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I miss my mom, no doubt. But every time I think about her and her influence on my life, cooking comes to mind. She tried so hard to please everyone through her cooking. From my Irish dad with his stew and pot roast, to her finicky daughter (that’s me) to …
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Biodynamic wine is the gold standard in organic wine.
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The Mother-in-Law Mojito – A friend of mine in Tampa coined the name of this otherwise traditional mojito. Mother-in-Law Mojito. What Cuban/Florida gathering is complete without a rum cocktail. Here’s an easy recipe to keep the in-laws happy while you cook. Ingredients Organic Mother-in-Law Mojito Bag of Limes One …
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You will LOVE these Gluten Free Double Chocolate Chewy Cookies and best of all, they are not made with processed sugar. Be careful! You cannot eat just one. These are full of snacking at midnight kind of goodness. You better hide the leftovers though, because these didn’t last in our …
Read More »Homemade Chicken Parmigiana Sandwiches
If you want to make homemade chicken parmigiana sandwiches (or parmesan) it’s quick and easy. Here’s how to make this recipe: Ingredients to Make Homemade Chicken Parmigiana Sandwiches 1 lb ground chicken 1 tsp oregano 1/2 tsp salt pinch of white pepper 1 tsp powdered garlic 1/2 cup good …
Read More »Homemade Northern Italian Manicotti
Homemade Northern Italian Manicotti is Way Better than it’s Southern Italian cousin. Here’s the difference. Let’s walk through the steps. INGREDIENTS -Homemade Northern Italian Manicotti 4 manicotti tubes or Elizabeth’s Homemade Crepes 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese 1 cup of homemade ricotta 1 beaten large egg 2 teaspoons flat leaf …
Read More »The Fluffiest, Lightest Belgian Waffles – Recipe
The Fluffiest Lightest Belgian Waffles – Recipe – Most of us have had the unfortunate experience of trying to make waffles at home, only to find them dense and lackluster. Try this recipe and you will end up making waffles every Sunday morning like we do!
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