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Keeping it Simple: Potato and Kale Soup
Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated~Confucius There is nothing complicated here. Only a few fresh ingredients needed. Take a moment and savor the simplicity. Potato and Kale Soup Serves 6 Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons olive oil 2 strips applewood bacon, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced
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Hold the Sauce! Oven to Table Thin Crust White Pizzas
Don’t get me wrong I love traditional Pizza but, crave a lighter thin crust white pizza (no tomato sauce) on occasion. I experimented with two recipes. The first recipe was a proscuitto and arugula pizza. This pizza was a beautiful contrast of a thinly sliced Italian proscuitto paired with baby arugula greens-it was delightful. The
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Savoring the Seasons: Avocado and Pineapple Salad
Cool summer salads like this one makes me want to throw open the patio doors, fire up the grill and let the Florida summer months begin! In spite of knowing, I will regret this comment in August when the swamp heat arrives (laugh). This is a cool summer salad. The fresh flavors, highlights the season
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Savoring the Season: Peach and Vanilla Cream Panna Cotta
The doors of peach season are on the brink of being thrown wide open. Florida peaches have already made their debut but the Georgia and South Carolina peaches in May will be when the party really starts. There is no better way to showcase summer peaches than to prepare this absolutely delightful panna cotta- literally
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Savoring the Season: Spiced Pork Tenderloin with Sautéed Apples
The pleasure of simple, warm comfort foods this time of year is irresistible. With cooler weather comes new cravings. Cravings for heartier and more substantial dishes (think homemade mac n’ cheese, mashed potatoes, creamy soups, chicken pot pie and meat loaf). We might crave comforting classic dishes but we don’t like piling on the pounds