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Acorn Squash Risotto Recipe – Worth The Time!

I love risotto!  When I was looking at what was around the kitchen this week and saw the acorn squash – I knew that I wanted to make something with it and it has been awhile since I have made … Continue reading

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Quinoa, Carrot and Zucchini Casserole

As I was looking for our new weekly recipe that would use carrots I remembered a talk I had attended a couple of years ago about food and meals.  The talk was given by a wonderful farmer, Annie, who I … Continue reading

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Acorn Squash Gnocchi with Sage Butter Sauce

I love gnocchi and have never made it before.  I had been sent a recipe for gnocchi a long time ago and came across it when I was looking for our new recipe of the week.  I made some changes … Continue reading

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Happy Thanksgiving – Vegetarian Stuffing Recipe

It is Thanksgiving morning and the rain and wind have stopped – there is a crispness in the air and the sun is shining.  The cooking continues.  The pie is done (see yesterday’s post), last night I made the cranberry … Continue reading

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Pie, Pie, Me, Oh, My, How I Love Pie – Especially Pumpkin Pie!

I love pumpkin pie and the only time I usually make it is for Thanksgiving.  The baking for our Thanksgiving meal started last night, will continue tonight and then some on the morning of Thanksgiving.  I started with the pie. … Continue reading

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What to Do with a Pound of Green Beans?

With Thanksgiving just days away – we are eating a little lighter this week and doing simpler recipes.  In our food delivery we received a pound of green beans, which would be nice for a side dish for Thanksgiving, but … Continue reading

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Veggies and Pasta with Warmed Bread Crumbs

Our weekly organic produce delivery has started.  It is always exciting to see what is in the box.  Usually there is something that I have not cooked with or tried and then my imagination kicks in trying to figure out … Continue reading

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Happy, Happy Birthday to Stella!

  Stella’s turned 8 over the weekend and it was a continuous birthday celebration.  Dinner Friday night at her favorite restaurant, Saturday was her actual birthday party and Monday is the celebration at school.     Her party Saturday was … Continue reading

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Frying Up Some Pumpkin

Right before Halloween, my neighbors Pasquale and Liz had their pumpkin stolen.  I can’t repeat how I was told my Pasquale, but I am sure that you can figure out some of the adjectives and descriptions.  He was so mad … Continue reading

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Pumpkin Ravioli with Sage Butter Sauce

I have been craving pumpkin raviolis ever since I made all the pumpkin puree awhile back.  I decided to take a short cut and use wonton wrappers instead of making the pasta myself.  This saved on time, especially since Stella … Continue reading

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