Italian Caponata goes with everything!
Prep 13 mins Wait 30 mins Cook 47 mins Eat 1 hour My new favorite dish is Italian Caponata. It's a stew from Sicily where tomatoes and eggplants abound, so it's a perfect autumn dish when yo...
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Pizza Party Cooking Class – October 9, 2013
There's nothing that says P-A-R-T-Y more than Pizza. Generally when we think of a casual at-home party, pizza is involved. Rather than ordering in, learn how to make great pizza in your home oven an...
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Bibb and Arugula Salad with Pecorino Romano
Prep 15 mins Eat 15 mins This Bibb and Arugula Salad with Pecorino Romano is a new favorite. Twenty years ago, not too many people had tasted arugula when it found its way into my garden. Its bit...
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Angel Hair Pasta with Fresh Tomatoes and Pesto
Angel Hair Pasta with Fresh Tomatoes and Pesto Angel Hair Pasta with Fresh Tomatoes and Pesto Prep 10 mins Cook 10 mins Eat 20 mins Do you want an easy weeknight supper dish? This is it. T...
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The Anchor Fish & Chips in Nordeast Minneapolis.
The Anchor Fish & Chips I grew up in "Nordeast" Minneapolis home to The Anchor Fish & Chips. I once counted five Catholic churches within a one-mile radius of my old "hood". Why? They all...
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La Cucina Italiana Cooking Class – September 12, 2013
Caponata Join us as we take our tastebuds into the world of Italy, everyone's favorite cuisine on Thursday, September 12, 2013, 6:00 - 9:00 pm at the Holy Nativity Community Hall in Westchester. La...
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The Ultimate Veggie Burger
Veggie Burger: Prep 15 mins Cook 15 mins Eat 30 mins Brioche Buns: Prep 20 mins Rise 1 hour Bake 15 mins Eat 1:35 I know I'm going out on a limb by calling this the Ultimate Veggie Bu...
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Easy Barbecue Ribs top Summer Favorites
I tried to drive into Costco on the 3rd of July and quickly realized I would not find a parking space, so I left asap. What was I thinking! I wanted to purchase some ribs to make on the weekend - no...
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Strawberries and Ice Cream with a Twist
Prep 10 mins Eat 10 mins What could be more simple than serving your guests a dessert of fresh strawberries and ice cream? Strawberries are at their best right now. Sweet, succulent and ruby re...
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Summer Garden & Grilling Cooking Class – July 25, 2013
I'm getting into my summer mode - dining alfresco, grilling everything in sight and watching my vegetables blossom and grow. Come learn some new ideas for making your summer backyard parties health...
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