Author: Keri L. Chinappi
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Honey Glazed Carrots with Purple Grapes

So, we have made the Warm Spinach Salad, Fancy Scalloped Potatoes and the delicious Prime Rib…these Honey Glazed Carrots with Purple Grapes will round out the side dishes nicely.
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Fresh Herb Antipasto Wreath

Pinterest has the most unbelievably creative ideas and I have to admit…that I pin many items…but have trouble actually bringing them to the table! It’s easy to hit the pin button, but some of the ideas are very time consuming. This Fresh Herb Wreath caught my attention as soon as I noticed the pin, so…
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Warm Spinach Salad with Dried Cherries and Pinoli Nuts

Before the craziness of the holiday season at the Meat Market began this year, The Butcher and I joined some friends for a beautiful friday night dinner. On the menu was a super delicious Warm Spinach Salad. It was so tasty that I thought it would be a wonderful addition to my Christmas Dinner Menu. Here’s my…
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Beef Tenderloin with Cabernet-Shitake Gravy

Are you hoping to prepare a fancy and delicious holiday dinner? When you are looking to entertain a large group of people and still have time to enjoy your guests…Beef Tenderloin, otherwise know as Filet Mignon Roast, is the way to go. This tender, juicy cut of beef is simple to prepare and will roast in…
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Cannoli Cream Puffs

Serve these fancy Cannoli Whipped Cream filled Puffs for dessert this Christmas~ Bake these Cannoli Whipped Cream filled puffs this Christmas…your family will be super impressed!! The best thing is that they look fancy but are really quick and easy to put together…. I’m starting with the filling….because this can be made the day or…
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Whole Roasted Chicken with Baby Bella Mushrooms

You can roast a whole chicken! Yes, it really is quick and easy…and the house will smell amazing….and the kids will eat it! (Actually they may fight over it…so be prepared;) For some reason, and I don’t think that I’m alone, I had always thought that roasting a whole chicken was difficult. I thought that…
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Gingerbread White Chocolate Biscotti

Cookie Baking is in full swing! The next cookie on my list is a Gingerbread white Chocolate Biscotti.
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Pink Lady and Pear Sauce

Those of you who know me, are aware that I love fruit! I craved pineapple when I was pregnant with the boys, and always travel with little clementines in my purse. A favorite apple of mine is the Pink Lady. They have a beautiful pink skin and their crisp sweet taste is just delicious. They…
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Lita’s Latkes

The Butcher and I are fortunate to have a large circle of wonderful family and friends. We also happen to be lucky with fantastic neighbors. Lyle and Lita live in the house next to ours and even share our wedding anniversary date… so we feel a special connection. Lita is a talented cook and baker.…
