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Main Dish, Meat, Pasta

Joe’s Big Italian Meatballs

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 Joe’s Big Italian Meatballs are the classic Italian-American comfort food!  Who doesn’t like a big plate of spaghetti and meatballs? Joe makes big juicy meatballs that are the size of baseballs.  Of course, you can make them smaller, but then they won’t be Joe’s Big Italian Meatballs! Why does Joe […]

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Herb Roasted Turkey
Main Dish, Meat

Herb Roasted Turkey

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 Our Herb Roasted Turkey is the answer to that age old question. How do you make a Thanksgiving Turkey without stressing out in the process? Holiday dinners are so stressful that countless movies and TV shows have been created around that theme. From “Friends” to “Everybody Loves Raymond” and many […]

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Fresh Homemade Cranberry Sauce
Side Dishes

Fresh Homemade Cranberry Sauce

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 This Fresh Homemade Cranberry Sauce is staple on our Thanksgiving Table! Some people think of cranberry sauce as an after thought, but I think it’s the glue that holds the Thanksgiving Meal together! The tartness cuts through the heaviness of all the other dishes. I know there is a lot […]

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Sweet Potato Casserole
Side Dishes

Sweet Potato Casserole

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 Sweet Potato Casserole is a must have on my Thanksgiving Table! I enjoy sweet potatoes all year round, but sweet potato casserole is extra special. This recipe is a version of my mom’s. I cut back on some of the sugar. It’s still sweet, but not “too” sweet. Brown sugar […]

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Summer Berry Tiramisu
Desserts

Summer Berry Tiramisu

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 Light, creamy, fruity and delicious are four words that best describe Summer Berry Tiramisu. (I couldn’t stop at three words!) Traditional Tiramisu is a coffee flavored Italian dessert that’s made with ladyfingers dipped in coffee and layered with a mixture of mascarpone cheese, zabaglione and whipped cream and finished with […]

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golden-beet-and-chorizo-hash
Main Dish

Golden Beet and Chorizo Hash

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 Golden Beet and Chorizo Hash is a quick and tasty meal. Top it with an egg and you’ve got a great breakfast, brunch or even dinner! There are only four ingredients in this hash making it fast and easy to prepare. The chorizo brings lots of flavor to this dish […]

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Desserts

Strawberry Shortcake with Mascarpone Whipped Cream

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 Strawberry Shortcake with Mascarpone Whipped Cream is one of my favorite recipes to make with fresh local strawberries! This dish really highlights their sweetness. There’s nothing like fresh fruit at the height of their season! They not only taste delicious, but their aroma is heavenly (plus, they’re less expensive). That’s […]

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Appetizers

Pea and Ricotta Toast

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 Pea and Ricotta Toast is a easy appetizer that contains all the flavors of Spring! Peas and mint are a classic flavor combination. I combine fresh peas, mint and ricotta cheese along with a little lemon zest to make a tasty spread to top crispy toasted bread. Lastly, I finish […]

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charcuterie-board
Appetizers

Charcuterie Board

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 A Charcuterie Board is lots of fun to make. You can let your imagination run wild! I start with different salumi, cheeses and continue with vegetables, fruits and nuts. Crackers or a crostini always make a great addition. Of course, olives, cornichons and other pickled vegetables pair well with the […]

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