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Our butternut vine has found its second wind. I had an idea for a lentil soup with butternut squash in it, and it was so delicious we couldn’t even believe it. I’ve been instructed to use all of our butternuts this way. VEGETARIAN FRIENDS, of course you can make this without the meats. Just use [...]

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I realize this isn’t the most appropriate recipe for summer, but it was really cold and gloomy here last week, which is when I made it. Meaty Meaty Pea Soup 1 package bacon, chopped 1 package pre-cooked no nitrates andouille sausage (Niman Ranch is a good one), chopped 1 yellow onion, chopped 8 cloves of [...]

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I had a vision. It was jambalaya made with arborio rice. Since I’d never made any actual jambalaya before, I used several different recipes to figure out which meats and spices should be included. The two main recipes I used for guidance and inspiration were from Cook’s and Paul Prudhomme. Jambalaya Risotto 1 tablespoon unsalted [...]

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We went to this fancy dinner event last weekend and listed on the menu was “Wild Mushroom Risotto,” which made me salivate, and I started developing expectations for how it would taste. Well, then it arrived and I tasted it – flavorless! For shame! So what’s a girl to do? Go to the fancy grocery [...]

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Back in my working days, I used to make a pot of this minestrone each week and eat it for lunch every day. It really is delicious, and it turns out a little bit different each time. This recipe can be made vegetarian- and vegan- friendly as well and still maintain the deliciosness of the [...]

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This recipe originally came from my good friend Anna, another culinary genius who I am lucky to have in my life. We sometimes meet for lunch exchanges since we are frugal and don’t like to pay other people to make our lunches. This is a quick and delicious chili that you can even whip up [...]

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