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Butternut Squash Risotto

This is a fabulous fall dish, rich and hearty with the taste of garlic, pancetta and saffron and in keeping with the bounty of the season by using butternut squash that is roasted and caramelized before being added to the risotto. So good we wanted to just sit with a bowl of it for dinner; [...]

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French Onion Soup

I grew up in St. Louis and come from a large family so we did not eat out much. Forget the expense of taking 6 kids out; it was the hassle that I’m sure was behind that uneventfulness. So, when I was old enough to drive and buy my own meals, it was fun 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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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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Shrimp Scampi

Tyler Florence’ second #Twtlish class; maybe I should rethink my intent here; so far have sort of made the suggested recipe, always opting for something a bit different using ingredients I have on hand! Ingredients 2 lb linguini, fresh (or dried) 2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined 4 tablespoons butter 1 cup all purpose flour, [...]

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Chicken Scallopini with Mushrooms

One of my all time favorites dishes, combining chicken in a white wine cream sauce with mushrooms and capers. YUM! Ingredients 6 boned and skinned chicken breast halves 5 Tbsp. butter 5 Tbsp. olive oil 1/2 lb. fresh mushrooms, sliced 2 Tbsp. chopped shallots or 4 green onions, chopped| White wine to taste;1/4 to 1/2 [...]