Beef Stew with Root Vegetables like parsnips, turnips and beets in a red wine, tomato based sauce is a hearty, delicious cool weather meal. My family loves beef stew this time of year. In fact, it’s one of our traditions to make a big pot while we decorate the house for Christmas. Since we have an artificial tree, that usually…
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This hearty Mediterranean Roasted Chicken and Chick Pea Soup made with fire roasted tomatoes, artichoke hearts and spices is deliciously filling and perfect for lunch or dinner. Many times I come across a recipe online or in a magazine that looks absolutely delicious. Then I look at the directions and wonder why they made it so difficult to prepare. Such…
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Peanut Butter Blossoms made with Hershey’s Kisses are my family’s favorite cookie; then again who could resist the combination of chocolate and peanut butter? For as long as I can remember, Peanut Butter Blossoms have ALWAYS been on every holiday cookie platter. They’re timeless and classic with just the right amount of peanut butter and chocolate. They’re so simple to…
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Turn leftover Thanksgiving turkey into a new meal with a slight kick with these Turkey & Wasabi Mashed Potato Croquettes. So what do you do when you have leftover turkey? Most people might make soup, but I wanted to try something a little different and came up with these Turkey & Wasabi Mashed Potato Croquettes. I have been dying to…
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This Rosemary Chianti Cheese Ball made with three types of cheese, Italian Chianti and fresh rosemary makes a tasty appetizer any time of year. A few weeks ago I hosted Bunco and when it’s the hosts turn, they have to provide all of the food and beverages for the event; which is for twelve people. Since I had February, I…
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