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EASY LEMON BARS
EASY LEMON BARS Down our way Lemon Bars are to the dessert table what potato salad is to the sides—they just have to be there. Everybody has a terrific recipe for Lemon Bars—from Mama, our A... Read More
PORCINI WITH ORZO
PORCINI WITH ORZO Dried mushrooms like Porcini are often passed over because of their priciness. But ounce for ounce, the intense flavor from just a small amount of these protein rich delicacies, is... Read More
ORANGE CREAM CHEESE LOAF
ORANGE CREAM CHEESE LOAF Not so sure this is really “bread”, and is a loaf really a cake, but in the interest of a nice slice with a mid-afternoon cup of coffee, let’s call it cake. This l... Read More
PUMPKIN PASTA
PUMPKIN PASTA Piles of bright orange pumpkins—like the red, ripe tomatoes of summer, and the first tender greens of early spring, pumpkins mark the coming of the colorful glories of autumn. Wh... Read More
CHOCOLATE ORANGE TRUFFLE TART
CHOCOLATE ORANGE TRUFFLE TART There comes a day when the mood hits to make something decadent, something fancy, something French. Oh, and yes, something chocolate. Here’s just the thing that mig... Read More
HOT PEPPER JELLY STICKY WINGS
HOT PEPPER JELLY STICKY WINGS Who doesn’t love sticky wings? Who loves standing over a grill, turning, brushing, then turning some more? Here’s the shortcut you need to turn out platters of th... Read More
BACON-WRAPPED STUFFED FIGS
BACON-WRAPPED STUFFED FIGS Sweet and salty, bacon and cheese, and juicy fresh figs???? Who’s going to resist that? The perfect room-temp appetizer—although a temptation to call this dinner! ... Read More
OLD BAY ROAST POTATOES
OLD BAY ROAST POTATOES Potatoes are the workhorse of the kitchen—especially if there’s a crowd around that table. And we’ve all learned both the basic techniques, and the great taste, that com... Read More