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Rigatoni with Tomatoes and Feta

Rigatoni with Tomatoes and Feta by Cristina

Rigatoni with Tomatoes, Feta and HamWhat to do with leftover ham from a holiday? Inevitably, there will be some bits and pieces taking up room in your refrigerator This recipe is one of my favorite dishes and I look forward to making it after a holiday that included a Honey Baked ham. The combination of ingredients is very…

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Scalloped Potatoes 2 Ways

Scalloped Potatoes 2 Ways by Cristina

Scalloped Potatoes 2 WaysPotatoes and cheese are real favorites for me. During the holidays, we usually enjoy a side of mashed potatoes for days. Hubby has the mashed potatoes down so I never mess with it. This year, however, we were inspired by a scalloped potato dish we enjoyed at a restaurant one evening. Found this quick,…

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Apple Crisp

Apple Crisp by Cristina

I love apple whatevers. I really do. I could eat a whole apple pie all to myself and maybe feel bad about it later. My husband is not really big on pies…which is very disheartening to me because I love pies, especially apple, peach, pumpkin, custard…For our last holiday, I thought I’d make something we both probably can’t get…

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Harvest Blend Stuffing

Harvest Blend Stuffing by Cristina

I made a stuffing this year for Thanksgiving that turned out delicious. It smelled good, flavorful, easy to assemble and very flexible. After the holiday, we’d warm up some tortillas, place some stuffing in the tortilla with a toss of cheese…made a quick snack or meal.This recipe is from the La Brea Bakery and uses three types of…

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Ebelskivers - More Ideas and Recipes!

Ebelskivers - More Ideas and Recipes! by Cristina

Ebelskivers – More Ideas and Recipes!I had an earlier post about ebelskivers when I received a surprise gift from my brother and sister-in-laws after the holidays. I received an ebelskiver pan and mix! Although these sweet or savory treats are served all year, they are traditional in Denmark before the Christmas holidays.Guess what…

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Baked Brie en Croûte with Apple Compote

Baked Brie en Croûte with Apple Compote by Cristina

I attended a Williams Sonoma technique class a couple of weeks ago on Holiday Hors d’Oeuvres. One of the demonstrations and sampling was a Baked Brie en Croûte with their own jarred Cranberry Relish. OMG! Sooo delicious! How absolutely easy and and quick. Perfect pairing with some wine and just what’s needed when you’re…

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Daring Bakers - November 2009: Cannoli

Daring Bakers - November 2009: Cannoli by Cristina

The November 2009 Daring Bakers Challenge was chosen and hosted by Lisa Michele of Parsley, Sage, Desserts and Line Drives. She chose the Italian Pastry, Cannolo (Cannoli is plural), using the cookbooks Lidia’s Italian-American Kitchen by Lidia Matticchio Bastianich and The Sopranos Family Cookbook by Allen Rucker; recipes by Michelle…

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Teenie Cakes - Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins with Pepita Crunch

Teenie Cakes - Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins with Pepita Crunch by Cristina

Teenie Cakes’ Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins with Pepita CrunchI‘ve been on a quest for a delicious pumpkin muffin with cream cheese filling recipe. My inspiration has been the pumpkin cream cheese muffins that Starbucks offers for a limited time each…

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