Holidays

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Haricot Vert & Dandelion Salad with Bacon & Dried Cranberries and A Spunky Pomegranate Molasses Vinaigrette

03/14/2016 |

If you are looking for a green salad to serve with your St. Patrick’s Day dinner this week, and by…

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Pumpkin Roll Cake with Cream Cheese Filling

11/14/2015 |

Thanksgiving is in two weeks and I am still working out my menu. But, for sure, this Pumpkin Roll Cake…

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Grasshopper Cream Cheese Pie

12/21/2014 |

Happy Holidays everyone! Thank you so much for all your visits and comments over the past year. They have meant…

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How to Make Chocolate Shards

12/12/2014 |

The original reason for making these chocolate shards was to embellish the top of the Grasshopper Cream Cheese Pie that…

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Cheddar Garlic Crackers with Parsley & Pecans

11/22/2014 |

One of the great things about the holidays is family, friends and neighbors come to visit. Not all are coming…

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Roasted Carrots & Parsnips

11/07/2014 |

Thanksgiving is almost here! Thanksgiving is almost here! Yeaaaaa! If you’re like me, this is your most favorite meal of…

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Grilled Shrimp & Potato Tomato Avocado Salad

05/24/2014 |

Memorial Day. The kick-off of the summer grilling season. We wait all year for this day, don’t we? Well, I…

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Lamb Shepherd’s Pie & Parmesan Ricotta Potatoes

05/08/2014 |

I’m a little late to the St. Patrick’s Day party with my Lamb Shepherd’s Pie, but it was the photos…

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“Croque-Madame” Brunch Gratin with Asparagus & Prosciutto from Grace-Marie’s Kitchen

04/15/2014 |

“Croque-Madame” Brunch Gratin was the entree recipe for the Easter Family Brunch class at Grace-Marie’s Kitchen at Bristol Farms in…

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Irish Soda Bread for St. Patrick’s Day

03/12/2014 |

I just put my corned beef brisket in the oven and I am so excited to be preparing for our…

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