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Basil Dipping Oil

Basil Dipping Oil by Bob Vincent

This is an easy and quick dipping oil. It is a nice dipping oil for freshly baked breads. I did not add salt, pepper or other ingredients that may seem appropriate. The oil is basically pesto sauce without, pine nuts, cheese and garlic. It makes a great base for a tasty bruschetta with tomatos and mozzarella when tomatos are at…

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Italian Greens - Utica Style

Italian Greens - Utica Style by Joanne

This is the ever popular dish that you won't find anywhere but in Utica, NY unless the cook/chef has originated from Utica. There is even an annual Greens making contest which draws folks from all over to taste test and vote for the areas best greens.

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Stuffed Eggplant Caponata

Stuffed Eggplant Caponata by Laurie Alves

A Wonderful Meatless Dinner Alternative!

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Spinach Calzones with Homemade Marinara Sauce

Spinach Calzones with Homemade Marinara Sauce by Catherine Pappas

This is a quick and easy to make and oh so delicious!

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Squash Blossoms, The Edible Flowers And How To Fix Them

Squash Blossoms, The Edible Flowers And How To Fix Them by kathy gori

This is the time of year when squash blossoms are found in Farmers Markets all around Sonoma. If you've never cooked or eaten squash blossoms, well then you've missed one of the big pleasures of the summer garden. I first had these as a kid when I was still in the "eeewwww we're eating flowers?" phase. They're a big favorite among…

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A Fast, Cooling Soup For A Spring /Summer Starter!

A Fast, Cooling Soup For A Spring /Summer Starter! by kathy gori

Many, many, many years ago grasshoppers, when I was young and impressionable, I bought a set of Real Deal Cordon Bleu Dinnerware. The big sized bistro stuff. This was back in the day when it was still made in France. It was also back in the day when I thought I'd never be cooking for more than 6 people. This made the dinnerware…

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