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Chocolate Peanut Butter Torte

Chocolate Peanut Butter Torte This decadent dessert is perfect for those who have a "thing" for chocolate and peanut butter! It is rich and delicious and sure to please! 9-inch springform pan Crust:1 ½ Cups Crushed Oreo cookies (the whole cookie)½ tsp Ground...

Julie Schreiber’s Leek and Mushroom Galette

Mushroom enthusiast and chef, Julie Schreiber, shares this delicious recipe for a galette. This rustic shaped pastry tempts the palate with a filling of rich, umami flavors of mixed mushrooms, the sweetness of leeks, a touch of creme fraiche and two cheeses. The...

Spicy Party Nuts

The perfect hostess gift to accompany your wine! If you are looking for an “add-on” gift to complement the lovely bottle of wine that you’re taking for your host or hostess, search no more. These Spicy Party Nuts are PERFECT! I like to keep them on hand to enjoy as a...

Prune Cake

I love that this is a special recipe for Kelly. It is very sentimental for me, too. When I was growing up in Midland, Texas, the Lucas family moved in next door when I was about ten. They had four boys, a great dad, and a mom who could cook like nobody’s business. Her...

Best Kept Grilling Secret ~ Brining!

The desired result from grilling a pork chop or piece of chicken is one that is beautifully browned on the outside, and moist, tender, and flavorful on the inside. So often we’re disappointed. In order to cook to safe temperatures, the meat (especially pork loin and chicken breast) sometimes dries out and becomes tough and tasteless. The best kept secret to help you deliver a mouth-watering entree to the table is

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Hands-On Cooking Classes

With the new year comes new revelations! I really enjoy teaching hands-on classes! My hands-on classes encourage stepping out of your comfort zone, experimenting with different ingredients and herbs, and “playing” with supervison, of course! Here’s a little recipe and exercise for you…

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Get Your Hands Dirty!

Does the thought of a beautiful lemon put a smile (and maybe a pucker) on your lips? Do you long for the first sip of limoncello? Now is the time to plant your fruit trees, so prepare to get your hands dirty! Your reward for your hard labor is a beautiful yard, and my tasty recipe for that sweet, lemony goodness… Limoncello! For the recipe,

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Love Affair: I’m sweet on parsnips!

Not well-acquainted with parsnips? To know them is to love them!

They have been quite popular in Europe – less so here in the US. Perhaps they are just misunderstood. They are related to the carrot, and require a frost to turn their starch into sugar. The flavor is difficult to describe, but it is pleasantly sweet

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