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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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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.…
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Sweet Tomato Braised Brisket
My challenge this year, of cooking every cut of meat that The Butcher has to offer, has really opened my eyes to how food and certain dishes shape our families. People are drawn to gatherings by special dishes that are prepared, sometimes just for that certain holiday and enjoyed only once a year. Coming from…
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Milk and Cookies for Santa and his Elves!
Ever since I can remember, December has been the month of massive amounts of baking. My Grandmother would make a special Christmas pie that took several days worth of steps to put together ( I am still trying to locate the recipe for it!). My Mother would bake trays and trays of cookies which became a super…
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Give Thanks for this Thanksgiving Menu!
Originally posted on Chowfancy: I’m not sure about you, but when I start planning the menu for any event, I tend to go overboard on the food. I don’t really mean too many leftovers, but more so that I try to make too many different dishes. My new motto has become “Quality…not Quantity “. When…
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Bacon Wrapped Berkshire Pork Roast
Bring back Sunday Supper with this unbelievably delicious Bacon Wrapped Berkshire Pork Roast! I love spending quality time with family, and in our house, that usually means a meal is involved. When I was younger, Sunday was considered family day. Nothing formal was planned, but we knew that it was the day to spend together at…
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