Tag : Holidays

Brazilian Pork & Black Bean Stew

During high school, I spent a year in Brazil and fell in love with the culture and food. One of my favorite dishes was feijoada, a...

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Sausage Manicotti with Pumpkin Sauce

This manicotti is a wonderful change from typical pumpkin dishes in the fall.

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Chicken Curry Lasagna

My family loves Indian food, and I thought the creamy tomato-based sauce in our favorite curry would be tasty as part of a lasagna....

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Confetti Spaghetti

It's not uncommon for folks to go back for second helpings of this hearty main dish when I share it at church potluck suppers. The...

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Makeover Creamy Mac & Cheese

Macaroni and cheese just may be king of the comfort foods. This sensational version is bubbling with creamy goodness—but is...

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Artichoke Cod with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Cod is a great break from heavier dishes. I like to serve it over a bed of greens, or with pasta or quinoa. A squeeze of lemon gives...

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Parsley-Crusted Cod

Struggling to increase your family’s fish servings? You’ll appreciate this easy cod with staple ingredients. The flavors are mild...

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Turkey-Thyme Stuffed Peppers

Chloe, my 3-year-old, is a big fan of these healthy peppers, which have a wonderful thyme flavor. She likes to help mix the ingredients...

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Garden Minestrone

In Italian restaurants, I always order minestrone. After doing many trial and error batches, I developed a hearty veggie soup my whole...

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Spicy Lamb Curry

I've tweaked this curry over the years using a blend of aromatic spices. Fenugreek seeds can be found in specialty spice stores and...

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Sweet & Sour Pork Wraps

We always make these wraps at our family's annual party, and they're a true favorite. The cabbage and cilantro give them tempting...

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Slow-Cooked Stuffed Pepper Stew

This is my go-to pepper stew. When my garden yields green peppers, I dice and freeze them for those cold, blustery days to come.

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