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1/2 pound of fettuccine

1/2 cup butter

1/2 cup cream

3/4 - 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

freshly ground nutmeg

Salt and freshly ground black...

Mother’s Day Brunch Menu

Croque Madame
Bacon Caeser Salad
Strawberries and Pineapple Slice Skewers
Blood Orange Mimosas
Coffee with Bailey’s Irish Cream

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2 medium avocados, peelled and pitted

juice of 1/2 lime

1 medium tomato, peeled, seeded and chopped

1 small onion, chopped

1 garlic clove, minced

1-2 T...

Abby would make this for the kids for breakfast and they would go crazy for it. It is still a favorite. I tried to make it on the stovetop like she did, but invariably I burn it. Nothing smells as bad a milk and rice. Yuk. I stick to the oven...

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I have heard many descriptions for this dish, from pancake to pudding. My goodness, just say crepe! That is the taste and...

1 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
5 eggs
1 egg yolks
1 1/2 cup butter, softened
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups dark rye flour
2-3 cups whole wheat flour (depends upon the consistency of the dough)
1/3 cup cocoa powder
1/2 cup...

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Admit it, it sounds so good to you. Sausage lovers unite.ÂÂ

I had a sandwich the other day filled with bell peppers and sausage at a local BBQ joint, and I thought I probably could create a dinner.Â

So, off to the market as I headed home. I...

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1 Onion sliced

2 Bell Peppers â“ I like two different colors like yellow and red

1 polish sausage â“ Kilbasa Â- sliced

 tsp red...

If you want to make appetizers, just use the baby portabellos instead of the big guys.