SOUP SEASON: Beef and Pierogi Stew

Here’s the thing. Beef stew is a wintertime dinner staple in our home.  BUT I wanted to make it different. So why not add a potato dumpling? Bam. New recipe created just like that. I just purchased Mrs. T’s Pierogies, because semi- handmade is my jam right now. But  make your own if you’d like.…

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Authentic Pizza Crust

I received this recipe from my cousin years ago- thanks Missy. It’s pretty perfect if I do say so myself, a recipe I know by heart. And use all the time. (I’m still working on the best gluten free crust recipe. When I discover it, I will let you all know that one too.)  …

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Cuban Black Beans

I’m in love with these beans. I’ve featured this recipe on Dinner Rescue…… and I am making them again, for 75 people for a wedding at the end of the month. Yes, they are delicious. Hearty. Filling. Satisfying. And good for a side dish or over rice as the main dish for dinner. A meatless…

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Lemon Curd

  Easy Lemon Curd 6 egg yolks 1/2 cup sugar 1 tsp. cornstarch Juice and zest of 2 medium lemons 6 tbsp. cold butter In a medium sauce pan, combine egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch juice and lemon zest. Whisk together over medium heat, until sauce comes to a simmer. Stir for 1 minute, then remove…

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Mushroom & Polenta Appetizer

  Mushroom & Polenta Appetizer 16 oz. ready made polenta tube Olive oil 2 cups sliced mushrooms 4 cups spinach & arugula mix 3 green onions, diced 1 tbsp. Garden Gourmet chunky garlic Kosher salt Blue cheese for garnish   Preheat your large skillet over medium high heat.   Prepare the polenta. Cutting 1/2″ discs.…

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Dinner Rescue: Creamy Tomato Pesto Gnocchi

  Here’s your new 15 minute meal for the week. I’ve made it multiple times in the last few weeks, and we simply can’t get enough.       Creamy Tomato Pesto Gnocchi 1 lb. pkg. gnocchi 1 tbsp. olive oil 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast 1/2 – 3/4 cup vegetable broth 1/4…

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SOUP SEASON: Savory Chili

  SOUP SEASON. It’s snowing. It’s cold. And by the time dinner comes around, I need comfort, warmth, and something savory to eat. So here’s my favorite go- to chili recipe. You can substitute the ground beef for ground turkey, or even omit the meat entirely for a vegetarian dish. Variety. Variety is a good…

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Egg Nog Sugar Cookies

  Egg Nog Sugar  Cookies 1 cup softened butter 3/4 cup vegetable oil 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 tbsp. water 2 eggs 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. cream of tartar 1 tsp. salt 2 tsp. vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour 3 1/2 cups all purpose flour  OR…

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BLT Gnocchi- Yum!

  When I wake up hungry, I create my best recipes. I’m not sure why. But that’s how it is.   Gnocchi is always a good idea. And its fast, usually a hearty meal in less than 20 minutes. In this case, it was 10 minutes, start to finish…. even with photos and a few…

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Cream Cheese Stuffed Crescent Rolls

  I’ve always believed “it’s what’s on the inside that counts.” That goes for good food and good people. So when I like to make something extra special, I like to include delicious ingredients on the inside. Adding flavor, texture and fillings. Yum.     To make these stuffed crescent rolls, you just need a…

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