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Pesto Pasta

Pesto is wonderful to make in the summer when fresh basil is bountiful, either in your garden or at the local farmer’s market. If you have an overabundance of basil, you can make a double or triple batch and then freeze it. It’s best to freeze the sauce...
Beef Wellington

Beef Wellington

This recipe is from Gordon Ramsay and one my son has been doing for years. He has absolutely perfected it, although the one in this picture is from my daughter as he lives 2,000 miles away and was not around to create it for us. He was on speed-dial, though and helped...
Potato Stackers

Potato Stackers

This is a great appetizer when you have to come up with something at the last minute and may not have time to go shopping. Although we used fresh thyme, you could try chives, tarragon, or rosemary, depending on what you have on hand. You can use dried herbs as well....
Whipped Feta with Roasted Olives

Whipped Feta with Roasted Olives

As with many recipes, the better the quality of ingredients you can find and use, the better the dish. This one is no exception. Use your favorite feta, sour cream and cream cheese for this. Serve this dish right away with warm olives. You can use crusty bread –...
Smashed Potatoes

Smashed Potatoes

Just 5 ingredients most of which you probably have on hand make this an easy side dish. We have parsley in our garden and even though we live up north, we can usually find it all year long, even under the snow! Feel free to experiment with the spices though and add...