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French Toast

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Prep Time:	5 Minutes
Cook Time:	5 Minutes

'Breakfast or dessert?' have used white toast bread but you could use any sliced bread of course. Simple, quick, topped off with a nice jam or just some plain brown sugar and a bit of fresh fruit, served with a hot, steaming cup of coffee, the newspaper a…

Meatball Stew

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Prep Time:	10 Minutes
Cook Time:	90 Minutes

This recipe comes from my wife's grandmother, Dora D'Ottaviano. This dish is one of her many specialties, and one that my wife would forever brag about. We've been making this dish on our own for quite a few years now. It makes for a nice, warm and hearty…

Minty Broccoli Soup

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Prep Time:	10 Minutes
Cook Time:	5 Minutes

Nice way to get your kids to eat their greens.

ALMOND BRITTLE

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Prep Time:	10 Minutes
Cook Time:	10 Minutes

Nice alternative to peanut brittle but you must use RAW almonds.

Risotto with Shrimp and Arugula

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Prep Time:	10 Minutes
Cook Time:	30 Minutes

Risotto is a classic Italian rice dish . The beauty of risotto is that it is so versatile. Whether it's meat, fish, or vegetables the key to a delicious risotto is using the finest and freshest ingredients that the season has to offer. Risotto origina…

Lentil Salad

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Prep Time:	15 Minutes
Cook Time:	0 Minutes

When it’s just to hot to cook, let alone eating a hot dish, like it is here in Naples, Italy. This main or side dish is perfect and nutritious. Also you can add more vegetables (there is no limit, go crazy!). Can be served with good crusty bread or garl…

Olive Ascolane

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Prep Time:	20 Minutes
Cook Time:	5 Minutes

Olive ascolane are deliciously stuffed green olives which are breaded and fried. They are originally from the Le Marche region of Italy. Thankfully, they are widely found all over Italy, and are easily made at home. In Italy, I would mostly enjoy them as…

Easy Pound cake

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Prep Time:	10 Minutes
Cook Time:	70 Minutes

Super easy bunt pan pound cake. Quick to make but tastes delicious and can be paired with any kind of fruit for a nice, light snack.

Honey Mustard Chicken

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Prep Time:	15 Minutes
Cook Time:	60 Minutes

This is a recipe I took and added my own twist. A family favorite, and really great when you want a nice but quick meal.

Cheese & Mustard Party Straws

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Prep Time:	15 Minutes
Cook Time:	10 Minutes

These light & crispy snacks are just the thing to serve with drinks before your meal. (They go exceptionally well with a nice glass of chilled Chardonnay !)

Veggie Quiche

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Prep Time:	0 Minutes
Cook Time:	5 Minutes

What I love about making quiche is that it is so very easy to make them and can be served for brunch as well as for dinner. Also another nice thing is that it is a great way to get rid of things you have i your fridge. You can go vegetarian with it or add…

“Sangria” a nice refreshing wine cooler

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Prep Time:	10 Minutes
Cook Time:	0 Minutes

So many different recipes for making “Sangria” especially down South close to the boarder. Sangria can be experimented with different combination of fruits and even wine. Many even use brandy, club soda, claret, and Bordeaux. I prefer the simply ve…

Ginger Maple Spice Cookies

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Prep Time:	15 Minutes
Cook Time:	15 Minutes

A nice soft cookie with a distinct real maple flavor followed by the slightest "bite" of ginger and finishing with a hint of orange.

Baked Scottish Haddock with Mashed Potatoes

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Prep Time:	10 Minutes
Cook Time:	30 Minutes

This is a tasty dish that we fix up at our home once every few weeks. Haddock has such a beautiful taste, only to be perfectly complemented by a helping of nice, creamy mashed potato on the side. Fixing this dish up at home is much better than going out t…

Shrewsbury Cakes (Original Recipe)

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Prep Time:	15 Minutes
Cook Time:	20 Minutes

This is an original recipe dating back to an 1808 cookbook. The cookie produced will be crisp and thin with nice hints of the spices. This is the original variant of the Williamsburg Shrewsbury Cakes I posted previously, with quantities made more manageab…

Cashew Butter Cookies

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Prep Time:	20 Minutes
Cook Time:	10 Minutes

This is a nice change from your standard peanut butter cookie. Plus it gave me a chance to use one of my favorite ingredients. The cashew. If you do not want to make your own cashew butter, you can always sub regular peanut butter.

Fried Rice

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Prep Time:	5 Minutes
Cook Time:	20 Minutes

In just no time you can turn plain white rice into something so delicious, with just a few simple ingredients, offering a different texture and a nice blend of the different flavours, soaked up by the rice, while frying. This dish can easily prepared in…

Easy Ginger-Orange Marmalade

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Prep Time:	10 Minutes
Cook Time:	20 Minutes

Orange marmalade is one of the favourites in our house. It’s always nice to have home-made marmalade in a kitchen cupboard so if you fancy something – just open cupboard door and it’s there :-) Made from fresh oranges and ginger adds a little kick…

Fresh Greek Pizza

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Prep Time:	5 Minutes
Cook Time:	25 Minutes

This recipe is so simple and such a tasty addition to any meal or as a meal itself with a nice side salad….Oh so good…… Enjoy!

Fried Chickpeas and Chorizo

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Prep Time:	10 Minutes
Cook Time:	20 Minutes

Hold on to your sombreros! This meal will send you reeling (to the couch for a nice comfort nap after consuming). Crispy chickpeas soaking up the beautful red chorizo juice - a visual and an aroma that cannot be beat. A great meal for any time of day.

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