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Vermont Cheddar Guinness Soup
Looking for something a little different to warm you up during this cold season? I have just the thing. This soup is luscious, hearty and tangy. The bell peppers and onions add a sweetness to the base, and make sure there is some nutritional value. The white cheddar cheese and…
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Hoppin John: A New Year’s Tradition for Prosperity
So, it’s been awhile since I posted…forgive me. You know how life just gets to be so much sometimes that you let things go. I am sitting here, on New Year’s Day, enjoying my tree for one more day before I take down Christmas and declutter my house, in the…
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Zucchini-Orange Bread with Pecans
Wondering what to do with all that zucchini??? A couple of weeks ago, I posted the zucchini bread with apples, which was Jack’s idea, if you recall. This week was my idea for dressing up plain zucchini bread with fresh orange juice and zest and pecans. This quick bread is…
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Kale & Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Blue Cheese, Dried Cherries & Almonds
The author wants to help readers figure out what to do with farmer’s market finds this summer! This salad keeps kitchens cool in the hot months. This salad is fiber-rich and packed with protein, and vegetarian.
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Zucchini Bread with Apples & Walnuts
The author describes creating a sweet zucchini bread with their son’s input, leading to a successful recipe enhanced by apples and walnuts. The baking process emphasizes the blending method for moisture, while warning against over-mixing. A second zucchini recipe is anticipated, inviting reader engagement and subscriptions to the blog.
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Chimichurri Sauce
It is grilling season, y’all! There may not be anything better on a steak than chimichurri sauce. I love it served over a ribeye, a filet, or thinly sliced flank steak over mashed potatoes – yum! Chimichurri sauce is perfect for grilling season. If you are not a carnivore, you…
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Roast Chicken
Nothing says comfort food like a delicious roasted chicken. Crispy brown skin and tender, juicy meat – yum! The secret to this wonderful dish is the brining step. My good friend and JWU colleague, Chef Bobby Brener taught me about the 5% brine solution when I was brining my fried…
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Meal Prep: Hamburger Rice
It’s funny to me to blog about this because it is just so easy. Originally, Hanna, one of our nannies when the kids were little (and I worked at night), used to make this for the boys regularly. They loved it so much I had to ask her – “what…
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Mexican-style Street Corn Salad with Cumin-dusted Pork Chops
Oh my goodness, all of the colors and textures and flavors of this salad make me so happy! First, I must say that I have no authority to determine any authenticity of the salad being Mexican at all. I just love the toppings of Mexican Street Corn. I had a…
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Braised Short Ribs
Succulent and rich, these braised short ribs are a fan favorite at my house. Definitely in the “Live to Eat” category because they need a long, slow cooking time to turn an otherwise tough cut of meat into a fall-off-the-bone delicacy with a luscious sauce, they are worth it! I…
