I woke up to the most beautiful sight of snow gently covering the ground. “Have you looked outside?”I asked my kids and immediately the hilarity ensued. Truth is there was barely enough snow to last us a short snow ball fight but still I was feeling just as giddy as my little ones. After all,…
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Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup Rigatoni Bake with Bacon and Curly Kale
Prepare yourselves, my friends, for this post is a triple threat-3 recipes in one post. Whoa, what happened, Julia, you might ask. Well…you see I got an unexpected Friday off and here is the result. Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup Seriously who doesn’t have a love-hate affair with a cream of mushroom soup. I am…
Jumbo Stuffed Mushrooms with Prosciutto and Toasted Pine Nuts
Who doesn’t love a good stuffed mushroom? I know I do and I had a particular craving the other day but didn’t have any crab to stuff them with. All that was left kicking around my fridge was 4 of slices of prosciutto, some low-fat cream cheese and a few large field mushrooms. Usually I…
Get Your Picnic On!
Lately, I am all smiles. Why wouldn’t I be? The weather outside is glorious! I know I am not the only one who is loving sweet summer days that lead to wonderful outdoor dining. A while back I announced a contest. I suggested my readers would challenge me with any recipes/meal ideas and I would…
Russian Crepes “Blini”
Their peaceful life was firmly grounded In the dear ways of yesteryear, And Russian blini fair abounded When the fat Shrovetide spread its cheer. …