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Bran Bars Full of Fruit
Breakfast is not my favorite meal, but we are working on our love hate relationship. I think I could like it better if I didn’t have to abandon sleep in order to have it. But alas, I love sleep, its precious to me, especially once the semester begins, so in the morning I wake up…
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Citrus Salad with Agave Yogurt Sauce
It seems that again, the whole world is on a health kick this time of year. It is inevitable, your family makes delicious food for the holidays, you eat a lot for a month straight, and then you can no longer see your feet when you shower. This, is the circle of life. The weight…
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Ferrara Family Feast
Your life is a series of memories, and my parents work so hard to create amazing lasting memories for me. Although I am admittedly a grinch, Christmas Eve is one of my favorite days for the giant feast we put together and the Christmas Pudding we serve on Christmas Day is something I dream about…
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From Scratch Spinach and Artichoke Dip with Homemade Bagel Chips
Football season is underway as well as is the holiday season. Pair those together and that also makes it dip season! Dips are great for parties, football games, girls nights, and when you just need a pick me up. Another great thing about dip is there are so many types and options and they are…
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Homemade Cannolis
An Italian classic: The cannoli. For years the perfect cannoli recipe has eluded me and my mother. We tried countless times, but alas, it was to no avail. But last night, by a true Christmas miracle, we made a damn good cannoli. Perfection isn’t easy to achieve but we were close. The thing is there…
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A Celebration Must: Chex Mix
Let me begin by saying Merry Christmas Eve and hopefully you had a happy Hanukah! Over the next two days my house is going to be filled with family and food. Tonight we celebrate with our feast of seven fishes (recipes and pictures to come). Tomorrow we will have our traditional Christmas dinner, with fresh…
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Shepherds Pie: Revamped
Although I already have a recipe for shepherds pie, this is the new and improved version. Give this new version a try!! Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef smashed potatoes (6-8 potatoes worth) 1 can corn 1/2 a large onion 1/4 green bell pepper 3 cloves garlic parsley salt and pepper 1 pinch cumin 1/2 package french…
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Holiday Cookie Edition: Thumbprint Cookies
Christmas is just a few short days away, and with that comes a lot of preparation for the celebrations! Although I have only been home a few days in that short time I have made 15 dozen cookies and my Mother is currently discussing what other ones she wants to make (someone send help, PLEASE).…
The Home Taste
Home is just a meal away
The Home Taste 