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Tuscan Vegetable Soup Recipe

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Tuscan Vegetable Soup Photo

Christmas and New Year’s came (what joy!)  and went. The busy holiday season was behind me and I was craving vegetables and simpler meals. One Polar Vortex blew by and a second is on the way, so the cold wind is howling something fierce. How can I have vegetables in this weather? And our cookbook deadline is looming. I need easy, warm and comforting. [Read more…]

Wine Vinegarette with Frozen Wine Cubes

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Winter Salad
The fa la la of the holiday season has finally caught up with our household.
It is time for healthier eating for our meals which equates to more veggies, more salads and healthier living. The refrigerator barely has room for the fresh produce that I have started to stockpile because there are so many half opened, partially enjoyed bottles of wine leftover from the holiday get togethers. Yes, and the truth be known there are a few bottles that once opened elicited a “Ewe! I don’t like that one!” [Read more…]

Meatloaf

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Meatloaf

Ahhhh…….January! Truly the only redeeming thing that I like about January is that it is my best friend’s birthday month and for that reason, and that reason only, I won’t eliminate the month completely from my calendar. (Happy Birthday Kathy Moore!)

Usually January raises its ugly head with cold, bitter temperature, snow and many dark and [Read more…]

Tangy Meatballs-easy appetizer recipe for the New Year’s Eve Party

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Tangy Meatball Photo

Let’s toast the New Year! Here is to you and all that 2014 will bring to you and your loved ones! Thank you for sharing this last year with us and we look forward to sharing lots of recipes, food tips and family stories with you next year!

Are friends coming to your house to ring in the New Year? Or, maybe you are going to theirs? It seems so many of us avoid the restaurant or bar scene and instead, choose casual and friendly gatherings. No matter which house or who is coming, great, easy, make-ahead foods are on the menu. [Read more…]