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Turnip & Sweet Potato Soup
Oh, the joys trials joys of a late winter/early spring CSA. So many root vegetables in March and April! Pounds of sweet potatoes, turnips, or rutabagas each week. Though now that it’s a bit warmer and...
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Baked Eggs with Mushrooms & Greens
One weekend last month, we had a lazy Sunday at home, reading books, watching movies, and relaxing. The only time I left the house was to take a pleasant walk to Starbucks in the suddenly mild, sunny...
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Derby Pie
OMG this pie is so wonderful. It’s like a chocolate chip cookie pie. But the texture is super soft and amazing. My mom said it reminded her of a 7-layer magic bar. Everyone has their own version of...
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DIY Tea & Honey Gift Set
I have always hated coffee, and I’ve always loved tea. Of course, growing up in the south meant super sweet, super strong iced tea. (In case you’re wondering, outside of my mom’s house and local,...
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Lemony Carrot Soup
This delicious puréed soup is excellent as a side or a meal. I’ve played around with the recipe a couple times, and it always comes out easy and yummy and very lemony. So it’s pretty flexible if you...
View ArticleSavory Sweet Potato Pie
Excellent for brunch or really any time! Ingredients: Crust 1 3/4 cup flour 1 tsp chopped rosemary salt and pepper 10 T cold butter, cubed 1/3 c ice water Filling 2 lbs sweet potatoes 1/2 c milk 1/2...
View ArticleSlow Cooker Mac & Cheese
Potluck classic! Ingredients 8 oz elbow pasta, cooked al dente 1 12-oz can evaporated milk 1 1/2 c milk 1/4 c (1/2 stick) melted butter 1 tsp salt pepper to taste 2 large eggs, beaten 2 10-oz packages...
View ArticleNo Cream Creamy Spinach Soup
Super healthy soup has a creamy texture without using any dairy. From Mel’s Kitchen Cafe Ingredients: 1 T olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced 2 medium leeks, green parts discarded and white parts washed...
View ArticleQuick Gumbo
Not as good as Ms. Cindy’s authentic Louisiana gumbo, but since she would never share her recipe with me, this will have to do. ;) Ingredients: 1/2 lb shrimp 1 tsp seasoning 1/2 lb andouille sausage 1...
View ArticleFlourless Chocolate Cake
Kosher for Passover, delicious anytime! Ingredients: 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 cup cocoa powder 1 cup sugar 6 large eggs, lightly beaten 10 oz good-quality semisweet or bittersweet chocolate 1/4...
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