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OK, so maybe it's not a meal, but if you've just come off the week I just had, you want one. Heck, you NEED one. Besides, what better time to enjoy a tropical drink than the middle of winter?
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This is my version of a traditional Italian winter salad.
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| Prep Time: | 20 Minutes |
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Here's a good chili to have for dinner during the winter time. It's easy and delicious.
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
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Quick and easy chicken dish for one for nights when there are minimal ingredients on hand. Delightful citrusy summer fare, or a bright spot in the middle of winter when you wish summer would get here already!
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
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This a good soup for the winter time. I learned to make this soup while learning to cook at my home town restaurant.
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 30 Minutes |
Adapted from-The Houses Cookbook. This is a wonderful side dish or a cozy winter dessert to share with your family. Enjoy!
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A tangy salad full of flavor is always enjoyed at dinnertime in my family. During the winter months Mom's Cole Slaw tastes great! My mother-in-law made this often and now this recipe will be passed down in my family. And add the Raisins for that extra…
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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…
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On a cold winter night, who doesn't love to curl up on the couch with a warm bowl of soup? This is the ultimate comfort food. Creamy and satisfying, this soup can be a a great starter to any meal, or serve it by itself with some bread or crackers. Eith…
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
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This is one of my all-time favorite meals! I remember the first time my Aunt Lisa brought it to a family birthday party...I was about eight years old, and I thought it was the most delicious thing I had ever tasted. Since then, it has become a family st…
My Dream Come True "Ciabatta Bread"My First Ciabatta BreadLet me tell you one thing that I really Love...Bread. Well I don't know about you guys but I just LOVE BREAD. Specially HOMEMADE BREAD,Mmmm so good! One of my aunties use to make really yummy (read full article)
The other day I shared with you a way to prepare spaghetti squash, one of the many winter squashes. I also received a kabocha squash from my CSA, and this time I wasn’t really sure what to do with it b/c I had never made it before! It sort of l (read full article)
A lot is made of planning the garden and keeping track of seeds and plant placement, but what about when the stuff starts to grow? There seems to be a shortage of material dedicated to keeping track of what you’ve actually grown. We started ke (read full article)
After these 10 large green peppers were placed on my countertop the song/book "Five Little Pumpkins" quickly came to mind. It's the song that young children learn during the month of October. For younger tots th (read full article)
Arrivederci San Francisco – crostata ai mirtilli con crema allo yogurt It’s time to take a little time off and go where the sun is always happy and shining, not the Caribbeans but Baja Mexico. California has been under a horrendous weat (read full article)
Yes, I know that half the world is still enjoying summer - but it's the end of summer and soup is a wonderful way of preserving all those beautiful summer and fall vegetables. I also know that the other half of the world is still enjoying (?) winter (read full article)
Hope everyone is enjoying the weekend and the beautiful weather. I can’t believe summer is almost coming to an end and the kids will be back to school soon. The winter months always seem to drag on yet summer seems to just fly by. I mentio (read full article)
Last winter (January, 2010), my husband and I had the chance to experience Spring Resort Hotel in Xinbeitou in Beitou District in Taipei. Beitou is well-known to its hot springs in Northern Taiwan. Part of the pack (read full article)
Every Wednesday, Black Raven Brewery taps a special cask at 4pm. These casks are often extremely popular and you are well advised to get there early to make sure to get some before the cask runs dry. On August 4th, the featured cask was the “Sc (read full article)
A Friend of mine attended a wedding and snapped a photo of the table at the reception. This attractive centerpiece caught my eye!What a beautiful arrangement. Who would have ever thought to use Hydrangea's and Succulents such as hen & chicks! (read full article)