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Peach and Raspberry Crumble

Posted in Desserts, Pies, Tarts, Crisps, and Crumbles, tagged , , , on June 30, 2011 | 3 Comments »

Peach and Raspberry Crumble In the summer I like to enjoy desserts that highlight the abundance of fresh fruit that is available. This peach and raspberry crumble is a delicious way to do this, and it can easily be adapted to include other summer fruits such as blueberries, nectarines, plums, or blackberries. The crumble takes [...]

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Asian Glazed Salmon

Posted in Easy Weeknight Meals, Main Dish, Seafood, tagged , , on June 28, 2011 | 2 Comments »

Asian Glazed Salmon This Asian Glazed Salmon is full of flavor and fast and easy to prepare. All of the ingredients (except for the salmon) are mixed together to form a glaze. You spread half of the glaze on the salmon and then pop it in the oven. That’s it! Once the salmon is cooked [...]

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Creamy Strawberry Ice Cream

Posted in Desserts, Ice Creams, Sorbets, and Frozen Yogurts, tagged , , on June 26, 2011 | 2 Comments »

Creamy Strawberry Ice Cream Summer is here and so is my enthusiasm for making homemade ice cream! With so many flavor possibilities, I have a hard time deciding which to try next. Back and forth I go in my mind- should I make something chocolatey? fruity? vanilla based with lots of mix-ins? what mix-ins should [...]

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Chocolate-Cherry Cheesecake Tart

Posted in Cheesecake, Desserts, tagged , on June 23, 2011 | 2 Comments »

Chocolate-Cherry Cheesecake Tart Last May my family and I went cherry picking. We had a fabulous time and came home with some delicious cherries, many of which I baked into cherry pies. Since we’re nearing the end of June and have yet to make the trip to the orchard, I don’t think cherry picking is [...]

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Shell Pasta with Sausage and Roasted Peppers

Posted in Main Dish, Meat, Pasta, Sausage, tagged , , , on June 21, 2011 | 1 Comment »

Pasta Shells with Sausage and Roasted Peppers One of my cooking goals is to work on creating more of my own original recipes. After spending so much time in the kitchen, as well as reading cooking magazines, cookbooks and blogs, and watching the Food Network, I have a pretty good sense of which recipe ideas [...]

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Roasted Bell Peppers

Posted in How To, tagged , on June 18, 2011 | 2 Comments »

How to Roast Bell Peppers Roasted bell peppers are a delicious addition to sandwiches, burgers, and pastas.  The roasting process brings out the natural sweetness of the peppers and adds a richness of flavor to your dish. You can buy jars of roasted peppers in the grocery store, but it’s easy (and fun!) to roast [...]

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Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cheesecake Bars

Posted in Bar Desserts, Cheesecake, Desserts, tagged , , , on June 15, 2011 | 2 Comments »

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cheesecake Bars If you ask me, it’s hard to find a dessert more irresistible than a cheesecake bar. First, there’s the cheesecake. I know some people don’t care for cheesecake, but if you’re a cheesecake lover, then making it in bar form is far quicker, easier, and more foolproof than baking [...]

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Chocolate Raspberry Ice Cream

Posted in Desserts, Ice Creams, Sorbets, and Frozen Yogurts, tagged , , on June 9, 2011 | 2 Comments »

Chocolate Raspberry Ice Cream As summer weather approaches, how about whipping up a batch of ice cream? I highly recommend this chocolate raspberry version. The chocolate raspberry combo is one of my favorites, and both flavors really come through in this ice cream. I used frozen raspberries, and they worked perfectly. I take advantage of [...]

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Chicken Stuffed with Sundried Tomatoes, Olives, and Mozzarella

Posted in Chicken, Easy Weeknight Meals, Meat, tagged , , , on June 7, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

Chicken Stuffed with Sundried Tomatoes, Olives, and Mozzarella Stuffing chicken breasts is an easy way to dress up your usual chicken dinner. Simply cut a pocket into each piece of chicken and fill with whatever strikes your fancy- this version uses sundried tomatoes, kalamata olives, and mozzarella cheese, but you could also use spinach, roasted [...]

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(Make-Ahead) Macaroni and Cheese

Posted in Main Dish, Pasta, tagged , , on June 2, 2011 | 1 Comment »

(Make-Ahead) Macaroni and Cheese When it comes to macaroni and cheese, I prefer a simple, classic version. My Whole Wheat Macaroni and Cheese is still my favorite because of it’s simplicity and ease of preparation. This Cook’s Illustrated make-ahead version is now a very close second in my list of favorites, however. The cheese sauce [...]

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