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Impromptu Soup on the Fly (Shortcut Tomato, Roasted Red Pepper and Lentil Soup)

January 11, 2012

Hearty, healthy and weeknight-worthy, this fast Tomato, Roasted Red Pepper and Lentil soup gets the job done with a few handy shortcuts.

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Meyer Lemon Chess Pie and My First Crop

January 8, 2012

Fragrant with the heady aroma of Meyer lemons, this sweet and tangy comforting pie is a lemon-lover’s delight! Lemon Chess Pie is an American classic, and this is an outstanding version.

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Winchester Sun Pumpkin Pie (Not Just for Thanksgiving!)

January 5, 2012

A creamy, dreamy, expertly spiced classic pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving dinner, breakfast the next morning, or any day, really! From “Southern Pies,” by Nancie McDermott. This one is a keeper!

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Sweet Tomato Basil Bisque

January 2, 2012

Rich, packed with tomato goodness and just the right touch of creamy sweetness, this is tomato soup of the Gods.

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Fast Curried Lentil Stew for a Happy and Prosperous New Year!

January 1, 2012

A wonderful Meatless Monday or vegetarian lentil stew warmed by curry flavors and sparked with sweet bites from raisins, carrots and sweet potatoes. Serve it over brown rice so the lentils and rice make a more complete protein.

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Cheater Pumpkin Muffins with Fresh Cranberries

December 27, 2011

Stir chopped fresh cranberries into a simple 3-ingredient pumpkin muffin recipe, and 20 minutes later, you’ll have a great breakfast muffin! For a change, make them as mini-muffins, too.

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Sweet Potato, Black-Eyed Pea and Broccoli Bowl (Secret Recipe Club)

December 26, 2011

A one-bowl Meatless Monday dinner with potato, peas and broccoli, fragrant with Mexican spices and garnishes.

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A Few of my Favorite Things — December 2011 Holiday Edition

December 24, 2011

Edible fruit tree, Christmas Tree Relish Tray, cocktail grapefruit, snowman pancakes, eggnog French toast, Christmas cookies, soy candles, peanut brittle…these are a few of my favorite things for December 2011.

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Orange Chocolate Meltaways, and a Poem

December 23, 2011

An orange-scented ball of chocolate ganache goodness, Orange Chocolate Meltaways do as their name indicates—melt delightfully in your mouth. A perfect Christmas sweet, or gift from your kitchen.

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