Tag : Baking Chocolate

Slow-Cooker Rice Porridge

We Italians have a soft spot for our rice dishes. Whether it's risotto or rice pudding, it's all good. This not-too-sweet treat is...

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Roasted Cheddar Herb Almonds

I prepared these one Christmas for my son, who was on a low-carb diet. I was afraid he'd be disappointed because he couldn't eat holiday...

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Peanut Butter and Jelly French Toast

I've always tried to make cooking fun—for myself, my daughters and my grandchildren. Cooking also teaches children the importance...

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Spinach Manicotti with Ham

Everyone raves when I serve this. It’s like something you’d find at a fine Italian restaurant, but can quickly cook at home instead....

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Caramel Havarti

Havarti cheese is a wonderful dessert cheese and is made even better by pecans, caramel topping and apples. This recipe is elegant...

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Individual Italian Frittatas

The Italian word "frittata" refers to frying the egg-based dish in a skillet. This Italian spin with added salami, roasted...

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Ruby Grape Pie

My wife, Paula, and I produce red and green seedless table grapes on our 75-acre vineyard. Our crop is wonderful eaten out-of-hand...

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Zippy Breaded Pork Chops

Need a perky update for baked breaded pork chops? These chops with ranch dressing and a light breading will bring a delightful zing...

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Creepy Spiders

Cake mix gives these chocolate sandwich cookies a head start. You can even have kids help assemble the "spiders!"

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Graham Cracker Banana Split Dessert

My father-in-law is diabetic, but this creamy pudding dessert is one treat he can eat. It has all the flavors of a true banana split.

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Cherry Danish

These ruby-studded pastries will be the first to disappear from your brunch table. You can use apple pie filling with equally good...

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Deviled Chicken Thighs

When I make this dish, I invite my next-door neighbor over for supper. It's just enough for the two of us. The chicken stays tender...

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