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  • Buttered Brussels Sprouts with Parsley and Chives

    I first made this brussels sprouts recipe when I did a review a few years back for the cookbook, Return to Sunday Dinner: The Simple Delight of Family, Friends, and Food by renowned chef Russell Cronkhite. It was a book that was based on memories of what was once an American institution—the Sunday meal that…

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  • Very Cheesy Veggie Pasta

    On chilly days like today, a nice hot pasta dish makes a great meal! And since this Very Cheesy Veggie Pasta is particularly cheesy, I would even say it qualifies as comfort food! 🙂 And the bonus in this dish is that there are some veggies in it too! Win win win! 🙂 This pasta…

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  • Brown Sugar-Cinnamon Pumpkin Bread

    Ever since the weather has gotten cooler, I’ve been in this “pumpkin bread-baking” mood. I had recently baked up a Pumpkin-Pecan Bread, which is really good, and I thought I’d try making one that was more about brown sugar-and-cinnamon, since those are such great fall flavors! And that’s how this Brown Sugar-Cinnamon Pumpkin Bread came…

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  • Creamy Pumpkin Soup

    I first made this Creamy Pumpkin Soup on a chilly, rainy day a few autumns ago and it was just what I needed to warm up! Not only that, but it felt great to enjoy a creamy soup that was healthy, too. So often, creamy soups are made with high-fat ingredients, but this soup has…

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  • Triple-Layer Brownies

    If you’re a fan of brownies and like to make them even more rich and chocolatey than the typical brownie, these Triple-Layer Brownies may be just the thing you’re looking for! I saw a recipe over at VeryBestBaking.com and I just had to try it! It was a finalist in the 2000 Share The Very Best Recipe Contest, so…

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  • Sausage Balls

    The first time I had sausage balls, quite a few years ago, I thought they were amazingly good and I’ve been hooked on them ever since! They’re perfect for breakfast, brunches or potlucks–—easy to make, and easy to take. And just about everyone loves them!

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