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Vegetarian Chili with Steel-Cut Oats

Vegetarian Chili with Steel-Cut Oats by Patricia Stagich

Vegetarian Chili with Steel-Cut OatsOats for Dinner?Adding steel-cut oats to a smoky chili with chipotle peppers makes a quick, hearty and wholesome meal. This chili is great for lunch time leftovers and is so quick to make!Ingredients:Directions:Bring vegetable stock to a boil in a medium soup pot. Add oats and quinoa and lower to…

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Eggplant Meatball Parmigiana

Eggplant Meatball Parmigiana by Patricia Stagich

Eggplant Meatball ParmigianaEveryone knows that when you get a craving for Eggplant Parm, you sort of dread the process of slicing, breading and frying the eggplant. It's the only way - unless you make some meatballs! Crunchy on the outside, tender and full of flavor on the inside. You can make yourself a great sandwich or top…

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Chef's Sandwich : Open-Face Style

Chef's Sandwich : Open-Face Style by Salad Foodie

Half the bread, but more of the filling - that's what I'm talking about! Start out with lightly toasted sourdough caraway rye bread slathered with homemade Russian dressing, then form a colorful strata of greens, deli meat, cheese, tomato and bacon. Top the tower with sliced avocado and a sprinkle of chives. A beauty to behold -…

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Whole Wheat Cinnamon Raisin Swirl Bread

Whole Wheat Cinnamon Raisin Swirl Bread by Nikki S. Moore

I don’t worry about my kneading technique. I don’t fret about the yeast or rising times. Even shaping the dough doesn’t cause me consternation. What’s my biggest fear when it comes to baking bread? Making enough.I love the idea of having nothing but home-baked bread on my counter. The reality is much more challenging.…

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Valentine’s Day Conversation Cookies

Valentine’s Day Conversation Cookies by Nikki S. Moore

Back in 1987, we didn’t reduce our thoughts to 140 characters or describe complex feelings with an emoticon. I think the closest we came to such a thing might be conversation hearts on Valentine’s day.And it was stressful. Despite a solid choice of Strawberry Shortcake Valentine’s Day cards for the occasion, even as a 7-year old I…

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Mexican-Inspired Slow Cooker Pulled Pork for Tacos

Mexican-Inspired Slow Cooker Pulled Pork for Tacos by Nikki S. Moore

The only thing better than finding yourself with a little extra time is using it well. I’d like to pat myself on the back and commend my own organization for the extra hours I’ve enjoyed the last week or so, but I know it’s more a happy coincidence of calendar and good fortune than proficiency on my part. That realization, that luck…

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Roasted Red Pepper, Pancetta, and Asparagus Quiche

Roasted Red Pepper, Pancetta, and Asparagus Quiche by Nikki S. Moore

My daughter is on spring break this week which has gotten us off schedule in the best possible way. Yesterday, after a morning of fun activity, the two of us found ourselves enjoying peanut butter sandwiches in the middle of a park. It was sunny – the sky a brilliant blue, you could hear kids playing on a nearby playground, and…

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Glazed Ham Steak

Glazed Ham Steak by Christine Lamb

PagesGlazed Ham SteakMere minutes and you can have this delicious ham steak on the table.Glazed Ham SteakDirections:Heat oil and butter over medium heat, cook for 3 minutes.Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine garlic, worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, honey, black pepper and salt.Turn ham steak, brush on honey mixture, cook for 3…

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Zeppole DI San Giuseppe St. Joseph's Day Cream Puffs

Zeppole DI San Giuseppe St. Joseph's Day Cream Puffs by Claudia lamascolo

Zeppole DI San Giuseppe (St. Joseph's Day Cream Puffs)Mom's Version (Bari Style) Creamy1 cup water1 stick butter1 cup flour4 eggs1 teaspoon grated orange peel1 teaspoon grated lemon peelBeat eggs in bowl set aside. Measure 1 cup flour and set aside.In a heavy non stick saucepan, pour 1 cup water and a stick of butter (not margarine)…

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Peach Blueberry Crisp and Book Review

Peach Blueberry Crisp and Book Review by Claudia lamascolo

Here is a great recipe I adapted from a fabulous new cookbook out by Judy Hannemann "The Cupboard to Table Cookbook" new on Amazon. I love her new book and she hasan amazing BLOG calledThe Midnight Baker you can click the highlighted name and visit her page. Easy recipes and perfect for any new cook, baker or professional. She will…

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Cherry-Dark Chocolate Pistachio Bars

Cherry-Dark Chocolate Pistachio Bars by Patricia Stagich

Cherry-Dark Chocolate Pistachio BarsThis is a basic mixture to make those fruit and nut bars that cost an arm and a leg!Use any mixture of nuts and fruit that your imagination can dream up.The nuts are a bit costly, but there are no preservatives in these bars and once you buy the basics, you can make them for a lot less.The brown…

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Linguine with Brown Butter, Parmesan, Peas and Mint

Linguine with Brown Butter, Parmesan, Peas and Mint by Karista

The title of this recipe sort of makes me giddy – Linguine with Brown Butter, Parmesan, Peas and Mint.I threw it together yesterday for lunch as I was shooting two other recipes and it was so completely delicious – I once again wondered why I’d never posted it.If you’re not a huge fan of mint, you might question adding the sassy herb…

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Cauliflower Bechamel with Tri-Color Penne

Cauliflower Bechamel with Tri-Color Penne by Patricia Stagich

Cauliflower Bechamel with Tri-Color PenneThis 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 options now -…

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Orange Ricotta Cake with Whipped Sweet Mascarpone

Orange Ricotta Cake with Whipped Sweet Mascarpone by Karista

It seems I’m on a ricotta roll and quite possibly a citrus kick.Last week I posted these lovely Lemon Ricotta Pancakes with Lemon Curd and Vanilla Bean Maple Syrup and this week I’m all about zesty orange and ricotta cheese with this divine little Orange and Ricotta Cake.What can I say except it’s February. The time of year I reach…

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Smoked Lasagna Roll Ups

Smoked Lasagna Roll Ups by Patti Fisher

We wanted a hearty stick to your ribs dinner. Having our good friends Jim & Debbie over and they wanted a dinner with some of Ken’s smoked cheese. We’ve all enjoyed it as snacks on crackers and cheese sauce, but they wanted to try some of our cooking magic as an entrée. Patti thought her lasagna would put the cheeses to a delicious…

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