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Chicken Breast, wild Mushroom Ravioli

Chicken Breast, wild Mushroom Ravioli by Walter

I just felt like cooking, just had this urge of doing something nice, something tasty. I went into the walk in fridge and there was this chicken lying, just calling out my name: "Come here, take me, cook me!!!!!"How could I resist?I took the chicken gently and off I went into the kitchen. I first deboned carefully the breasts, making…

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Minestrone

Minestrone by Walter

I think a minestrone is the perfect winter soup, it is actually a full meal, with a slice or two of organic farmers bread, it is like being in heaven.There are many ways of doing a minestrone, when I do it for myself there is always a little bacon in it and I use a very light chicken stock to fill up the soup, but of course one can…

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Canapes: Dill Scones with smoked Salmon

Canapes: Dill Scones with smoked Salmon by Walter

I think the first question that comes up is, why to put dill in scones, does that actually work? Yes it does, it is a great combination of sweet and savory. I remember that I have written a blog about making scones, yes I know it is a long time ago, but this time it is actually just a variation of the other scones and it is worth…

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Duck leg with smoked Risotto

Duck leg with smoked Risotto by Walter

Christmas is coming and I want to do something different for the festive season. Duck goes well in the Christmas season, but I am bored of the traditional Duck in Orange sauce. So I am preparing today a slow cooked duck leg, and as it is cooked in its own fat it is called confit. The cooking process takes 3 to 4 hours, one has to be…

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Herb Cheddar Biscuits - Healthy Solutions Spice Blends (+ Giveaway!)

Herb Cheddar Biscuits - Healthy Solutions Spice Blends (+ Giveaway!) by Patricia Stagich

Herb Cheddar Biscuits - Healthy Solutions Spice Blends (+ Giveaway!)We have a great new product on the market!The kind folks at Healthy Solutions Spice Blends sent me some samples of their new line of spice blends. Many of these blends have no added…

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Mushroom Risotto

Mushroom Risotto by Nikki S. Moore

Risotto is a meal meant to be made with a glass of wine in hand. I’ve done the research. White wine is best, after all it’s hot at the stove top, and the first sip should coincide with the first sizzle of vegetables being sautéed in butter. With ingredients ready, it’s just a matter of adding and stirring, adding and stirring,…

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Savory Salisbury Steak

Savory Salisbury Steak by Patricia Stagich

Savory Salisbury SteakCan you picture it now? Two oval ground beef patties swimming in brown gravy in their own compartment to prevent the gravy from mixing onto a section of mashed potatoes and maybe some corn or peas and carrots. A frozen meal for a kid from the 70's who might have thought it was a treat to have a TV Dinner.This…

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Little Smokies with Mustard Bacon Sauce

Little Smokies with Mustard Bacon Sauce by Christine Lamb

The origins of mustard are unknown, but it is aNorthern Hemisphere plant, the seeds have been found in Stone Age settlements. Egyptians tossed the seeds onto their food, andsent King Tut to the great beyond with a good supply in his tomb. The Sumerians ground it into a paste. WealthyRomans ground it and mixed it with wine at the…

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Pear, Cherry and Pecan Muffins

Pear, Cherry and Pecan Muffins by Nikki S. Moore

Homemade muffins are a hard sell. There are few things better than waking up to a still warm muffin, spread with butter and paired with a steaming cup of coffee, but to deliver morning bliss much is asked of the cook.He or she must stumble downstairs before everyone wakes, pull out mixing bowls, flour, and vanilla, properly measure…

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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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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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Vegetable Fritters

Vegetable Fritters by Nikki S. Moore

For those of you who have wondered how my most difficult client is doing, things have not changed. Dinner remains a challenge. We’ll go what seems like weeks where she will want nothing to eat but peanut butter and jelly and grilled cheese sandwiches. And then, when the stars align and the moon is just right, she’ll eat three…

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Mint-Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

Mint-Chocolate Chip Ice Cream by Nikki S. Moore

An upcoming engagement party in June has my ice cream maker churning. I’m preparing the food for the event and for dessert I plan to pass mini-waffle cones filled with the bride and groom’s favorite ice cream flavors. She hearts mango sorbet. He is a mint-chocolate chip kind of guy.I grew up celebrating every major childhood…

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Bourbon Teriyaki Salmon

Bourbon Teriyaki Salmon by Amy Ricks

Oh yes, after the Halloween candy dinner and the election return Supremely Sophisticated French Fry Nachos, I was definitely in need of some healthier choices for dinner. Based on my experiences, there are people who like potatoes and then there are others who seek comfort in rice based dishes. I am the later! Not that I have…

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Blueberry Muffins with a Cake Mix Recipe

Blueberry Muffins with a Cake Mix Recipe by Claudia lamascolo

Sometimes if your in a hurry these little gems can be the perfect solutions toa quick breakfast or company brunch!We just love to pack them up for long trips or they're the perfect for lunch box treats, bake sales and when ever something comes up you are in a huge hurry to make something for someone special for.It doesn't get much…

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