Author: Keri L. Chinappi
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Tuscan Style Cannellini & Kale Soup
I love a great bowl of soup! On a super cold day, a beautiful bowl of soup not only warms me up, but also lifts my spirits. The smell of this Tuscan Cannellini and Kale Soup simmering on the stove, will have the family hovering around. Enjoy some quality time…add a glass of good wine…and…
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“Bistro Filet”
Are you planning to prepare a family dinner this Valentine’s Day? If so then Bistro Filet, would be the perfect dish. Bistro Filet tastes similar to Filet Mignon, yet looks more like a piece of Pork Tenderloin. Bistro Filet is super tender, easy to cook and the best part….much less expensive than Filet Mignon. Not…
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The Best Crummmb Cake ….Ever!
How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. I love thee to the depth and breadth and height my soul can reach… -Elizabeth Barrett Browning-
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Valentine Steak and Frites
Treat your “Love” to a gourmet dinner at home this Valentine’s Day! Nothing could be more romantic than cooking a beautiful meal for someone special. When you cook for someone it truly shows that you care. That being said…cooking a steak perfectly can be intimidating. Well, the wonderful thing about a filet mignon is…
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Love This Caprese Salad!
Love is in the air… Who can resist a fresh caprese salad? The combination of fresh mozzarella cheese, fresh tomatoes and a great quality olive oil are the perfect starter to any meal. For Valentine’s Day make this classic combination extra special by using heart-shaped cookie cutters to put a cute twist on it….That someone…
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Pub Style Oven Frites
We love french fries in our house…The Butcher likes them extra crispy, and the boys will inhale them any way they are put down in front of them! I have come to find out that it is actually quite simple to make pub style frites at home, using fresh potatoes and herbs. A platter of…
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Game Day Menu!
This morning I read that 110 million people are expected to tune in for Super Bowl this Sunday! Really? Wow….the article went on to say, that 110 million viewers is one-third of the US Population….That’s a lot of TV viewing…and of course appetizer eating…which along with the fantastic commercials…is my favorite part! So, in honor…
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Simple Spinach and Artichoke Dip
Spinach dip and pumpernickel bread are a yummy combination. Add some artichokes and warm everything up…and you have perfection. This simple spinach and artichoke dip can be put together the day ahead and popped in the oven just before serving, making it the perfect appetizer for game day!
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Black and Blue Skins
Potato skins are a great appetizer, but when you cook up the pre-made frozen variety, you can never be quite sure what you are eating. Bake up these fresh potato skins, and you will be happy to see your family inhale them! Yes, that’s kind of the way my boys are eating these days….everything…and quickly!…
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“Corn Dog”… Bread
This “Corn Dog” bread is a fun spin on the traditional corn dog. It is super simple to put together and can be made ahead and reheated with great results. I made this “Corn Dog” Bread for my boys… and they loved it! There were two trays, and they both quickly disappeared..
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