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French Potato Salad

French Potato Salad

French Potato Salad There are many Summer Potato Salads.  This French Potato Salad with a bright Dijon Mustard Vinaigrette is loaded with flavor and sure to be a hit at any gathering.  You will want to use French haricots verts instead of American green beans […]

Stuffed Acorn Squash

Stuffed Acorn Squash

Stuffed Acorn Squash Fall!!!  My favorite time of year.  The Autumnal Equinox was just a few days ago.  This time of the year, the farmers are bringing in their harvest.  It is the perfect time to give thanks to Mother Earth for her abundance and […]

Braised Red Cabbage with Apples and Wine

Braised Red Cabbage with Apples and Wine

Braised Red Cabbage with Apples and Wine One of the recipes I really enjoy in the fall is Braised Red Cabbage with Apple and Wine. It’s delicious and pairs well with a pork roast and sweet potatoes. My Mother used to make this, but the […]

Applesauce

Applesauce

Applesauce This is my Mother’s recipe for Applesauce.  She made it every fall around apple picking time.  I stopped at the Apple Orchard near me and picked up some apples this weekend. When I used to help my Mother I had to peel all the […]

Haluski  (Fried Cabbage and Noodles)

Haluski (Fried Cabbage and Noodles)

Haluski My Mother frequently made buttered noodles as a side dish.  Occasionally, she made Haluski.  I never heard her call it that, but after seeing videos on YouTube, I realized this is what she had been making.  There are many variations on this dish.  The […]

Roasted Seasonal Vegetables

Roasted Seasonal Vegetables

Roasted Seasonal Vegetables It’s Autumn and everyone turns to comfort foods like soups and stews.  Just don’t forget the veggies!  The one thing I like to make in the fall is Roasted Seasonal Vegetables.  It’s so easy make and a perfect side dish to any […]

Corn Salad

Corn Salad

Corn Salad Sorry, I know that it has been several months since I posted last.  I moved and well, the move didn’t go that well.  Never buy a house sight unseen.  Due to Covid-19, that is the situation I found myself in.  No homes to […]

Pearl Couscous

Pearl Couscous

Pearl Couscous My Pearl Couscous recipe a quick and easy dish that packs a lot of flavor.   In a large pan, bring salted water to a boil.  Add the pearl couscous, olive oil and chicken soup base.  Do NOT use any flavor packet that may […]

Roasted Chestnuts

Roasted Chestnuts

Roasted Chestnuts Holidays!  Chestnuts roasting on a open fire…well, how about in the oven instead.  My Father made Roasted Chestnuts every year.  During culinary school, I was lucky enough to get a chestnut knife making it much easier and safer to score them. The recipe […]

Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, Chestnuts and Onions

Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, Chestnuts and Onions

Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, Chestnuts and Onions A great side dish for the holidays!   Roasted Chestnuts  


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