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Cheesy Roasted Cauliflower & Bacon Baked Shells

Deborah — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000

When it comes to comfort food, there is nothing that I find as satisfying as a big bubbly casserole of baked pasta. My husband unfortunately isn’t quite as fond of baked pasta as I am, mainly because he likes his pasta VERY “al dente.” In fact, we have an ongoing discussion almost on a daily...

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Risotto alla Zucca

Deborah — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 12:15:00 +0000

I enjoy the arrival of each new season as it means there will be a variety of new seasonal vegetables to use in my kitchen. I particularly love the wide variety of winter squash that are now available to us every fall. This is a wonderful autumn risotto made with butternut squash I like to...

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Cranberry Apple Crumb Pie

Deborah — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Apples are one of the most versatile fruits, with flavors that range from sweet and floral to crisp and tart depending on the variety. Some hold their shape beautifully when baked, while others are best eaten fresh. For the best flavor, always look for apples that are in season. Choose fruit that feels heavy in...

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Fall Harvest Salad With Butternut Squash, Kale, Apples, & Cranberries

Deborah — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000

If you love cooking as much as I do, it is impossible not to celebrate the arrival of each new season. Each season is a celebration of specific fruits and vegetables, and it is impossible for me to pick a favorite season because of this. I love the wide varieties of leafy greens available each...

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Apple Cinnamon Flatbread

Deborah — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Focaccia is usually thought of as a savory Italian flatbread, often topped with herbs, onions, or olives. But one weekend, while baking for my grandkids (all of whom have a sweet tooth), I decided to experiment with a sweeter twist. The idea had been tucked away in the back of my mind for months: a...

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Celebrating An Italian Thanksgiving

Deborah — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Italians living in Italy do not celebrate Thanksgiving as we do here in North America although they do have many holidays called La Festa del Ringraziamento (or Festival of Thanks), which refer to a variety of religious holidays held throughout the year to honor patron saints. I believe the closest Italians (living in Italy) would...

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Meatball Minestrone Soup

Deborah — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000

There is nothing quite as comforting as a hearty bowl of soup, and this Meatball Minestrone is as satisfying as it is versatile. It’s the kind of recipe that welcomes improvisation, making it ideal for clearing out the refrigerator or using whatever vegetables and pantry staples you have on hand. The star of this version...

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Pumpkin Gingerbread Loaf

Deborah — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000

I am now on a pumpkin spice kick, and I expect that will continue until Thanksgiving when my focus will be on holiday baking, Christmas cookies in particular. This beautiful loaf combines canned pumpkin with spices used in gingerbread, for a loaf that everyone will enjoy. I was shopping in a discount store recently, and...

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