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Blueberry Basil Crêpes

Crêpes remind me of French class, which I took for 5 years throughout my school years. As a special treat, my Junior High teacher would let us make them in class. We made a simple French version filled with butter and sugar. This is my own treasured recipe, and…

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Everything But the Kitchen Sink Pasta Salad

I was craving a pasta salad one day, and my mind went straight to the one my friend Blerta makes. She was overseas at the time, so I had to rely on taste‑memory and a little creativity to satisfy the mad craving. What I ended up with was this…

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Barb’s Dressing

This is a recipe handed down to us from church friends. We were at their house for supper one night and I could not get enough of the spring greens because they were smothered with this amazing, delicious dressing. I don’t even’

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Mushroom Farfalle

This is a side dish that my husband and I loved to make when we were newlyweds. It is inspired by a grocery card we picked up when we first started dating. Fast forward 13 years later…

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Ginger Flank Steak

Tender, melt‑in‑your‑mouth flank steak, crisp bell peppers, and juicy mushrooms…all served over a bed of fragrant jasmine rice. This is my husband’s all‑time favorite dish, and it is one of those meals that will have your loved ones singing your praises and begging for more…