Tiramisu

I have been wanting to make tiramisu for over a year.  Every once in a while I would browse the cookie ilse at the grocery store looking for ladyfingers, but could never seem to find them.  Then, a few weeks ago I was at Trader Joe’s and the ladyfingers practically jumped in my cart.  I was looking for [...]

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Best Chocolate Chip Cookies Ever

These chocolate chip cookies truly are the best that I have ever had the pleasure to eat.  I am not alone in this claim!  My friends and family loves them, too.  In fact, some friends and family members get very disappointed when I fail to bring these cookies to family gatherings:-)  Now, I’m sharing the [...]

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Chicken Pot Pie

Chicken pot pie is one of my favorite one dish meals to make in the fall and winter months.  I opt for the ready-to-use pie crust, which cuts down on cooking and assembly time. It’s also a great way to use up leftovers after roasting a whole chicken. I cut-up the leftover chicken and freeze it in pot [...]

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Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff

I made beef stroganoff for dinner tonight and it turned out so good (if I must say so myself) that I wanted to share the recipe.  The basic recipe came from allrecipes.com, but I added my own touches.  This one is definitely going in the recipe binder.  In fact, I was so hungry and excited [...]

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My version of Pad Thai at home - Peanut Butter Noodles

Peanut Butter Noodles
When I have a craving for Pad Thai, but don’t feel like driving to the closest Thai restuarant, becuase a good one is at least 20 minutes away, I make this delicious recipes at home.
  
Ingredients

1/2 cup chicken broth
1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons peanut butter (use the all natural [...]

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Hanukah Dinner and Matzo Ball Soup Recipe

My familiy celebrated another fun and delicious Hanukah dinner on December 9th.  I always look forward to Hanukah dinner, even more than Thanksgiving!  I would take a brisket, potato pancakes and a big bowl of matzo ball soup over turkey and stuffing anyday!
This year’s menu was similar to all the rest, why mess with perfection.  We [...]

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Best lasagna ever!

If you like a sweet tasting pasta sauce, then you will love this lasagna recipe.  I always make more sauce than is needed for the lasagna, so that I can freeze it for spaghetti dinner another night. 

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes with liquid
1-1/2 cups [...]

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