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Roasted Pumpkin Soup
Let yourself start to explore the many uses of pumpkin by making a batch of soup to enjoy tonight!
Becky M
Oct 5, 2021
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Golden Cornbread
Warm homemade cornbread is delicious eaten on its own, with a pat of butter, crumbled over chili, or as a Thanksgiving side dish! The...
Becky M
Oct 11, 2020
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Passover Fruit Compote
Prunes usually don’t belong in the same sentence as dessert, but at Passover fruit compote has become a dessert staple at our seder. But...
Becky M
Oct 9, 2020
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Means & Greens Salad
A ROSH HASHANAH MEAL WITH MEANING! There are five foods the Talmud says we should eat on Rosh Hashanah to ensure a year of good fortune:...
Becky M
Oct 9, 2020
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Dal
Traditional Indian dal comes in many varieties. This particular recipe is an Indian-Iraqi crossover that was adopted by my mother-in-law,...
Becky M
Oct 9, 2020
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Lush Spring Salad
A fresh, nicely presented salad is a delightful invitation to immensely enjoy the garden's vegetables. Not only is this a take away from...
Becky M
Oct 9, 2020
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Chilled BEET Borscht
My childhood borscht memories take me back to very hot summer days in Minnesota. I can't remember a summer without borscht. My mom...
Becky M
Oct 9, 2020
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Laquered Salmon
Fish with an Asian flare! This sauce relies on the whiskey and adds a touch of Scottish to the Asian. Although this recipe would be...
Becky M
Oct 9, 2020
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Kechree
A popular Indian red lentil rice dish among the Iraqi Jews. I learned how to make this savory recipe from my mother-in-law, Nina...
Becky M
Oct 9, 2020
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Spinach Zubriac Lasagne
A non-traditional vegetarian pasta meal! This method is quick and easy once you have the few ingredients. Years ago when my kids were...
Becky M
Oct 8, 2020
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Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Balsamic-Sage Brown Butter
In a creative risk-taking mode, I came up with the perfect usage for the hardy sweet potatoes sitting on the kitchen counter. I've never...
Becky M
Oct 8, 2020
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Greek Quinoa Salad
OH SO GOOD! Refreshing, bold flavor accompanies any type of meat, but wonderfully filling as a meal. The quinoa explodes with texture...
Becky M
Oct 8, 2020
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Vegetable Minestrone
Minestrone is an Italian vegetable soup. This soup is so common in Italy, it is probably listed on every restaurant menu. The Italians...
Becky M
Oct 8, 2020
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Ash (Persian Spinach & Bean Soup)
Imagine a cold wintery evening and all you crave is warmth. Ash is a comfort food full of power, overwhelming our heart and soul with...
Becky M
Oct 8, 2020
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Roasted Squash and Red Onion with Tahini
Right: Butternut and acorn squash with red onion after roasting in oven. If you want an impressive vegetarian dish to make an impact on...
Becky M
Oct 8, 2020
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Quinoa Mushroom Risotto
Left: Mushroom Quinoa Risotto accompanying Scaloppine al limone (without saffron) Right: Saffron Quinoa Risotto Quinoa is a healthy...
Becky M
Oct 7, 2020
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Pasta con Pesto
Amare pasta al pesto! Heavenly pesto is a very versatile sauce, rich in flavor and so divine. Depending on your mood, pesto is delicious...
Becky M
Oct 7, 2020
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Beet Caprese Salad
This salad is a stunning standout among the all the dishes on the table. After a trip to the farmer's market, our fridge was filled with...
Becky M
Oct 7, 2020
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Caprese Summer Pasta Salad
Many years ago while living in Switzerland, we often traveled on the weekends. I vividly remember our weekend excursions to Como, Italy. ...
Becky M
Oct 6, 2020
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Tricolore Spinach Pesto Pasta Salad
A favorite summer pasta salad with loads of flavor! The tricolore pasta creates a multicolor visual appeal adding to its overall...
Becky M
Oct 6, 2020
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