Quinoa tabbouleh is a gluten free side dish that is packed with flavor! Quinoa is an excellent substitute for anyone who is sensitive to gluten or wheat. I have been making tabbouleh since the early 80s. My long time college boyfriend was part Lebanese and his mother gave me many of her wonderful recipes. Since…
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This Mushroom sauce is a simple but flavorful pan sauce, perfect for serving over beef, chicken, or pork. Deliciously simple this easy pan sauce is one you’ll go back to time and again! Sometimes I’ll dress up a steak, grilled chicken or meatloaf with this simple mushroom sauce. This mushroom sauce starts as a velouté, which is…
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This smoked salmon spread is an excellent addition to any cocktail party or holiday dinner. Also called a “savory cheesecake”, it is a blend of smoked salmon, Gruyere cheese, and fresh dill. I first made this recipe in 1984 and it’s been a holiday staple ever since. (This post was originally published on December 24th,…
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Chocolate pecan pie is a delicious twist on traditional pecan pie recipe. With a tender pie crust, chunks of bittersweet and semi-sweet chocolate added to the gooey filling, this decadent dessert is a chocolate and nut lover’s dream. I’m not a fan of pecan pie. It’s so sweet. But this pie is the right balance…
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Rugelach are crescent-shaped cookies, traditionally served for Hanukkah, but the rich cream cheese dough, and variety of possible fillings make this a delicious any-holiday cookie recipe. This recipe is from Ina Garten’s, Barefoot Contessa Parties! This is one tasty cookie. Or is it a pastry? Let’s discuss. What are rugelach? Rugelach are crescent shaped cookies…
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Turtle candy is the perfect sweet treat to make during the holiday to give as gifts, or as part of a dessert buffet. Lightly toasted pecans are covered with soft caramel and chocolate then sprinkled with finely chopped pecans or sea salt. Caramel Pecan Turtles are one of my favorite candies! I mean, what’s not…
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Delicata squash is certainly having a moment! Lately I’ve seen dozens of recipes for roasted delicata squash. A couple of weeks ago a friend of mine called excited about the new Ina Garten cookbook she had gotten. She suggested that we plan a dinner around a few of the recipes, with each of us cooking…
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