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Ham & Swiss Wrapped Broccoli With Onion Bechamel

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This is a dish my mother made for us growing up. Probably created from one of those 70’s throwback cookbooks. I often cringe at some of the ingredients they recommended. Obviously ‘processed’ was the star in every dish. It was surely economical for a family of six however, and mother was always health conscious. I will admit that when I was 7 and this plate was put in front of me… I know I made an awful face!… Alas, we grow up and learn to love the very dishes we shunned as kids. I made this dish today for lunch and my Hubby said it was absolutely delicious! Continue reading →

Honey, Mustard & Pepper Glazed Ham With Apple Chutney

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If you’ve been following Linda and I for a while now, you know that I am gifted several hams by my hubby’s clients every year. I have had to make ham in so many ways my brain hurts…but this is my favorite! I actually served this dish at a Small Plate Dinner on an evening we had guests. It was the perfect 4 or 5 bites that left you wanting more. Serving dishes on little 4″x 4″ plates is a fun way to make the ordinary exciting, (and to use your leftovers)! Your guests will think you spent days preparing… and in point of fact, you did!!! It was fun, delicious and enjoyed by all… Continue reading →

Party Dips

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Saturday night we had cocktails at our home with my parents and my Aunt Kathy and Uncle Fred. I love when they visit because we always have such a fun time. Well, before our dinner reservations at one of my favorite martini bars, I served cocktails and dips. I had just cooked a ham the day before, and the night before that we had my hubby’s excellent Dijon & Dill Salmon. So with my leftovers and some help from a few condiments I made some very tasty dips. Add some fresh toast points and the right presentation and you have a little party… Continue reading →

Hearty Chicken & Ham Soup

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Hearty Chicken & Ham Soup

As the beautiful orange, red and yellow leaves begin to fall from their once high perch, I am feeling the chill in the air.   A warm soup is on my mind. So this morning I dashed to the store to buy the ingredients for one of my quick and simple soups. Since I have the fortune and pleasure of having my hubby home for lunch, I wanted to give him a hearty bowl of love… Continue reading →

Turkey Sausage Cordon Bleu Burgers

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If you remember my last post, I referred to the copious amounts of ham that I have. On top of that, as Spring is in full swing, so is the preparation of our garden. With the sugar snap peas, onions, lettuce, broccoli, beets and radishes in the ground, there is still much to do. So today’s lunch was born of what contents were in my refrigerator. It was an excellent lunch that my honey said was, “quite tasty”… Continue reading →

‘THE WEDGIE’, No Laughing Allowed!

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When I was in college at IUP ‘Indiana University of Pennsylvania’, there was this little pizza shop that a large population of the kids ordered from. The most popular item for the students on the menu and something I had never even heard of before was… ‘The Wedgie’. It was a pizza and a hoagie together. Well, on Friday night I made homemade pizza and I always make too much. So for lunch today I made it, that’s right, I made The Wedgie. The difference between mine and the pizza shop is I don’t use an already made round crust, so mine when finished isn’t exactly a wedge. However, it is still delicious and fun! Continue reading →

Winter meets Spring!

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I love that spring is here and the snow has quickly melted!! But my refrigerator still has remnants of cold day ingredients along with all my spring ideas. So today I brought them together for a bit of fresh and a touch of comfort.

I am lucky to have the ‘Love of My Life’ come home almost every day for lunch, so we can share my creations together. Today we started our lunch with a hearty yet healthy salad. Meatless but full of flavor!
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