Tomato + onion + sweet red pepper + roasting = deliciousness. It also equals Creamy Roasted Tomato Soup.
pasta
a salad of pasta, spring vegetables & tomatoes
If you like your pasta salad on the light side, without lots of mayo or creamy sauce, A Salad of Pasta, Spring Vegetables & Tomatoes could be just the one you’ve been hoping for. It’s loaded with unexpected flavor from the hint of orange, thyme and ginger.
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salads & dressings
sesame chicken & cabbage salad
Looking for a flavorful weeknight meal that comes together in a hurry? This Sesame Chicken & Cabbage Salad is loaded with the Asian flavors that we all love. If you want to amp it up a bit, add some rice or roasted potatoes on the side. And call it dinner.
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bread
brown butter soda bread & cranberry walnut butter
If you haven’t had soda bread, now’s the time to try it. This Brown Butter Soda Bread & Cranberry Walnut Butter will make you wonder why you waited so long.
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side
stuffed peppers with quinoa & spinach
Whether served as a main dish or as a side, these Stuffed Peppers with Quinoa & Spinach are delicious and satisfying. And the perfect offering for the vegetarians among us.
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soup
hearty hungarian mushroom soup
Here’s a hearty one that’s sure to please your family. If you’re feeding a crowd, simply double this delicious Hearty Hungarian Mushroom Soup.
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side dishes
homemade potato & cheese pierogi
These Homemade Potato & Cheese Pierogi have been a family favorite for decades. My husband is Polish and I must admit that even his extended family give these guys their stamp of approval.
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main dishes
lemony chicken piccata meatballs
These Lemony Chicken Piccata Meatballs are a delicious alternative to the more traditional chicken piccata. Serve as an appetizer with lots of crusty bread. Or as a main dish when served over a mound of buttered noodles.
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cookies
dark chocolate wafer cookies
These cookies. Not too sweet. Very chocolaty. Mostly crisp with just a bit of chew in the center. They can be enjoyed as rounds, squares or hearts. Choose your favorite shape. Make these Dark Chocolate Wafer Cookies your way. Soon.
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bread
pizza braid with basil & mushrooms
Looking for a new way to please the pizza lovers in your house? This Pizza Braid with Basil & Mushrooms fits the bill. Like a cross between a calzone and a stromboli. Takes a bit of effort but well worth your time.
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dessert
deep-dish apple custard pie
Looking for an upgrade to your standard apple pie? You may want to give this Deep-Dish Apple Custard Pie a try.
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bread
homemade steamed chewy bagels
Who doesn’t love a freshly toasted bagel smothered with cream cheese? For my family, even those with some gluten restrictions, these Homemade Steamed Chewy Bagels are always welcome. That’s all the incentive I need to make the effort.