Make-Ahead Roast Beef Roll-Ups with Horseradish Spread

I’m always looking for ideas for tasty foods that can be put together in advance. This is just one of those. The prepared wraps can be stored in the refrigerator for several days before slicing and serving. And, get this …they can be frozen! C’mon, folks. It doesn’t get much better than that.

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julia’s walnut cake with french butter icing

This cake. Julia’s Walnut Cake with French Butter Icing. It is probably the most requested cake in the history of my family. I do not say that lightly. It’s the one that would be devoured at countless celebrations. The tale of my history with this recipe is a bit long but definitely worth telling.

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White Beans with Broccoli Rabe & Lemon

Looking for a crowd-pleasing side dish? One that is easy, delicious & healthy? I’ve got one right here for you. White Beans with Broccoli Rabe & Lemon. It can be ready in just thirty minutes. You can serve it with chicken or pork or fish. Just about anything. Actually, it’s pretty darn good all by

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vegetarian mushroom herb gravy

This Vegetarian Mushroom Herb Gravy. It is so creamy and flavorful that everyone at the table will give it rave reviews. The vegetarians. The carnivores. Even the gluten-free folks. It’s that good. Really.

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white bean cassoulet with pork & lentils

Cassoulet is a rich, slow-cooked casserole originating in the south of France, typically containing meat, pork skin and white haricot beans. The dish is named after its traditional cooking vessel, the cassole, a deep, round, earthenware pot with slanting sides. For this version of White Bean Cassoulet with Pork & Lentils, we’ll be using our

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awesome pumpkin spice mousse

For the pumpkin purists out there. You’re probably on pumpkin overload by now. It’s amazing how many pumpkin dishes are featured this time of year. You know the ones …pumpkin pasta, pumpkin bread, pumpkin soup. This Awesome Pumpkin Spice Mousse is simply fluffy pumpkin at its best. So light. So creamy. That’s why I had

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scrumptious braised beef with flaky topping

We like to think of this as a braised beef pot pie. It is actually a Scrumptious Braised Beef With Flaky Topping. It’s a truly amazing beef stew that can be served with a topping of flaky puffed pastry. The whole thing is enriched with red wine and spends quite a bit of time in the

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gluten-free pumpkin pie cobbler

I suppose you could say that this one breaks all of the pie rules. What we have here is basically an upside-down pumpkin pie. There’s no worry of a soggy bottom crust with this Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pie Cobbler. Just yummy pumpkin custard topped off with crispy flaky gluten-free crust.

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