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Truffle Pasta with Truffle Oil and Mushrooms

Truffle Pasta with Truffle Oil and Mushrooms

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Truffle Pasta with Truffle Oil and Mushrooms Growing up Italian, my family hosted St. Joseph’s Day tables for the church and neighborhood.  Unfortunately, I don’t have any photos from this time since I was very young.  I remember the cooking that went on for several […]

Dragon’s Brew

Dragon’s Brew

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Dragon’s Brew Inspired by Quincy’s Tavern   NOTE:  I used a green-tinted acrylic glass.  

Italian Chicken Tenders

Italian Chicken Tenders

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Italian Chicken Tenders These Italian Chicken Tenders are crispy on the outside and the tenders are extremely moist and flavorful.  An easy meal to prepare and your family will love them.   They are also versatile since you can swap out the Italian Panko bread crumbs […]

Chocolate Dipped Heart Cookies

Chocolate Dipped Heart Cookies

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Chocolate Dipped Heart Cookies Chocolate Dipped Heart Cookies are such a great cookie for Valentine’s Day.  This is actually a Land O’ Lakes recipe that I have tweaked.  I typically make these for the holidays using 1 teaspoon peppermint extract in the dough and the […]

Hot Milk and Honey Cake

Hot Milk and Honey Cake

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Hot Milk and Honey Cake My Mother made this cake a few times.  I remember it being a light and  springy cake.  Not sure where she got the recipe from, but I found something similar (without the honey) from Mr. Food on the internet. Mr. […]

Spanish Potato Omelet (Tortilla Española)

Spanish Potato Omelet (Tortilla Española)

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Spanish Potato Omelet (Tortilla Española) In, 2002, I went with a group of co-workers to Cafe Iberico (Spanish Tapas) in downtown Chicago. Tortilla Española (Spanish Potato Omelet) was one of the dishes that we had.  It was so good that I started to make it […]

Asian Beef Tenderloin

Asian Beef Tenderloin

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Asian Beef Tenderloin I first had this Asian Beef Tenderloin after purchasing it from a meal assembly club.  It was so good that my family wanted it again and again, so I did some research and found a recipe to start with, but of course, […]

Beef Vegetable Soup

Beef Vegetable Soup

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Beef Vegetable Soup January is national soup month.  Nothing takes the chill away better than a nice bowl of Beef Vegetable Soup.  This is a nice hearty soup.  It is simmered for several hours to build the flavors and ensure the beef is tender. The […]

Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies

Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies

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Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies I have around 80 cookie recipes and one of my son’s favorite cookies is the classic Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies.  It is the perfect blend of peanut butter and chocolate.  Sometimes the classics are the ones the family loves the most. […]

Boxes, boxes and more boxes

Boxes, boxes and more boxes

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Boxes, boxes and more boxes!!! As some of you know, I moved back in July, 2022.  I still had a storage unit filled with boxes.  We finally decided to move them the other day.  I was all set to start my annual holiday cookie baking, […]


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Dragon’s Brew

Dragon’s Brew

Dragon’s Brew Inspired by Quincy’s Tavern   NOTE:  I used a green-tinted acrylic glass.  

Chocolate Dipped Heart Cookies

Chocolate Dipped Heart Cookies

Chocolate Dipped Heart Cookies Chocolate Dipped Heart Cookies are such a great cookie for Valentine’s Day.  This is actually a Land O’ Lakes recipe that I have tweaked.  I typically make these for the holidays using 1 teaspoon peppermint extract in the dough and the […]

Hot Milk and Honey Cake

Hot Milk and Honey Cake

Hot Milk and Honey Cake My Mother made this cake a few times.  I remember it being a light and  springy cake.  Not sure where she got the recipe from, but I found something similar (without the honey) from Mr. Food on the internet. Mr. […]

Spanish Potato Omelet (Tortilla Española)

Spanish Potato Omelet (Tortilla Española)

Spanish Potato Omelet (Tortilla Española) In, 2002, I went with a group of co-workers to Cafe Iberico (Spanish Tapas) in downtown Chicago. Tortilla Española (Spanish Potato Omelet) was one of the dishes that we had.  It was so good that I started to make it […]

Asian Beef Tenderloin

Asian Beef Tenderloin

Asian Beef Tenderloin I first had this Asian Beef Tenderloin after purchasing it from a meal assembly club.  It was so good that my family wanted it again and again, so I did some research and found a recipe to start with, but of course, […]


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