Guest Chef Wednesday! Ellie’s Easy & Delicious Ham and Potato Soup

A hearty, easy soup that’s ready in 45 minutes. Perfect for using up leftover ham. Break out the crusty bread and crisp salad greens! This soup is quick, easy in all of its luscious, satisfying and creamy deliciousness. INGREDIENTS: 3 1/2 cups peeled and diced potatoes 1/3 cup diced celery 1/3 cup finely chopped onion…

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Guest Chef Wednesday Pam’s Lower Carb Veggie Pizza with Gluten-Free Crust

Want your cake and eat it too? Well, delicious lower carb pizza with all the gooey full fat cheese and your favorite toppings at least. This scrumptious offering by talented cook and Guest Chef, Pamela Jaffe-Cohen was an instant hit in our test kitchen.  Some added sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms and other traditional toppings, but most never…

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Lebanese Hushwee—The Simplicity of Spices

Cinnamon in a savory dish? Yes, absolutely! The marriage of  flavors in this delectable dish compliment each other in deliciously unimaginable ways. I was taught this simple and scrumptious dish by my eldest sister whose recipe was passed down by her Lebanese mother in law. It soon became a household favorite, even in our Italian household,…

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Guest Chef Wednesday! Bret Clark’s Amazing Creole Jambalaya

Today, staying in the Creole theme, we are offering Bret Clark’s Incredible Jambalaya! I simply love the personal touches of a wonderful Chef! Read on… For those of you not aware, Jambalaya was originally created in Louisiana and its origin is actually Spanish paella. Jambalaya is traditionally made in three parts; with meat, seafood and…

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Louisiana Cajun Creole Style Red Beans & Rice

While I didn’t grow up in Louisiana I simply love Cajun fare especially red beans and rice. I remember watching Creole Chef Justin Wilson as a teen—‘memba him?? He was a wonderful cooking inspiration and I looked forward to each of his programs with great anticipation. Justin’s Deep- South Cajun style and mannerisms made him…

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“The Sicilian” The Ultimate Italian Burger!

Every time I develop something Sicilian inspired “The Godfather” theme rings incessantly in my mind and memories of my Sicilian father weigh heavily into the equation as well 🙂 Grazia, Daddy! Obviously, this burger is an indulgence rather than every day fare, but as they say “variety is the spice of life.” And today I…

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