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Creamy Cajun Linguine

A Simply delicious, spicy recipe for two. ½ LB LINGUINE 3 TBS BUTTER 1 ½ TBS GARLIC – MINCED 1 SMALL SHALLOT – minced 1 TB CAJUN SEASONINGS – or to taste 1/4 CUP WHITE WINE 1 TB LEMON JUICE – freshly squeezed 1/3 HEAVY CREAM 1/3 CUP HALF AND HALF CHOPPED CHIVES – for… Continue reading
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Lemon Crumb Pie (Crostata al Limone)

A perfect warm weather dessert, 2 CUPS GRAHAM CRACKER CRUMBS ½ CUP BUTTER – melted ½ CUP GROUND ALMONDS ½ CUP HEAVY CREAM 1 ½ CUPS MASCARPONE CHEESE ½ CUP SUGAR 1/3 CUP GREEK YOGURT – not low-fat ½ TBS FRESHLY SQUEEZED LEMON JUICE ZEST OF ONE LEMON Crumb Crust: Combine the cookie crumbs, butter… Continue reading
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Chocolate Raspberry Souffle

SERVES 4 ¼ CUP PISTACHIOS – shelled, raw, unsalted UNSALTED BUTTER – for the 4 ramekins ½ CUP SUGAR – for dusting ¼ CUP RASPBERRY PRESERVES 6 oz BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE – chopped 1 EGG YOLK PINCH OF SALT 6 EGG WHITES – room temp ½ CUP HEAVY CREAM PREHEAT OVEN TO 375º Position… Continue reading
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CHICKEN COCONUT CURRY and SPICY CUCUMBER SALAD

Chicken Coconut Curry A quick and delicious one pot dinner. 2 LBS CHICKEN BREASTS – boneless, skinless PINCH OF SALT – to taste FRESHLY GROUND PEPPER – to taste 1 ONION – medium size, chopped coarsely 3 TBS CURRY POWDER – or more to taste 3-4 GARLIC CLOVES – minced 1 ½ CUPS CHICKEN BROTH… Continue reading
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LET US BOW OUR HEADS AND SAY A PRAYER!

On this day, June 6th, we celebrate the 80th Anniversary of D-Day. This operation brought together the land, air, and sea forces of the allied armies in what became known as the largest amphibious invasion in military history. The operation, given the codename OVERLORD, delivered five naval assault divisions to the beaches of Normandy, France. D-Day is a term used… Continue reading
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Pecan Cinnamon Bread

1 ½ CUPS FLOUR 1 ½ TSP BAKING POWDER PINCH OF SALT ¼ CUP BUTTER – room temperature 1 CUP SUGAR 1 EGG – room temp ½ CUP MILK ¼ CUP PECANS – roughly chopped PINCH OF NUTMEG – to taste PREHEAT OVEN TO 350º GREASE AND FLOUR A 9 X 5-INCH LOAF… Continue reading
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Jump into June with this Fresh Peach Cake

WELCOME TO JUNE June is busting out all over! Welcome to the very first day of June which is the 153rd day into 2024 and the name comes from the Roman goddess Juno, wife of Jupiter. But June 1st is also designated as “Say Something Nice Day”. Now isn’t that refreshing considering all the varied things designated… Continue reading
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THIS HALLOWED DAY!

May 30th was once the day we celebrated Decoration Day which was then changed in name to Memorial Day and then also moved to be celebrated on the last Monday in the month of May, which we have already ceremoniously observed this year. However, on this day I find it most appropriate to post these statistics.… Continue reading



