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Ham (Yellow Split Pea) Soup

So Bill and I were having the kids over recently for a Sunday visit and dinner… Some of my kids and their significant others are a little on the fussy side, so I was careful what I called the soup!  I had been craving split peas soup and all I had on hand were the […]

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Crab Cakes

I like ordering Crab Cakes when we go out to dinner.  I find that so many people have different ideas about how they should taste and have also noticed the texture can be very different, depending on where you might find them on the menu Download live video from facebook! I watch the Food Network […]

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Couscous

So what is Couscous one might ask? it s a coarsely ground pasta made from semolina, a type of wheat. Thank goodness it is available in an instant form today, rather than the way it was made traditionally.  (from semolina flour; but rather than mixing the semolina with a prescribed amount of water and/or egg […]

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Chicken & Fig FlatOut Pizza’s with Pecan

Well if you have been following us, you know I’m a big fan of “FlatOut” products!  They are low in fat, good source of fiber and of course, perfect for super easy pizza, wraps or pinwheels.  I love the fact that they are low in calories and really enhance the distinct  flavors of what ever […]

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Gnocchi

Gnocchi has become one of my ultimate food finds and what I seek out these days at fine restaurants.  I just love to eat it and it can be flavored so many ways!  Who knew? I was inspired and determined to make it myself after eating out at one of our favorite Minneapolis restaurants: Bar […]

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