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Carrot Ginger Soup with Chile Butter

I discovered when I brought groceries home the other night from a local farmers market that I already had carrots…so I did go on the hunt for something ‘carroty’ in order to use one of those bunches immediately.

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Vietnamese Spring Rolls

These rolls were made by Aleece Koss for our recent fundraiser for Susan G Komen; beautiful, refreshing and healthy…paired with Joel Gott Sauvignon Blanc? Perfect! Ingredients 1 package rice paper wraps 1 package thin rice noodles (vermicelli) 1/2 bunch cilantro leaves, chopped (more or less to taste) 1/2 bunch thai basil leaves, chopped (more or less to [...]

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Chicken Soup with Dumplings

Last week it was barbecue but with the first snap of cool weather, I start thinking about soups. I've made this recipe so many times and yet realize today as I create this post that I have never written it down or thought too much about the ingredients. Some get included if they are on [...]

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Black Walnut Carrot Cake with Buttermilk Glaze

Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease a 10-inch tube pan. 3 C grated carrots 4 eggs 1 1/2 C oil 2 C sugar 2 C sifted flour 1 C chopped black walnuts 1 tsp. vanilla 1/4 tsp. black walnut extract 1 tsp. cinnamon. Buttermilk Glaze Blend well: 1/2 C buttermilk 1 C sifted powdered [...]

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Mediterranean Stroganoff

When my children were little, a couple of moms from preschool really enjoyed cooking for our families. My friend Joyce and I shared a lot of recipes and here is one of hers that is a favorite of mine. A really unique take on Stroganoff. Ingredients 3 c. broccoli, bite size 4 medium carrots, thinly [...]

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Carrot Muffins with Cream Cheese Filling

I love carrot cake and cream cheese frosting any time of the year; I’ll also substitute grated zucchini from the garden for the carrots. Either way love the flavor and less messy than icing topped muffin; great for kids or transporting. Preheat oven to 350. Ingredients 1½ c. all-purpose flour 1½ tsp. baking soda 1 [...]

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Japanese Curry

My daughters and I enjoy heading to a local farmers market on Saturday mornings. It’s not just for the produce; sometimes wonder where that even is. Great coffee, pastries, buffalo meat, cheeses…the list goes on and on! But one of our favorite indulgences was a Japanese style curry that was there. Nothing fancy; just a [...]