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CURRIED KALE WITH COCONUT

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Kale is the ‘IT’ vegetable this year.    And, with a very good reason.  The payoff from this leafy green is loads of vitamin C, beta-carotene, calcium and antioxidants. Kale is extremely versatile.   You can steam it, saute it, add … Continue reading →

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SWEET AND SALTY CARAMEL NUT POPCORN

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  This is a wickedly delicious, can’t-stop-eating luxurious treat.  The addition of whole almonds, the deep, rich caramel flavour and the crunch of  sea salt elevates popcorn to a new high in the world of snacks.  It comes with a … Continue reading →

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LIGHT BASIL SAUCE (sauce legere au basilic)

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    There’s a small clay pot of basil growing by my front door.  It’s there so I can brush my hands over the leaves releasing its sweet fragrance each time I pass it by.  Out in the big vegetable … Continue reading →

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PISTOU (basil pesto without nuts)

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  Leave your garden for a week and you return to a garden spilling over with the bounty of summer.  Grab a basket and capture the taste of summer. Fill your basket with basil. Grab some garlic. Put on the … Continue reading →

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PORK LOIN in the STYLE of PORCHETTA (Arista alla Porchetta)

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  It’s late afternoon in a kitchen in a rambling stone farm house in Tuscany.   You’ve been  in the garden gathering fennel, garlic, onions, rosemary.  Someone has poured you a glass of crisp, cold sparkling Prosecco.   You’re preparing … Continue reading →

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BLISTERED CAULIFLOWER

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  Poor, neglected and rejected cauliflower –    steamed or boiled into tasteless mush that no amount of cheese sauce can rescue.  Is it any wonder so many people are cauliflower haters.  This recipe is pure magic.  Roasted at a … Continue reading →

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INSTANT SWEET PICKLES

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This is a divine pickle recipe you can eat-right-away.  It’s perfect when you have a craving for sweet/sour flavor.  It gives a wonderful lift to your favorite deli meat sandwich.  It is positively addictive on a grilled hamburger.  I also … Continue reading →

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VEGETARIAN GRILLED EGGPLANT SWEET POTATO PIZZA

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  Saturday night in our home means pizza and a movie.    The heavenly aroma of baking pizza drifts through the kitchen.  We pour a robust glass of red wine and  put this absolutely outstanding pizza together.    We have probably made … Continue reading →

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BASIC TOMATO SAUCE – the little black dress of tomato sauces

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  TOMATO SAUCE – the little black dress of tomato sauces Print : basic tomato sauce Cuisine: Italian : Mrs Butterfingers : 10 mins : 40 mins : 50 mins : 4 cups Ingredients ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 … Continue reading →

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Banana Cocoa Coffee Cake

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    This excellent and easy cake is incredible  moist and very rich tasting.   Serve this for Sunday Easter brunch and the adults will forget to nibble the ears off the chocolate rabbits.  To be even more indulgent top the … Continue reading →

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