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Orzo Soup with Chickpeas, Tomatoes, and Spinach

Colorful and complex, Orzo Soup with Chickpeas, Tomatoes, and Spinach is rich with vegetables, olive oil and Parmesan cheese. Carrots add sweetness, celery brings depth, and cherry tomatoes contribute brightness, sweetness and looks. Tender green spinach,  added at the end lends a slightly  herbaceous note. This gorgeous soup is a showstopper, and super easy, too! …

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Favorites from That Susan Williams Cookbook Available

Favorites from That Susan Williams, my brand new cookbook, is available now!  Order “Favorites From That Susan Williams” Now!  As I write this, there’s still time to order your copy before the Christmas holidays. But even if you read this later, this cookbook will make not only a great Christmas gift, but also a wonderful …

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Mushroom, Havarti and Caramelized Onion Pizza

Mushroom, Havarti, and Caramelized Onion Pizza has become our family’s new favorite pizza, ever since I made it up. So many flavors! It’s savory, and earthy, and herbal, and creamy and slightly sweet. It’s perfect for just the two of you, or the whole fam-damily! Yet we haven’t hesitated to serve it to company, and …

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Parmesan White Bean Soup with Swiss Chard and Leeks

Going out on a limb here to say that Parmesan White Bean Soup with Swiss Chard and Leeks is my favorite soup. It is, at the very least, this winter’s favorite soup.  I’m going to give you two variations on how you can make it.  Excuse me while I  launch into my Tina Turner impersonation: …

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Winter Citrus Salad with Pistachios and Castlevetrano Olives

This spectacularly beautiful Winter Citrus Salad with Pistachios and Castlevetrano Olives is delicious any time of year, but is especially perfect served when citrus is at its peak, in the winter months! It is unique among citrus salads, because you dress it with a savory vinaigrette, and it’s the perfect accompaniment to a beautiful grilled …

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Wine and Cheese Pairings from Trader Joe’s for a Perfect Charcuterie Board

Have you ever wondered about wine and cheese pairings from Trader Joe’s? Like maybe you’d like to host a few friends, and make a lovely charcuterie board, but the endless options start to feel a bit overwhelming? And you wonder what wine goes really well with what cheese? Fear not, my friends! I’ve got you …

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Kitty Krap Cookies: Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal No-Bake Cookies

The original recipe for these Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal No-Bake Cookies has morphed over time, at my house, to the point that I feel they need a new name:  Kitty Krap Cookies. As much as I’d like to take credit for this brilliant and enticing moniker, I can’t. Where Did They Get Their Tasteful Name? …

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Chicken Saltimbocca

This recipe for Chicken Saltimbocca is easy enough to make on a weeknight, but delicious and elegant enough to make for company. It’s sautéd chicken that’s been topped with prosciutto, melted cheese, and sage.  What does Saltimbocca mean? Saltimbocca means this dish has so much flavor it almost literally  “jumps in the mouth”. Saltimbocca is …

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Molasses Crinkles: an Award Winning Cookie

Molasses Crinkles cookies are scrumptious: soft, and chewy on the inside, packed with sweet, spicy gingery flavor, with a bit of a crunch on the outside. Not to mention, they are absolutely addictive. And SUPER easy to make. When you’ve made a cookie several times a year since 2002, you know you have a winner! …

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Beef Carbonnade: Belgian Beef Stew

I learned to make Beef Carbonnade, as I learned how to make so many yummy things, from The Silver Palate Cookbook. Beef Carbonnade is a dark, rich, stick-to-your-ribs, deeply satisfying beef stew made with caramelized onions, dark beer and bacon. So delicious! I generally serve mine atop a bed of egg noodles.  What Kind of …

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Caboose: Stovetop Cooked Cabbage, Potatoes and Bacon

Caboose is a cheap, easy and delicious dish of stovetop cooked cabbage, potatoes, onions and bacon. It’s a dish that requires minimal prep time on your part, and what’s more, it takes very little money out of your pocket. It’s comfort food for when money’s tight, but it’s just as delicious if you’re flush with …

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Easy Baked Rigatoni with Italian Sausage and Ricotta Cheese

This recipe for easy baked rigatoni with Italian sausage and ricotta cheese makes a great big pan full of scrumptious Italian comfort food. And if you’re lucky enough to have leftovers, my family and I agree that it tastes even better the next day! But is it hard to make?  Baked Rigatoni Has Several Steps, But …

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Crispy Air Fryer Roasted Chickpeas with Garlic and Thyme

I was given an air fryer to review by Cosori, and this recipe for Crispy, Tasty, Air Fryer Roasted Chickpeas with Garlic and Thyme is one of my favorite snacks. Not only did this recipe turn out very well in the air fryer,  it’s also faster than traditional oven roasting.  Some Facts About Chickpeas and …

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