
Vegetarian Or Lenten Friendly Chef Hacker Cheese Hoagie
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If you want something that pairs perfectly with a bowl of Tomato soup, or if you are Catholic and abstain from meat on Fridays during...
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Braised Beef Brisket With Horseradish Sauce
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A wonderful alternative to a smoked brisket, Braised Brisket of Beef is a wonderful way to enjoy a classic dinner.
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Sicilian Chicken Cacciatore
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An easy to make dish from Southern Italy with a little surprise! (No tomato!)
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High End Cars, Premium Jewelry, Owner’s Box Stadium Seats and Pots and Pans
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Today we are going to talk about High End Cars, Premium Jewelry, Owner's Box Stadium Seats and Pots and Pans. Okay, we’ll we’re really only...
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Whole Chicken, Cut Up
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In the late 1990’s my mother, Laura Aeberli, moved into a senior apartment building about 10 miles from my home. She didn’t drive so about...
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December 31, 1973
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It’s 11:30PM on December 31st, 1973, right in the middle of The Golden Age of Pompous Dinning. My Mom is handling front of house stuff...
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Holiday Eggnog Bread Pudding
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Bread pudding is an ancient dessert, likely dating back to the 12th century. People soaked stale, rock-like hunks of bread in water to make them...
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Clear Chicken Broth
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Chicken broth is such a useful ingredient to have on hand and it can be made in so many ways. This is one of them...
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How Do you Feel About Leftovers?
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Some folks love them and others would rather endure an ice bath in winter than eat leftovers. This should be an interesting discussion.
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Chicken Pastina Soup
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A hearty Italian American soup that uses Stelline - a tiny start-shaped pasta often called, "Pastina".
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Prime Rib Closed Oven Door Method
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A super simple way to cook a Prime Rib roast to perfect medium-rare from end to end.
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Pastina and Egg: A Childhood Favorite
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The Reports Of Pastina’s Death Are Greatly Exaggerated I know. I know! Ronzoni is no longer making and selling Pastina and I know it has...
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Stuffed Pork Chops. Great Roast Turkey Alternative For Friendsgiving, Thanksgiving or Anytime!
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Maybe you are hosting Friendsgiving, post Thanksgiving, and you and your friends have had their fill of turkey. Perhaps it is only two of you...
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Famous Family Story #1 – Aunt Shirley’s Holiday Cream Puffs
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Dateline: Somewhere in the 1960's My Aunt Shirley makes a few dozen of her legendary Cream Puffs for a holiday dinner she is hosting. She...
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Linguine & White Cannellini Clam Sauce
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We hacked the Italian restaurant classic to add protein, fiber, flavor and texture – this is very much like the original only better! This may...
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Chicken Broth (From Chicken Fat?)
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Chicken broth is one of the most versatile ingredients in any kitchen and I keep at least one can of commercially made chicken broth or...
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Clams Oreganata
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Normally made with the small calms called ‘Little Neck’, at least in the eastern U.S., Clams Oreganata has been a favorite Italian appetizer since at...
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Bread and Sausage Dressing
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This is a wonderfully versatile dressing that can be used with roast chicken, turkey, duck or goose. It’s great for stuffed pork chops and can...
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Low Carb Sausage And Pepper Pinwheels
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I was invited to a party by a neighbor not too long ago and I offered to bring an appetizer. I was feeling adventurous so...
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My(π) > Your(π)
(aka The Pizza Principal)
What do you think is the key driver in determining the best local pizza? You might be surprised by the answer!
If you want something that pairs perfectly with a bowl of Tomato soup, or if you are Catholic and abstain from meat on Fridays during lent, or if you are cutting back on eating meat but you still want a surprisingly tasty and satisfying sandwich then read on because this is the hoagie recipe for…
A wonderful alternative to a smoked brisket, Braised Brisket of Beef is a wonderful way to enjoy a classic dinner.
An easy to make dish from Southern Italy with a little surprise! (No tomato!)

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