Toss with pasta or over steaks or chicken. There are so many applications for this dish. 1 tablespoon Butter 1 tablespoon Olive Oil 8 oz. Brown Button or mixed Mushrooms (sliced) Salt & Pepper 1 tablespoon finely chopped Rosemary 1/4 cup Cream Sherry or White Wine 1/2 cup Heavy Whipping Cream 2 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar …

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What would Halloween be if I didn’t use my lovely severed hand pâté mould? It can also be served out of a jar or crock. You know, if you’re into that. Country “Hand” Pâté Using cooking spray or butter, grease the mould very well, then set aside. 2 tablespoons Shallot 16 oz cubed Cooked Ham …

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Has everyone figured out what they are making for Easter? Here’s a few links to help. Or, possibly make you second guess your decision, like this wonderful looking baked ricotta! Baked Ricotta This is what I’m making. You gotta have hot cross buns! Dana at Minimalist Baker made these yummy peanut butter eggs. Hop over …

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We didn’t make it to Pazzoria Bakery this year for our panettone bread so I thought, “How hard could it be?” As it turns out, not that hard! After some experimenting I think I’ve got it right. Panettone Loaf For the dried fruit mixture: 1/4 cup each of: Dried Cranberries Dried Currants Golden Rasins Dried …

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This is a British derivation on a Swedish recipe created by the Hasslebacken Hotel a few centuries ago. I love that its super simple but looks very fancy. Perfect for my Christmas Eve feast! Hassleback Potatoes Preheat oven to 425 degrees. 12 Yukon gold potatoes of medium size 3 tablespoons Olive Oil Salt & Pepper …

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Continuing from yesterday lets play around with themes shall we? If your friends are movie buffs, or never has time to see the latest summer action flick, the movie night basket is the one to make. First, start with a fun popcorn bowl then, fill it with favorite movie treats and a few videos. Maybe …

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Over the years, and thanks in part to a faulty memory, I’ve developed a gift giving method that (swearing and swerving into the grocery parking lot) I call “The Grocery Store Gift Basket”. It can be scaled up or down according to your budget, recipient, and of course whether you are in fact on your …

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