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This site is a collection of some of my Family’s recipes;  a digital cookbook where we share old and new favorite recipes (and stop texting each other asking for copies of those great dishes).

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“World’s Best Lasagna”

by | October 13, 2024 | Main Dish, Pasta | 0 Comments

World's Best Lasagna 1 pound sweet Italian sausage¾ pound lean ground beef½ cup minced onion2...
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Saffron Rice

by | October 5, 2024 | Side Dish | 0 Comments

Saffron Rice ¼ cup boiling waterpinch saffron threads (roughly ⅛ tsp)1 cup basmati rice rinsed1...
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Marry Me Chicken (Amelia’s recommendation)

by | September 22, 2024 | Chicken, Main Dish | 0 Comments

Marry Me Chicken 3 large chicken breasts boneless and skinless (sliced lengthwise into thin...
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Huli Huli Chicken

by | September 22, 2024 | Chicken, Main Dish | 0 Comments

  Huli Huli Chicken 2 3 pound chickens, each cut into 8 pieces1 cup unsweetened pineapple...
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Sauteed Mushrooms

by | September 2, 2024 | Side Dish | 0 Comments

Superb Sautéed Mushrooms 3 tablespoons olive oil3 tablespoons butter1 pound button mushrooms...
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Amira’s Moroccan Meatballs (Kefta Tajine)

by | August 7, 2024 | Beef, Main Dish | 0 Comments

Amira's Moroccan Meatballs (Kefta Tajine) Meatballs:Ground beefDiced onionA cap full of cuminA lot...
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Harissa Chicken

by | August 1, 2024 | Chicken, Main Dish | 0 Comments

Harissa chicken 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil2 tablespoons harissa paste4 garlic cloves...
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Focaccia Pizza by Gordon Ramsey

by | July 21, 2024 | Main Dish, Pizza, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

  SHEET PAN FOCACCIA PIZZA WITH CRUSHED SAN MARZANOS & MOZZARELLA by Gordon Ramsey...
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Gouda Mac and Cheese

by | July 7, 2024 | Side Dish | 0 Comments

Stovetop Gouda Mac and Cheese 12 ounces dry elbow macaroni¼ cup unsalted butter¼ cup all-purpose...
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Flour Tortillas made by Melanie

by | July 5, 2024 | Breads | 0 Comments

Best Ever Homemade Flour Tortillas made by Melanie 3 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon kosher salt...
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“World’s Best Lasagna”

by | Oct 13, 2024 | ,

World's Best Lasagna 1 pound sweet Italian sausage¾ pound lean ground beef½ cup minced onion2 cloves garlic (crushed)1 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes2 6.5 ounce cans canned tomato sauce2 6 ounce cans tomato paste½ cup water2 tablespoons white sugar4 tablespoons chopped...

Saffron Rice

by | Oct 5, 2024 |

Saffron Rice ¼ cup boiling waterpinch saffron threads (roughly ⅛ tsp)1 cup basmati rice rinsed1 tablespoon refined coconut oil or butter½ teaspoon onion powder¼ teaspoon salt1 ¾ cup stock (veggie or chicken) Stove TopCombine saffron threads and boiling water and allow...