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Summer Savory Minted Escarole with Beans

July 28, 2020 By Dana Vento Leave a Comment

escarole cooked with beans

Summer savory minted escarole with beans is a fantastic vegetarian meal.  But, it's so easy to add meat, that one dish can satisfy two different dining styles in one home! This easy to create a meal is sure to become one of your favorites because of its versatility. ...

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3 Best Grating Cheeses

October 10, 2019 By Dana Vento

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There is nothing authentic or traditional about those plastic-filled grating cheeses in your grocer's aisle.  Additionally, if you are purchasing freshly grated cheese at the deli, you still are not even close to being on track with the true taste of Parmesan grating cheeses. ...

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Pressure Cooker 3 Bean Minestrone Soup

January 2, 2017 By Dana Vento 1 Comment

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No matter the time of the year, minestrone soup is a delectable dish to serve up. I love dining al fresco on the patio during the warmer seasons and serving my pressure cooker 3 bean minestrone soup up with hard crusty bread and a great glass of wine. In the cooler seasons, there is nothing like a ...

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 Panko Topped Roasted Chicken Alfredo Bake 

October 12, 2016 By Dana Vento 31 Comments

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Week after week, I try to churn things up a bit in our nightly menu options.  Dinner is family time and I believe in meals that are simply good without too many ingredients.  Often we purchase roasted chickens for dinner and then there are leftovers. ...

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3 Cookbooks For Gifting

December 4, 2015 By Dana Vento Leave a Comment

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Often the biggest challenge of the holidays is cooking. If you know what to cook or you have the right resources cooking can be so easy. Is there somebody in your life that loves cooking? Cooking for many different types of palettes, and lifestyles often creates a challenge. With the right resources ...

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