Monthly Archives: December 2010

Grilled Pork with Arugula and Grape Salad

This is my husband’s absolute favorite recipe!  The flavors are fantastic and it is easy to make on a weeknight after work.  The recipe calls for gorgonzola cheese but my husband prefers feta.  I think it would be fantastic with … Continue reading

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Ribollita

This is another great winter soup I got in a cooking class. I modify the original by adding fresh kale instead of frozen spinach and more broth and carrots. Remove the pancetta to make this a vegetarian dish. Continue reading

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Sweet Potato, Bacon and Apple Hash

This is a good fall side dish. I am not usually a fan of sweet potatoes, but this is the best sweet potato dish I’ve found so far. This recipe does require a fair bit of chopping but is otherwise easy to make. Continue reading

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Roasted Cauliflower with Parmesan and Pancetta

I can’t remember where I found this recipe but it is very rich and very delicous. Be very careful with the garlic clove! Continue reading

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Baked French Toast

I got this recipe from a friend, and it is the best recipe to use for brunch. You can easily make it the night before, refigerate and then pop in the oven in the morning. It’s easy to double and triple for a lot of people. Continue reading

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Green Onion and Pancetta Tart

This is a very filling tart and easy to make a double batch. It is a little time-consuming to chop and brown the pancetta, but the rest of the recipe is a cinch. Leftovers save well in the refigerator. Continue reading

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Pea Soup

This is delicious recipe from Barefoot Contessa. I don’t include the mint in my recipe, and I’ve only used frozen peas so far, but I will need to try with fresh peas in the spring. Continue reading

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Pasta E Fagioli

I got this recipe in an Italian soups cooking class. I add more pasta to make the soup a bit heartier and I add lots of fresh herbs directly to the soup.
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