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Asian Slaw with Ginger-Sesame Dressing

I found this slaw recipe recently and has become my daughters’ favorite side dish and sandwich filling. “Make once – Eat twice or more”: it lasts well for a few days in the fridge. photos by coco zordan Healthy Facts: Cabbage is most commonly used in slaws, which provides an easy way […]

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Stevia is Green!

A product such as HFCS (High-Fructose Corn Syrup) is not the same as eating fresh organic corn and the assumption that “it’s made from corn” so therefore is “natural” is a dangerous one for anyone trying to prevent cancer, fight cancer, or keep cancer from coming back.          Natural sweeteners […]

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Delish Potatoe Pie with Tuna and Zucchini

This pie is perfect for brunch, for your kids’ lunch box or for a light dinner. It can be served warm or at room temperature, alone or accompanied by a fresh mixed salad. It will keep well in the fridge for over a week.  photos by coco zordan Quiches are not […]

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Wonderful Raisin Scones

This is one of our very favorite scone recipes that I like to make with my family for the afternoon tea. Scones are best served warm and fresh, split open, and topped with either lemon curd or thick homemade jam and cream. Here’s shown with cranberry jam and whipped cream. photos by […]

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A Really Proper British Scone

The best of British cuisine: scones. At least that was the only food that I missed when I went back home after a semester in England. Traditional English scones are barely sweet, though they’re usually eaten with sweet jam and clotted cream, which is practically whipped sour cream. They’re absolutely delicious and easy to […]

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Delicious Classic Lasagna with Ragu'

I discovered these oven-ready lasagna noodles  (no need to cook nor drain the pasta) a while ago but I’d never give it a try fearing that the taste of the dish  would have been affected negatively, instead “Surprise! Surprise!” the result was really delicious and nobody could tell the difference.  I made […]

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Crispy Spelt Crackers with Fennel & Sesame Seeds

These crackers are so crisp and delicious! They are totally worth the little effort it takes to make them from scratch. They’re great with prosciutto, cheese, and with your favorite dip or your favorite salad! Only 5 minutes to make, 15′ to bake …but they won’t last long!

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Family Favorite Bolognese Sauce – Ragu' alla Bolognese

Ragu’ alla Bolognese is a famous typical sauce of Emilia Romagna, made with three different kinds of ground meat. In the rest of Italy there are many versions which can vary in the amount of sauce and kind of meat.  An official recipe for Bolognese sauce, was filed on October 17, […]

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Wunderbar Apple Strudel ♥

Apple strudel (German: Apfelstrudel; Czech: Štrůdl) Strudel is most often associated with Austrian cuisine, but is also a traditional pastry in the area formerly belonging to the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Apple strudel consists of an oblong strudel pastry jacket with an apple filling inside. The filling is made of  sliced apples, sugar, […]

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Tuscany Farmer's Soup – Zuppa del Contadino

Last week I looked in my fridge and I found: some sautéed mushrooms, some boiled cannellini beans and one head of raw broccoli. “This is perfect! – I thought – I’ll make a delicious tuscany-style soup”. Please feel free to modify this recipe according to your leftovers: you might miss the mushrooms […]