Hi, American readers! Did you have a nice Thanksgiving? Lots of leftovers? Good! When you’ve had all the turkey, cranberry, and mashed potato sandwiches you can stand, (what? you’ve never had mashed potato on your sandwich?) try this turkey chili it’s excellent for using up the rest of your leftovers! (for international readers bookmark this …

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I thought this was going to be hard. I’d always made pizza in my oven and it was good but not “ZOMG! this is the best!” I was a little intimidated to try on the grill, what if it stuck? Well, I needn’t have worried! It works wonderfully and now my homemade pizza is indeed, ZOMG! Basic …

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Hey there Wishers! I hope the holidays were joyus and your New Year’s hangover wasn’t too bad! I’d like to take this opportunity before we start in on our annual re-cap to thank you all for the continued support in 2015. So many new subscribers and lovely comments and emails, you’re a wonderful bunch! Thank …

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A very easy, very tasty, make ahead dish for taking to holiday gatherings. Wild Rice with Mushrooms 1 cup chopped Leeks 2 tablespoons Butter 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Salt and Pepper 6-8 cups Chicken or Veggie Stock 4 cups Mixed Mushrooms (Shiitake, Crimini, Rehydrated Mixed Dried Mushrooms) 1 1/2 cup Wild Rice (cooked) 3 cups …

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This makes about 6 servings so make room in the fridge for leftovers or invite some folks over! It’s even better the next day for lunch! Chicken Burrito Bowls 1 pound Chicken Boneless Skinless Thighs or Breasts 3 tablespoons Olive Oil 1/4 cup Diced Onion 1 cup uncooked Long Grain Rice 1 14oz can Diced …

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Soup weather! I said IT’S SOUP WEATHER! I get excited when I make soup; there’s something so nourishing and comforting about a big ol’ pot of soup on the go on the stove. This one is so good! It ticks all the boxes: rich, filling, sweet, spicy, makes the house smell divine! Drooling yet? Let’s …

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It’s a quick and easy tart that’s ready in less than 30 minutes. I served it with caramel drizzle and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Asian Pear & Apple Tart Preheat oven to 375 degrees 1 Asian Pear (aka: Japanese Apple/Pear) 1 Golden Delicious Apple 1 tablespoon Flour 1 teaspoon Cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg …

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