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Fried Spring Rolls (PO PIA THOT)

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Prep Time:	60 Minutes
Cook Time:	30 Minutes

This dish originates in Vietnam and the dipping sauces vary from region to region. Most likely the sauce that you would easily find in your country is plum sauce which comes bottled and ready made. Should the plum sauce be too sweet and not spicy enough s…

Orecchiette con cime di rape

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Prep Time:	10 Minutes
Cook Time:	20 Minutes

Orecchiette con cime di rape is the signature dish of the Puglia region of southern Italy. Orecchiette literally translates as "little ears". They look like little bowl shaped discs that are ideal for catching the wonderful sauce they are to be tossed wit…

Clams and mussels in Tomato broth

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Prep Time:	5 Minutes
Cook Time:	20 Minutes

Clams and mussels are two very popular shellfish all over the world. There are many ways that they can be prepared. I remember that one of my favorite ways of eating them was a long time ago in Spain in a town called Tossa De Mar, about an hour north of B…

Pickled Red Beets

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Prep Time:	30 Minutes
Cook Time:	60 Minutes

I don’t know about you but in the last few years I have become a beet lover. I never used to be but if there are beets on the menu I order them. And I always have beets at home for my cravings. You will notice I will post several different beet recipes…

Curry Roasted Chicken

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Prep Time:	10 Minutes
Cook Time:	20 Minutes

Growing up my mother would often use curry in her recipes. This is an easy version of one her recipes.

Homemade Meatballs

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Prep Time:	10 Minutes
Cook Time:	30 Minutes

My Great Grandmother was a whiz in the kitchen. We are so lucky that she wrote down some of her recipes before she passed on. Now we all still get to enjoy these recipes whenever we can. Although I suspect that they would still taste better if she made…

Peperonata

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Prep Time:	15 Minutes
Cook Time:	30 Minutes

Peperonata is a delicious side dish that originates in the Puglia region of Italy. It makes a GREAT accompaniment to any meat dish. One nice thing about peperonata is that it can be made ahead of time, and reheated just prior to serving. It is also tasty…

Polpette di Tonno - Tuna cakes

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Prep Time:	20 Minutes
Cook Time:	5 Minutes

We have been enjoying crab cakes for quite a while now, thanks to our New England friends. In the Veneto region of Italy polpette di tonno, or tuna cakes, have been around forever, but are sadly so undiscovered in the United States. Polpette di tonno are…

Bunny's Fancy Figs with a wine drizzle

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Prep Time:	10 Minutes
Cook Time:	10 Minutes

These lovely and delicious fresh figs are filled with a small ball of fresh mozzarella and wrapped in a thin slice of prosciutto. They are then baked in an oven for a few minutes until golden and bubbly. After they are removed from the oven I drizzle a…

Linguine al Pesto

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Prep Time:	10 Minutes
Cook Time:	15 Minutes

The origins of pesto genovese go way back in time, to Genova, in the Ligurian region of Italy. The word pesto comes from the verb "pestare" which loosely translated, means to crush. Traditionally, pesto genovese would be made with the mortar and pestle. Y…

Ragu alla Bolognese

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Prep Time:	0 Minutes
Cook Time:	110 Minutes

This is the traditional way to make bolognese....direct from Emilia-Romagna region, where Bologna is located. In Bologna they will scoff at the use of any other pasta but tagliatelle or parpadelle.

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…

Skillet Granola

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Prep Time:	10 Minutes
Cook Time:	10 Minutes

I\'ve tried a lot of homemade granola recipes and this one is easily my favorite.

Nut Crescents

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Prep Time:	20 Minutes
Cook Time:	20 Minutes

Adapted from Good Housekeeping Favorite Recipes. These cookies go perfect with coffee or tea and are sure to please. Enjoy!

Best-Ever Blueberry Muffins

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Prep Time:	10 Minutes
Cook Time:	20 Minutes

Adapted from Great American Recipes. These muffins will definitely brighten your morning! Enjoy with love, Catherine

Mark's Famous Apple Crisp

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Prep Time:	20 Minutes
Cook Time:	60 Minutes

I found a recipe similiar to this one, but I always like to tweek (so to say) some recipes to how I feel will add a little better twist to it.

Sausage Squares

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Prep Time:	15 Minutes
Cook Time:	30 Minutes

Another recipes passed on to me from my grandmother. Great quick breakfast and everyone and never any left overs. :-)

Sicilian Sesame Cookies

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Prep Time:	10 Minutes
Cook Time:	30 Minutes

Adapted from Good Housekeeping Favorite Recipes – Cookies! These cookies are so special to me since they bring back so many wonderful memories. Enjoy!

“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…

Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookies

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Prep Time:	10 Minutes
Cook Time:	15 Minutes

Here's a good treat for the holidays. This is 1 of my favorite cookie recipes.

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