SEASONAL: PEARS

SEASONAL: PEARS

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Pears are a wonderful fruit to enjoy due to their delicious taste and beautiful form, and they work well with many flavors, such as chocolate, caramel, almonds, and ginger. With the abundance and many varieties of seasonal pears, enjoy these special recipes. Pear...
GIFT BOX BRUNCH

GIFT BOX BRUNCH

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When I discovered these beautifully handpainted china gift boxes with rose-colored bows and gold edges at a flea market, I knew they would be the perfect accessory to set the theme for an elegant Christmas table. I love combining old and new, heirloom and modern, and...
Tea Breads

Tea Breads

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These are some of my favorite tea bread recipes. They are easy to prepare with ingredients from the pantry and freeze well. Savory Olive and Nut Bread 5 cups flour 2½ tablespoons baking powder 2/3 cup sugar 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground savory 2 eggs, beaten 2...
PATTY’S PICK: MIMI’S GLAZED SUGAR COOKIES

PATTY’S PICK: MIMI’S GLAZED SUGAR COOKIES

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These sugar cookies are everyone’s favorites—perfect for wedding favors or Valentine’s Day! MIMI’S GLAZED SUGAR COOKIES 2 cups all-purpose flour 1½ teaspoons baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt ½ cup butter or margarine 1 cup sugar 1 egg 1 tablespoon evaporated milk...
THE GRILLED CHEESE

THE GRILLED CHEESE

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There are few foods more comforting than a buttery, toasty grilled-cheese sandwich. In its simplest form, paired with a bowl of hot tomato soup, it is one of life’s most unpretentious indulgences. A simple indulgence, however, that had never seen much change at...
POTATOES

POTATOES

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Whether mashed, baked, roasted, or in soups and casseroles, everyone loves potatoes. They are the number one vegetable crop in the world and are available year round. So enjoy these nutritious and delicious ways to prepare potatoes!   MIMI’S POTATO SALAD 6...