Recipes, Appetizers, Desserts & Healthy Cooking Tips

Mushroom, Walnut & Thyme Cheesecake

Serve this delightful and unusual savory cheesecake of mushroom and thyme as a festive first course.

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Creamy Avocado Manicotti

I am always looking for creative ways to make vegetarian dinners a little different. I grow my own basil, and avocados are a versatile...

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Blueberry Upside-Down Skillet Cake

Living in Maine, I am lucky to have an endless amount of wild blueberries. This recipe's similar to a pineapple upside down cake....

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Broccoli Chowder

this comforting soup on chilly stay-at-home evenings. Nutmeg seasons the light creamy broth that's chock-full of tender broccoli florets...

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Homemade Chicken Stock

Peppercorns and a handful of herbs add the perfect seasoning to this low-sodium stock . Browning the chicken and sauteeing the veggies...

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Asparagus Soup

Each spring my husband takes our dogs and searches for wild asparagus. He's been so successful that I finally developed this asparagus...

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Pasta with Garlic Oil

My family is Italian, and this is one of our old faves with plenty of garlic, mushrooms and herbs. To help the sauce adhere, don’t...

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Quiche Lorraine

This classic quiche lorraine is ideal for a brunch. Try serving a wedge with fresh fruit of the season and homemade muffins for a...

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Spicy Breakfast Lasagna

It's fun to cook something new for family and friends

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Family-Favorite Oatmeal Waffles

These healthful, good-tasting waffles are a tried-and-true family favorite—even with our two children. My husband and I have...

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Brunch Egg Casserole

There aren't many foods that do a better job of combining two meals - in this case, breakfast and lunch - than cheese and eggs. This...

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Apples ‘n’ Cream Pancake

This cozy recipe is delicious for breakfast or brunch. I usually make a double batch—because everyone wants more! With our own...

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