Tuna Noodle Casserole

At this time of year, I love to make stews and soups and casseroles.  With all of the holiday activities and preparations going on, it is nice to make something Continue reading →

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Cranberry Cherry Relish

This is not my family’s traditional cranberry relish recipe.  For years, I made my mother’s delicious standard which contained cranberries, Continue reading →

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Oyster, Mushroom, Bacon and Rye Stuffing

When my husband and I married and our first Thanksgiving rolled around, we were startled to realize that although we had talked about many things before the wedding, Continue reading →

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Special Occasion Lasagna

Here is my favorite recipe for lasagna.  It is different from the classic layers of noodles, meat sauce, ricotta and mozzarella.  While I love the gooey goodness of that version of one of the world’s favorite foods, this recipe is another, more classically Italian kind of lasagna. Continue reading →

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Apple Crisp

When I was a child, I once lived on a street in Germany that had an apple orchard at the end.  My four girlfriends and I (wryly dubbed the “Brat Pack” by our families) would often spend long autumn afternoons Continue reading →

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Trick or Treat Soup with Witches Brooms

Just a few more days to wait for the annual entertainment of seeing the neighborhood kids (and a few of the adults) dressed up for Halloween.  Our routine is always the same— Continue reading →

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