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ITALIAN CREAM PANCAKES

(What a Great Way to Start a Sunday Morning) 2/3 CUP PECANS – finely chopped ½ CUP FLAKED COCONUT- sweetened 2 CUPS FLOUR 1/3 CUP SUGAR 1 TSP BAKING POWDER ½ TSP BAKING SODA PINCH of SALT 1 CUP…

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POTATO CHIP CHICKEN

A quick and easy dish using the simplest ingredients.It can turn any summer meal into a picnic whether eaten straight from the oven or at room temperature, it’s delicious and satisfying.   6-8 TBS UNSALTED BUTTER 1 BAG (app…

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FRESH PEACH CAKE

Take advantage of all the luscious peaches now available at local farm stands with this easy recipe.   1 STICK BUTTER – unsalted, room temp 1 ½ CUPS SUGAR – divided 2 EGGS – extra-large, room temp 1 CUP…

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ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND PEPPER BURGERS

  Nothing says “Easy and Delicious” like a Burger!   1 LARGE ONION – sliced TOMATO PASTE – to taste 12 OZ ITALIAN SAUSAGE – hot 1 RED, YELLOW or ORANGE BELL PEPPER – seeded, thinly sliced 12 OZ…

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MEMORIAL DAYA time for reflection

      MEMORIAL DAY Of the two official United States holidays recognizing the commitment of members of America’s military services, Memorial Day honors those who lost their lives while defending their country. So as you go about your day…

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VERY EASY CHOCOLATE CAKE FOR A CROWD

Whenever the grandchildren want to drop in, or when we havefamily dinners or unexpected company, this is quick and delicious.   For the Cake: 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups sugar 2 sticks butter 1 cup water 5 Tablespoons…

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Special Recipes and a cake for Claudia

SALMON PICCATA Piccata is an Italian word used in reference to a way of preparing food. It translates into a method of slicing or sautéing in a sauce that contains lemons and butter together with  a variety of spices.…

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BRAISED PORK CHOPS

Very popular in Italy is roast pork braised in milk and smothered with vegetables. This simpler version uses pork chops with bacon and cabbage.   2-3 TBS EXTRA VERGIN OLIVE OIL FRESHLY GROUND BLACK PEPPER – to taste 4…

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LEMON MERINGUE PIE

For many years Italian cooks realized that lemons were more than just a pretty scent; they used them with abandon in sweet and savory dishes. Lemons did more than make food delicious; their high acidity also helped preserve foods.  …

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STEAK PIZZAIOLA

The name translates “steak pizza style” and is a traditional Neapolitanrecipe made with thinly sliced steaks braised in a tomato sauce.   2 SMALL SHELL STEAKS – 1-inch thick 4 GARLIC CLOVES – peeled, smashed 4 TB OLIVE OIL…