Bacon, Broccoli And More…
When creating a recipe I sometimes have a difficult time keeping it simple. What tends to happen is I create a recipe and taste test it …
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French Onion Soup – Updated Version
French 0nion soup is such a classic. There are so many variations of it online and in cookbooks, it’s hard to choose just the right combination …
Nothing Is Sweeter Than These Pumpkin Muffins
Do you still have a can of pumpkin in the cupboard leftover from the holidays that didn’t get used? Well, here’s a recipe you’ll love. First, …
Cauliflower Salad
Cauliflower and broccoli are winter over crops (in garden terms). I’ve grown them in the summer before but never tried growing them in the winter. Well, …
Italian Grilled Cheese With Figs
Italians are known for enjoying a large variety of cheeses, ricotta being one of the staples in any household. Ricotta is easy enough to make at …
Cannellini Beans & Sun-Dried Tomato Toast
One of the easiest contributions to a dinner party is appetizers, in my opinion. Whenever I’m attending a party, I will opt to bring an appetizer …
Switching Seasons With Sprouts And Squash
It’s autumn or fall or whatever you call it. During this season, people switch the summer clothes in their closet, for sweaters, jackets, etc. For me, …
Italian Sausage – Then and Now
Italian sausage is about the only sausage I like. Hubby will eat any sausage within arms reach. Since I do most of the cooking, he has …
Where’s The Zucchini? It’s In Cranberry Zucchini Bread
Last pickings of zucchini from the garden, so I just had to make a few breads for the freezer to enjoy post zucchini season. And I …
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Oregon Coast – A Gastronomic Adventure
A quick trip to the Oregon Coast when the Willamette Valley heated up was the perfect destination. However, I thought it would be cancelled when I …
Take Five Italian Minutes (Cinque Minuti) For Five Favorites
The tides of summer are waning as fall peaks thru. Students are back in school and football has resumed. What does all this mean for me? …
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Riced Zucchini & Tomato Salad
While writing my cookbook “From Vine to Table: The Unexpected Joy of Zucchini’s Magic” I was experimenting with ways to eliminate some of the liquid from …