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Side Dishes

Red Cabbage with Apples

 

 Red Cabbage with Apples is a one of my favorite side dishes. It is a simple side dish that is homey and comforting. It pairs well with Joe’s Seared Pork Chops. Pork, cabbage and apples are a classic combination. Red Cabbage with Apples is a quick and delicious side dish […]

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Baked Goods, Desserts

Gluten Free Chocolate Hazelnut Cupcakes

 

 Gluten Free Chocolate Hazelnut Cupcakes are rich and decadent. So easy to make, its ridiculous! Just combine all six ingredients in the food processor and pulse it a few times. Bake them, frost them with chocolate ganache and that’s it! Serve these cupcakes with a good strong cup of coffee […]

milwaukee-style-pizza
Baked Goods, Main Dish

Milwaukee Style Sausage Pizza

 

 We like to make Milwaukee Style Sausage Pizza for Pizza Night at our house! This is the pizza that Joe grew up eating. The first time I went with Joe to Milwaukee he took me to his favorite place for pizza, Balistreri’s Pizza on 68th and Wells. We had pizza […]

pumpkin-and-radicchio-pizza
Baked Goods, Main Dish

Pumpkin and Radicchio Pizza

 

 Pumpkin and Radicchio Pizza is perfect for fall or anytime of the year for that matter! For those of you who love all things pumpkin or someone like me that just likes something a little interesting and different, this pizza fits the bill. Interesting fall flavors The pumpkin puree is […]

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Appetizers

Goat Cheese Stuffed Figs

 

 Goat Cheese Stuffed Figs are the perfect little appetizer. They are sweet, tangy, and crunchy all in one small bite. Plus, they are quick to make and have only four ingredients! Use good quality ingredients Since these Goat Cheese Stuffed Figs contain only four ingredients, be sure to use the […]

classic-fennel-and-orange-salad
Salads and Soups, Side Dishes

Classic Fennel and Orange Salad

 

 Classic Fennel and Orange Salad is an Italian classic for a reason. I love the crunchy anise flavor of the fennel and the sweetness of the oranges. This salad is easy to toss together quickly. Try different varieties of Oranges in Classic Fennel and Orange Salad You can use any […]

mashed-butternut-squash
Side Dishes

Mashed Butternut Squash

 

 Mashed Butternut Squash makes for a delicious side dish. It also provides a great change of pace from the usual side items like mashed potatoes. I like to serve Mashed Butternut Squash with our Herbed Pork Chops with Mushroom Gravy. The sweetness of the butternut squash compliments the herbed pork […]

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Appetizers, Baked Goods

Greek Cheese Puffs

 

 Greek Cheese Puffs, called Tiropitakia in Greek, are crispy phyllo dough triangles filled with a bold feta cheese filling. They are the perfect little appetizer. I like to serve them hot out of the oven with some cold appetizers like Olives and Salami, my Goat Cheese Stuffed Figs, or Grilled […]

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Main Dish, Meat

Roasted Lemon Chicken and Vegetables

 

 Roasted Lemon Chicken and Vegetables is one of our go-to dishes. Its perfect to make for just the two of us or a dinner party with a group of friends. This supper time classic is bursting with flavor and as a bonus it is a easy one dish meal. The […]

moroccan-couscous
Main Dish, Pasta, Side Dishes

Moroccan Couscous

 

 Moroccan couscous is a quick and tasty dish. It is great as a main dish or as a side dish with roasted pork or chicken. I like the deep roasted flavor of the Moroccan spiced eggplant and zucchini. The couscous has lots of flavors and textures. The carrots and raisins […]

blueberry-bran-muffins
Baked Goods

Blueberry Bran Muffins

 

 These blueberry bran muffins have tons of blueberries and walnuts packed inside, so they’re tasty and good for you. These muffins are the famous and three time Emmy Award winning comedian, Louie Anderson’s favorite muffins (he really told me to say that)! In case you are wondering, he really is […]