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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For those who have had a Brussels sprouts related childhood trauma, I’m here to help. Anything followed by “& Bacon” can’t be bad, now can it. Brussels Sprouts & Bacon 1 lb. Brussels Sprouts (fresh) 1/2 pound thick sliced Bacon (about 10 rashers) 1/2 cup Dried Cranberry Freshly ground pepper. Slice a little of the …

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Who want’s a super easy make ahead Thanksgiving dinner side dish? Mango Ginger Glazed Carrots 2 16 oz. packages Baby Carrots 1 8 oz. jar Mango Ginger Chutney 1/2 cup light Brown Sugar 1 teaspoon fresh Cilantro or Parsley Steam the carrots for 10 minutes or until they are just cooked through. Spread them out …

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This, my friends is professional level comfort food! At the same time it’s really easy and you can make it on a weeknight. Cheesy Grits 4 cups Milk 2 cups water 3 tablespoons Butter 2 teaspoons Salt LOTS of pepper 2 cups Corn Grits (I like Bob’s Red Mill) 1/2 cup Cream 1 cup grated …

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My friend and her family went crabbing over the weekend and I was lucky enough to receive some of the bounty from their expedition. Oregon Crab Cakes 4 cups Crab Meat (cooked, cleaned and shelled) 1 cup Mayonnaise 2 Eggs 1 teaspoon Onion Powder 2 tablespoons Capers 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning 5-6 dashes Tabasco …

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The U-pick season is started and the strawberry patch is in full swing these days, so it seems that pie is in order. Strawberry Amaretto Galette Pie Dough (Store bought frozen or your favorite recipe) 2 cups Strawberries (hulled and halved) 1 tablespoon Sugar 1 teaspoon Corn Starch 1/2 cup Amaretto Cookies (crumbled) Egg Wash …

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Pay the mortgage or buy a truffle? Yeah, maybe I’ll let the truffle band wagon pass by without getting on board. Or so I thought… For such a simple recipe, it’s a show stopper! Roasted Potatoes With Truffle Salt 4 Russet or Baking Potatoes Olive Oil Truffle Salt Pepper Preheat oven to 400 degrees Scrub …

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I was going for the flavor of my BBQ Enchilada Recipe without turning on the oven and making the kitchen hot. BBQ Chicken Tacos With Corn & Black Bean Relish 1 whole Rotisserie Chicken 1 cup Enchilada Sauce 1/2 cup Barbecue Sauce 2 cups Shredded Cheese 3 tablespoons torn Cilantro 6-8 small Tortillas Take the …

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