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    Roasted Cherry Tomatoes with Garlic & Herbs

    Roasted Cherry Tomatoes with Garlic & Herbs

    There is nothing more delightful than walking into a kitchen that smells of roasting garlic & herbs. Add to that some gorgeous cherry tomat
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    Roasted Honeynut Squash

    Roasted Honeynut Squash

    I came across these adorable little squash at the market a while ago and just had to have them! I wasn't quite sure what to do with them,
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    Potato Latkes

    Potato Latkes

    There can be nothing that symbolizes Chanukah (Hannukah? Channukah? Hanukkah?) more than potato latkes.
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    Green Bean Casserole with Crispy Onions

    Green Bean Casserole with Crispy Onions

    Green bean casseroles are a tradition in many households for Thanksgiving, except for ours. The whole family seems to feel that something
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    Spiced Cranberry Sauce with Pears

    Spiced Cranberry Sauce with Pears

    My stepmother, Phyllis, is a wonderful cook and when Thanksgiving rolls around, we are always thrilled when she agrees to make the pies and
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    Deconstructed Turkey with Sage Gravy

    Deconstructed Turkey with Sage Gravy

    I typically host Thanksgiving and it truly is my most favorite holiday of the year. I love being with all of my family and friends, and am
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    Broccoli Cashew Salad with Apples & Pears

    Broccoli Cashew Salad with Apples & Pears

    You have to eat your veggies, right?? We know we should, but at this time of the year, I'm thinking Parker rolls, sweet potato casserole,
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    Bourbon Sweet Potato Casserole with Bacon-Pecan Crumble

    Bourbon Sweet Potato Casserole with Bacon-Pecan Crumble

    We're getting close to Thanksgiving and I figured it's time to offer up some ideas! This incredible side dish isn't just for Thanksgiving,
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    Roasted Artichokes

    Roasted Artichokes

    This classic Italian dish, also known as Carciofi Arrostiti, of artichokes basted with a delicious mixture of white wine, olive oil, oregano
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    Quick-Pickled Red Onions

    Quick-Pickled Red Onions

    This bright, jewel-toned condiment offers a zesty tang to countless dishes and adds a lovely splash of color as well. It takes about 10
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    Crispy Zoodles

    Crispy Zoodles

    I'm sure many of you have seen the pre-packaged spiralized zucchini and other vegetables at the grocery store. I have used these in recipes
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    Butternut Squash Prosciutto Pizza

    Butternut Squash Prosciutto Pizza

    The cooler weather we are all experiencing brings winter vegetables & herbs, such as butternut squash and sage. This recipe incorporates
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    Creamy Tomato Pasta with Herb Breadcrumbs

    Creamy Tomato Pasta with Herb Breadcrumbs

    I recently discovered that if you roast cherry tomatoes in some herbs and garlic, blend them with mascarpone and Parmesan cheeses and pour
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    Parmesan-Roasted Potatoes

    Parmesan-Roasted Potatoes

    When my cousin Ellen tells me emphatically that "you have to try this recipe", she's never been wrong! This was one of those recipes and
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    Robyn's Sweet Noodle Pudding (Kugel)

    Robyn's Sweet Noodle Pudding (Kugel)

    A funny thing happened on the way to making this post...I knew that I wanted to offer a kugel (also known as sweet noodle pudding) to fill
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    Grilled Vegetable Platter

    Grilled Vegetable Platter

    I haven't found too many meals that don't benefit from a platter of mixed grilled veggies. The beauty is that you can use any vegetables
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    Summer Corn & Feta Orzo

    Summer Corn & Feta Orzo

    With the wind-down of the summer corn season, we say farewell with this delicious orzo recipe. We combine charred corn with tomatoes, herbs
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    Roasted Pepper Salad

    Roasted Pepper Salad

    Sometimes the simplest recipes result in the most outstanding flavors. Take this simple roasted pepper salad. After roasting, the peppers
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    Grilled Mexican Street Corn (Elote Corn)

    Grilled Mexican Street Corn (Elote Corn)

    It is definitely corn season so I'm featuring a number of corn recipes. This recipe is one of the easiest preparations and gives you a huge
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    Fresh Corn Salad

    Fresh Corn Salad

    Mid summer brings the most delicious vegetables, especially corn. It couldn't be sweeter than at this time of the year.
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    Arugula Salad with Dates & Candied Walnuts

    Arugula Salad with Dates & Candied Walnuts

    I love arugula! Some say it’s an acquired taste…well, I definitely acquired it because I eat it every single morning with my eggs,
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    Barley Risotto with Marinated Feta

    Barley Risotto with Marinated Feta

    Recently, I was looking for a recipe for a main course that was hearty and filling that didn’t include any protein. I came across this
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    Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

    Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

    Mexican Shrimp Cocktail or Coctel de Camarones, is one of my favorite appetizers. It works well for warm-weather menus as well as any other
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    Roasted Carrots with Pistachio Pesto

    Roasted Carrots with Pistachio Pesto

    I am a huge fan of any kind of roasted vegetable. There’s something so delicious when you take a vegetable, add a bit of olive oil, salt
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    Powdered Crispy Wontons

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    Easy Banana Cake

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    Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons

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