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Pasta Salad

How to Make Pasta Salad

Easy Summer Favorite Meal! No one wants to spend a hot summer day in a hot kitchen. The only heat generated by this dish comes from cooking the pasta. So quick, so easy, you will be serving this year-round! Ingredients: 12-16 oz. dry multi-colored pasta ¾ cup chopped/sliced Kalamata and/or Manzanilla olives 1 jar of

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Jalapeño Cornbread

How to Make Jalapeño Cornbread

Cornbread predates the discovery of the New World. Although the recipes have evolved and perfected throughout the years, they are still considered a staple food. A minimal ingredient list makes this dish quick and easy while imparting flavors that are/enhance comfort foods. For example, the jalapeno addition imparts a sweetened spice rather than adding “heat.”

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Noodle Casserole

The best you can do after a holiday is to continue to create comfort food. This recipe will warm you to your soul. It is superb when made with turkey and also works when you can find a day-old rotisserie chicken in the refrigerated section of your market. It will also work when you are

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Raspberry Tart

Raspberry Tart

A raspberry tart is the quintessential French Pastry. One bite provides everything you could wish for from a sweet. All at once, it is creamy sweet, fruity tart, and crispy crunchy with its buttery lightly toasted crust. In truth, you have seen half of this recipe in a previous tart posting. Truth be told, I

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Peach Mango Pie

This recipe was improvised when I was asked to make a peach pie out of season. I could only get ahold of a few peaches, but the mangoes were plentiful and ripe. The thought of peach-mango iced tea reminded me that this is an excellent combination. I believe you will agree. Some would suggest that

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Apple Tart

Easy Apple Tart

Apples originated in Asia, almonds in Iran, and the tart is as French as it gets. Apple pie is American as. . .well, apple pie. This dish is my take on an apple frangipane tart, combining the sharpness of the apple contrasted with the rich sweetness of my take on an almond frangipane, all held

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Pumpkin Soup

Pumpkin soup is just one of many names this comfort food goes by. To be more accurate, try calling it squash soup or squash purée.  Traditionally made with butternut squash, it can also be made out of acorn squash or sugar pie pumpkin. ***Check out the video on Pinterest @brazemshop!*** Serves           6-10 Time              Prep: 30

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Chicken Pot Pie

Chicken Pot Pie

Many people are intimidated by the thought of making pie. Do not fret. We will show you how to make a savory pie in easy steps with shortcuts to make it even easier. This comfort food dish will have your guests wondering where you got the time. Ingredients: Filling: 1 lb. large diced chicken 1

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