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Give Your Cooking Ethnic Flair

Do you ever wonder what makes a dish Chinese, or French, or Italian? These are some spice and herb combinations that distinguish certain national cuisines. By using these combinations you can stick with a family of flavors and turn your … Continue reading

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Oven Roasted Vegetables

Oven roasting brings out the full flavor of vegetables. You can use a variety of winter vegetables, including sweet potatoes, parsnips, or whole peeled garlic cloves. 2 large potatoes 2 large carrots 1 red pepper 1 large zucchini ½ head … Continue reading

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Spinach-Artichoke Cheesy Tortellini

This recipe felt rather labor intensive, but everyone at the dinner table agreed, it was well worth the effort and should become a regular part of the lineup! One tip I can offer for cost is to look for non-perishable … Continue reading

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Italian Dressing and Marinade Mix

2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese 1 Tbsp dried parsley leaves 1½ tsp sugar 1 tsp minced onion ½ tsp basil ½ tsp celery seeds ¼ tsp garlic powder ¼ tsp oregano ¼ tsp thyme 1/8 tsp salt pinch ground pepper … Continue reading

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