Category: Year-round
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Poached Zucchini with Olive Oil
My zucchini plants are still producing and I share the green and white striped ones with my boyfriend’s mother. The other day she said she was going to fix them in an old Italian way, boiling them and then serving with just olive oil and salt. I was intrigued. I’ve cooked them in many different…
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Mom’s Macaroni and Cheese
I grew up eating my mom’s macaroni and cheese. I did develop a fondness for the blue box variety when I was in high school but once I had kids, I went back to this one. It’s easy and delicious. Leave out the onions if you have a child that doesn’t like them, like I…
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Crockpot Macaroni and Cheese
I thought this crockpot macaroni and cheese would be a great way to have a hot kid-friendly dish at a large party. Then I noticed how many adults were dipping into it, too! I was skeptical the first time I made this, thinking it would get runny and watery and that the pasta would just…
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How to Make Homemade Russian Dressing
The other night I set out to make Reuben sandwiches and for that you need know how to make Russian dressing. You could buy it of course but that’s no fun! There’s lots of variations in recipes, although most have ketchup (or chili sauce), mayonnaise and horseradish. After that, you might have minced or grated…
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Lidia’s Red Cabbage and Bacon Salad
I bought a red cabbage the other day to add to a chopped salad but that leaves plenty left for other things. I originally thought to braise some but opted instead to try this red cabbage and bacon salad from Lidia’s Italy in America. It’s pretty simple, other than the work of slicing the cabbage,…