Strawberry Poppy Seed Vinaigrette

Fresh strawberries in a container with cheese.

It’s getting cooler – don’t you love that? But it’s not so cool that a few more summer fruit salads are already off the menu. Some gorgeous strawberries were just calling out to be chosen. However, this blog isn’t about the strawberries or even the salad – it’s all about the dressing- the very best…

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Strawberry Pretzel Salad

A bowl of fruit is sitting on the table.

Ingredients 2 cups crushed pretzels (food processor or a baggie and a rolling pin) 3/ 4 cup melted butter 2 Tbsp sugar 8 oz package cream cheese 8 oz container of whipped dessert topping ½ cup sugar 6 oz strawberry Jell-O 2 cups boiling water 2 (10 oz ) packages frozen strawberries, sliced Directions Preheat…

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Strawberry Streusel Muffins

A basket of muffins sitting on top of the ground.

Ingredients 2 cups of strawberries, cut up in small pieces 2eggs 1 cup sugar 1 cup sour cream (or yogurt) ½ cup canola oil 2 tsp vanilla 2 cups flour 1 Tbsp baking powder ½ tsp salt For Streusel topping 1 stick (1/2 cup) melted butter 1 cup flour 1/3 cup sugar 1/3 cup brown…

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Strawberry Stuff

Strawberry cobbler in a silver dish.

It’s been a Mother’s Day tradition to cook dinner with my son since he was tall enough to reach the stove. He knows I have a hankering for anything with strawberries, especially this time of year, so he wisely planned a strawberry dessert.  In our family my love of strawberries is legendary. This is a…

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Stuffed Artichokes

A plate of food with some type of meat.

Ingredients 4 artichokes 3 cups Italian bread crumbs 1 cup grated parmesan cheese 6 cloves garlic, minced ½ cup fresh chopped parsley ½ tsp salt – more to taste ½ tsp red pepper flakes Juice of one lemon ½ cup olive oil, plus extra to drizzle Directions Preheat oven to 375. Cut the bottoms off…

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Stuffed Mushrooms

A white plate topped with meat covered in sauce.

Ingredients  3 (8 oz) boxes of whole mushrooms 1/2 onion, finely chopped 4 cloves of garlic, finely chopped 2 Tbsp butter salt and pepper 1/2 lb breakfast sausage, hot or mild – your call 1/4 c Sherry 1 8 oz package of cream cheese 1 egg yolk 1 ½ c grated cheese, combination of cheddar…

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Stuffed Potato Croquettes

A bowl of salad and some fried food on a plate.

Ingredients 2 large potatoes, peeled and cubed ¼ c milk 1 tsp salt 2 eggs 1 cup flour 1 cup Panko or dry bread crumbs 1 tsp olive oil ½ lb ground sirloin ½ onion, finely diced 1 bell pepper (any color or a combo), finely diced 2 cloves garlic, finely diced ½ tsp each:…

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Stuffed Shells

A close up of some food in a pan

Ingredients Sauce 1 Tbsp olive oil ½  onion, chopped 2 large cloves garlic, chopped ½  pound Italian sausage 1 tsp fennel (optional) ½  cup red wine 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp dried basil ¼ tsp red pepper flakes 2 Tbsp sugar 1 tsp salt Pasta and Filling 8 oz jumbo shells…

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Succotash

A bowl of corn and zucchini with a fork in it.

Ingredients 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 onion, chopped 3-4 cloves garlic, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped ½ tsp salt 1 tsp sugar 10 oz bag frozen baby lima bean 2 ears corn kernels or 10 oz bag frozen corn 1 cup sliced okra, fresh or frozen 2 cups chicken broth 1 tsp minced ginger…

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