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Minestrone

Minestrone

Notice the single bay leaf? This is one of those ingredients that most people can’t taste, but if you leave it out, it will be noticed. Your guests might not know what is missing, but the soup will lose some flavor and heartiness. It adds a savory flavor that...
Armenian Stuffed Pumpkin (Ghapama)

Armenian Stuffed Pumpkin (Ghapama)

This dish is a traditional Armenian dish full of fruits and nuts. It can be made two ways, sweet or savory. This is the savory recipe. For the sweet recipe, just omit the onion and add 1 tsp cinnamon and 1/4 tsp nutmeg. It is also naturally dairy-free, gluten-free,...
Gingerbread Cake with Warm Lemon Sauce

Gingerbread Cake with Warm Lemon Sauce

Lots of spices and flavors go into this recipe to make a delightfully, delicious, warm fall dessert full of autumn flavors. Molasses, cloves, cinnamon, and ginger pair wonderfully with the fluffy lemon sauce! This wonderful cake was a family favorite from my...
Corn Maque Choux

Corn Maque Choux

You can go heavier on the Tabasco sauce if you like more heat in your food. For this recipe the added kick from the Tabasco is pretty mild. If you don’t have fresh corn, you can use frozen corn, but do not use canned corn; the kernels will be too soft for this...
Cornbread-Stuffed Cornish Hens

Cornbread-Stuffed Cornish Hens

I used Jiffy Mix for the cornbread in this recipe, but you can certainly make your own or get a different mix that is gluten-free if that is what you need. Stuffed Cornish Hens shown with Corn Maque Choux as a side dish. For a full dinner menu featuring these Cornish...