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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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Orange-and-Mustard-Glazed-Ham
Main Dish, Meat

Orange and Mustard Glazed Ham

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 Orange and Mustard Glazed Ham is an easy and flavorful main dish perfect for any holiday meal! Just mix together the orange marmalade, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, orange zest and orange juice in a small bowl, and toss over a good quality spiral cut ham. Next, warm it in the […]

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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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Middle Eastern Spiced Sloppy Joes
Main Dish, Meat

Middle Eastern Spiced Sloppy Joes

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 Middle Eastern Spiced Sloppy Joes are a fun twist on a classic American dish. Joe loves to make and eat Sloppy Joes. He makes big batches of them and divides them up to freeze into smaller portions. A few weeks ago, he made a big batch. When we tasted them, […]

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Appetizers, Side Dishes

Crispy Baked Eggplant Fries

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 Crispy Baked Eggplant Fries are a favorite in our house! They’re crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. I like to serve them with a side of tomato sauce for dipping. Most eggplant fries are made in a deep fryer. They are without a doubt delicious, but the […]

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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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Side Dishes

Herbed Green Beans with Almonds

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 This Herbed Green Beans with Almonds recipe is a great way to elevate the basic green bean and turn it into a celebratory dish! Also, its quick and easy enough to prepare on a weeknight. The herb and citrus dressing makes these green beans extra special. Plus, the toasted almonds […]

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pea-and-ricotta-toast
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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brunch-board
Appetizers, Baked Goods, Main Dish

Brunch Board

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 A Brunch Board is a fun and casual way to serve brunch. You can put a little of everything you crave for brunch all on one board! I like to make a couple of things to go on the board and use store bought items to fill in the gaps. […]

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zucchini-and-ricotta-tart
Appetizers, Baked Goods

Zucchini and Ricotta Tart

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 This Zucchini and Ricotta Tart is so yummy even people who don’t like zucchini will love it (like my husband Joe)! He tried this tart and like it so much that he asked for more. I almost fell over! I felt like a mom who sneaks vegetables into meals just […]

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