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American, Dessert, Parve

Strawberry Blueberry Tart

This Strawberry Blueberry Tart is a delicious and beautiful way to celebrate the summer. The contrasting textures and taste of cooked and raw blueberries combined with the sweetness of fresh, juicy strawberries is irresistible. This recipe may appear complicated; but if you do it in steps, it’s much easier. You […]

Appetizer, French, Starters & Sides

Chicken Liver Pâté

My love affair with Chicken Liver Pâté began when I was a child. My parents enjoyed eating at French restaurants; and often took my brother and me with them. It was at those restaurants that my love of pâté began. It was such a treat to be served a slice […]

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Stuffed Peppers

I love making individual servings of food. Stuffed Peppers falls right into that category. Stuffed Peppers are easy to prepare and make a beautiful presentation. The basic mixture is ground beef, chopped canned tomatoes and rice. The spices you use can vary from just simple salt and pepper to cumin […]

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Tuna Noodle Casserole

When I was a newly wed, over 50 years ago, Tuna Noodle Casserole was all the rage. It was on repeat in my home. Somehow, over the years, I deleted it. That being said, there is nothing like a creamy Tuna Noodle Casserole to warm you and comfort you on […]

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Silver Tip Roast

A Silver Tip Roast is cut from the shoulder of a cow. It is well marbled; and yet has less fat than a Rib Roast. Cooked properly, it is moist, tender and full of flavor. In addition, a Silver Tip is less expensive than a Rib Roast and very easy […]

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Tomato Rice Soup

Tomato Rice Soup is a basic comfort food. While, often, people think of Tomato Rice Soup being served along side a gooey grilled cheese sandwich; I give it more stature and serve it as a first course. This soup is simply based on a traditional “mirepoix”composed of sauteed diced carrots, […]

American

Turkey Burgers

Turkey Burgers can be every bit as satisfying as their beef counterpart. My personal preference is white meat turkey which is less fatty than dark meat. In order to replace the moisture the fat provides, I add sauteed onion and celery plus cranberry sauce to the mixture. Grill the burgers […]

American

Chicken with Spanish Rice

I probably ate Chicken with Spanish Rice once a month for over 20 years. It was on Annie Mae’s rotation of chicken recipes that she made for my family’s Shabbat dinner. She called it Potted Chicken. The chicken was so soft; it literally fell off the bone. The rice was […]

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Glazed Parsnips

I started making Glazed Parsnips when my Mother was alive and joined us for Thanksgiving. She would only eat white and red vegetables. As luck would have it, my Glazed Parsnips became a favorite with my Mother and my daughter. After Mom died, I stopped making them; until my daughter […]