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French Onion Soup

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French Onion Soup

All of a sudden, out of what seemed like nowhere, the bone chilling cold is back and hitting the Midwest with a vengeance. Nothing fights back the cold quite as much as French Onion Soup. We took advantage of a night when our teenager was going to be with friends to enjoy a meal that she would not have enjoyed. It was a special treat for us. Having this for dinner also served as a double treat because there were plenty of “planned overs” to freeze. With the prediction of a looming ice/snow storm later this week, I see  warm, soul satisfying days ahead. [Read more…]

Candy Cookies

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M & M

 

You know you love it. What is not to love about the colorful, sweet and crunchy candy cookie? M & M’s can brighten any day and in my book when you add these bits of candy to cookies…voila! Success!

Our daughter’s church youth choir recently sold cookies at an event that had over 1800 attending. [Read more…]

Chicken Pesto Dinner

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Chicken Pesto 2

 

The move is behind us and the boxes are beginning to dwindle just a bit. We are back to normal and enjoying our schedule which includes weeknight dinners at home.

Years ago when our daughter was in her macaroni and cheese mode, we slowly weaned her away from that side dish and converted her to enjoying pesto pasta. [Read more…]

Chicken Tortilla Soup

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Chicken Tortilla Soup

I have a new life rule that I am adding to my list. Never, I repeat NEVER live in one spot for almost 20 years! The tremendous amount of “stuff” (and I use that word lightly as I can think of other words that would be more appropriate but not for my “G” rated writing style) that I have collected is mind boggling. I am determined to adhere to my new life rule no matter how hard!

After almost 10 months of plotting, planning, budgeting and dreaming we are preparing to move to our new home. We have packed, packed and then packed some more. There must be a light at the end of the tunnel. Countless car loads of “stuff” to charities and over 200 cookbooks donated to the library system must indicate that we are making progress. These are stressful times and stressful times call for one thing to soothe the soul…..soup. [Read more…]

Christmas Cookie Exchange 2012

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Cookie Exchange #2It’s the time of year that I look forward to, for I cherish the magical trance that extends into our home from the hustle and bustle of the holiday. Yes, that’s right, my culinary cookbook club annual Christmas Cookie Exchange.

This year was another stellar presentation of delectable morsels and cookies that more than satisfy. It is always a major decision for everyone as to which recipe to select. Some of the creations served were: peanut blossoms, cardamom and saffron macaroons, raisin pecan oatmeal cookies, chocolate fudge cookies, Christmas pudding bonbons, double chocolate espresso crinkles, Nana Mirabile’s Italian Christmas cookies, almond spice sugar cookies and oatmeal almond cookies. This year my 15 year old daughter participated, too. She has become quite the cookie baker and she contributed Winterland mint cookies which were a big hit!

I chose Dorie Greenspan’s World Peace Cookies. These are over the top perfection and so easy to assemble, slice and bake. You can find Dorie’s cookie recipe here. If you don’t know Dorie, you should take the time and read her cookbooks. She is one of the most talented, personable and genuine people I know. It is always a treat to meet her, talk with her and enjoy her presentations at culinary conferences.

Cookie Exchange #1

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