Yogurt Flatbreads

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I always forget about the bread. It’s not that I don’t love bread – I do – especially homemade bread. And that’s the problem. I always “think” I am going to make homemade bread to ...

Celeriac and Lentil Salad with Hazelnuts and Mint

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Happy 2012!! I wish each of you a truly happy, healthy and joyous 2012!! 2011 was a big year for me – I hit a milestone birthday and completed  my degree in Dietetics!

Fennel, Lemon and Farro Soup

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“Eat, drink and be merry!!’ I did. And right now I am still feeling g a little full and craving something a little lighter ..and nutritious. Like soup and salad.

Lemoncello Cocktail

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“Welcome Christmas, bring your cheer. Cheer to all Whos far and near. Christmas Day is in our grasp, so long as we have hands to clasp. Christmas day will always be just as long as ...

Eggnog Strata with Tangerine and Cranberry

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  I couldn’t let this season pass without posting about one of the hallmarks of the season. Yes, Eggnog. Are you making a face as you read this? If you are I understand. That thick, ...

Salmon Gravlax Martini

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We are in the home stretch – and while kid’s dreams may be filled with visions of sugar plums mine  are  filled with… savory treats!! At about this time of the year I am pretty ...

Brown Butter and Cardamon Coffee Cake

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“On Christmas morning, there must be crumb coffee  cake” – Holiday House Rule #2 When my husband was growing up, there was always a little crumb coffee cake on Christmas morning – you know, the ...

Citrus Salad with Mint Gremolata

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“Mom… Dad, is it time yet?” For the past 14 years or so, that is the first thing that has greeted me on Christmas morning. In our house, we have a rule – no going ...

Gingerbread with Spiced Creme Anglaise

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“Oh, the weather outside is frightful…”  And when it is, there is nothing I like better than to be curled up inside with something (or things!) delicious to eat! Which of course includes dessert and ...