I was lucky enough to receive some exceptional spices from Penzey’s this holiday season. Thanks Sarah and Joey!! I have been dying to actually go to Penzey’s myself but have yet to make it out there. Their quality of merchandise is superb and as we all know, quality spices make a difference. Along with my boxes of spices came fresh,…
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Sweet & Sour Cabbage Rolls
I think every Eastern European country has its version of stuffed cabbage rolls. I grew up on my grandmother’s version which was not sweet and sour…just sweet. Being Polish, we called them, Golabki, pronounced ga-WUMP-kee. It means, little pigeons in Polish, a reference to their size and shape. My kids call them Gad-wonkas just to irritate me…it works. Anyway, I…
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Babka
Babka (cake) is a big part of my childhood memories. If you don’t know what babka is, I guess the best way to describe it is a very spongy, brioche-like yeast cake. It’s sweet and usually has a fruit filling such as golden raisins. It’s a very dense cake and the dough can be very finicky and easily over-mixed. My…
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Antipasto and Cheddar-Pickle Skewers
Try these irresistible antipasto cheddar pickle skewers – a flavorful combination of Italian pickled vegetables, olives, mozzarella, and prosciutto. Perfect for a cocktail party or just hangin’ out in front of the TV. These little bites are a nice pre-dinner snack or if you eat enough of them, they will be dinner. What’s great is that all these ingredients keep…
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Chicken Salad with Avocado Dressing
Who doesn’t love chicken salad? It’s kind of a staple at our house. And even though I love it simple, with just mayo and celery, I always have a need to change it up. This recipe was originally a low-cal recipe, aka, no mayo. I tried it and it just didn’t have the smooth and creamy taste all chicken salad…
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Buffalo Wing, Pizza & Sour Cream & Onion-Hummus 3 Ways
Hey everyone…another great party trio. This is really fun to serve all of them, at once. Each one has a unique flavor and all are top notch flavors. I have to admit my favorite was the Buffalo Wing, it’s also the spiciest. I served these with plain Kettle Style chips, they were the perfect vehicle for delivering the yumminess. And by incorporating…
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Caramel Toffee Fruit Dip
Move over…there’s a new “crack” in town. And this dip is definitely it. Don’t make it unless you plan on over-indulging or you have many friends around to help you eat it. I promise you, there won’t be any left. It’s so delicious, especially when served with tart Granny Smith apples. The sweet and sour balance each other out and…
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Streusel-Topped Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
I love this time of year. Temperatures are falling and the leaves are turning golden and orange. It had been a tough year agriculture wise. As harvest approaches next week, we are looking forward to making wine and enjoying the bounty of the season with so many of you who continue to make it all possible. And who doesn’t love…
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