABS

I love quick and easy and this dish is perfect for a July 4th celebration. It makes for a fun...
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ASPARAGUS & ORZO

Asparagus was on sale this week, so I grabbed a few bunches. I thought they’d be great in a risotto,...
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ICE CREAM BOMBE CAKE

In my family, it isn’t a birthday without an ice cream cake. For years we relied on Carvel and then...
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FRENCH 75

When it comes to cocktails, I go through phases. When I was younger, I loved a strong Mai Tai, but...
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WHITE BEAN CHILI

Here’s a nice variation on the classic chili dish. I love the corn flavor the pozole adds to the dish,...
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CHICKEN WITH SAFFRON RICE

Recently, someone gave me a bag of saffron rice and I didn’t want it to go to waste. I thought...
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STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE

Now that it’s getting warmer and strawberries are at their peak, here’s a classic quick and easy recipe that tops...
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DAN’S HOMEMADE BBQ SAUCE

In honor of National Barbecue Month, I thought it only appropriate to include an old family recipe. This is one...
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