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Herbed Ricotta Bruschettas

I made cheese! Between this homemade ricotta (Barefoot Contessa How Easy is That?) and the peach ice cream earlier this week, I’m feeling like a regular dairy maid.  I didn’t have any chives, so I used fresh parsley instead.  

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Spinach Gratin

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Chive Risotto Cakes

I’m afraid that whatever I write here will not do this recipe (Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics) its due.  This is quite possibly my new favorite food.  It’s the perfect combination of creamy and crispy, tangy and salty, gooey and … Continue reading

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Kiss my Grits

I never cared much for grits until I met my sweet Southern husband.  We still don’t have them in our regular rotation, but they’re a nice change of pace every once in a while, and they’re certainly easier to make … Continue reading

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Penne with Five Cheeses

Really, this became Penne with Four Cheeses, because I didn’t want to add the Gorgonzola, so I just doubled up on the fresh mozzarella.  Many of you may be questioning my Wisconsin upbringing, given my pickiness about cheese.  Let’s just … Continue reading

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Potato Basil Frittata

I made a lot of frittatas during the CSA season as a way to use up vegetables at the end of the week.  Broccoli was added to bacon and cheddar, and swiss chard was excellent with sausage.  This particular frittata … Continue reading

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The Five Buck Cluck

Every Friday, one of our local grocery stores sells rotisserie chickens for five dollars, and they call it the Five Buck Cluck.  This past summer, we’ve started a tradition of buying a chicken to go with some of our CSA … Continue reading

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