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PECAN POUND CAKE

 This homemade Pecan Pound Cake is the most moist and tastiest pound cake ever!It is filled with flavor and makes a fine dessert but an even better breakfast cake.  1 CUP PECANS – chopped 1 Tb FLOUR 2 ¼…

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CAVOLFIORE…AND NOW IT IS MARCH!

We are 3 months into 2023. The first month of Spring is March which starts between the 19th and 21st. Flowers start to bloom and many animals awaken from hibernation in March. March is a busy month. March 8 is International…

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CHICKEN VESUVIO

(A garlicky chicken dish named after Mount Vesuvius.) 1/4 Cup Olive Oil 10 Garlic Cloves 4 Russet Potatoes – large, peeled and quartered 6 – 8 Lbs. Chicken Parts – your favorite – I use thighs with skin on…

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Classic Chocolate Eclair Cake.

Very rich, easy to make and a real crowd pleaser! SERVINGS Serves 10-12 INGREDIENTS 2 (3 oz pkgs) instant vanilla pudding 1 large contained frozen whipped topping 3 cups milk – whole 1 large package chocolate graham crackers ¼…

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STEAK DIANE

(Charlie’s Version)   4 (6-7 OZ) ¾-INCH NEW YORK STEAKS – trimmed and pounded lightly 1 TB KOSHER SALT BLACK PEPPER – to taste 2 LARGE SHALLOTS – chopped 2 TB OLIVE OIL 4 LARGE WHITE MUSHROOMS – sliced…

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CREAMY CAJUN LINGUINE

A Simply delicious, spicy recipe for two.   ½ LB LINGUINE 3 TBS BUTTER 1 ½ TBS GARLIC – MINCED 1 SMALL SHALLOT – minced 1 TB CAJUN SEASONINGS – or to taste 1/4 CUP WHITE WINE 1 TB…

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PENNE with PINE NUTS and ZUCCHINI

ENJOY YOUR PASTA AND EAT YOUR VEGETABLES TOO!   To Serve 4   ½-3/4 lb penne or short pasta of your choice 4 tbs good olive oil 1/3 cup pine nuts* 2-3 garlic cloves sliced very thin 4 medium…

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MERCOLADI delle CENERI

Ash Wednesday   Ash Wednesday takes place 45 days before Easter and ends on the night before Holy Thursday. Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday are in themselves very sacred days in Italy with much, sacrificing and church…

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PANCAKE TUESDAY

Known as Quaresima, or the “40” days in Italian, Lent is observed by many in Italy.  Carnevale, celebrated the days before Lent begins, is filled with traditional foods varied from town to town.When I was growing up, my Nonna…

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Sausage Peppers Onions And Potatoes.

This is Italian comfort food and always a favorite whenever I make it for my family or bring it to a social get together. SERVINGS Serves 6 – 8 INGREDIENTS 3 tbs olive oil 4-6 large yukon gold potatoes…