Tag Archives: fresh ingredients

Pomegranate panna cotta

Because we’ve waited all year for pomegranates to be in season, here’s a recipe for a honey-sweetened dessert that takes full advantage of this […]

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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 18 December, 2014 – 4:36 pm | Posted in Desserts & Snacks, Holiday, Recipes | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (0)

Kale detox salad

Even when you’re not on a “detox” diet or trying to cleanse, it doesn’t hurt to incorporate healthful foods  Pin It

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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 16 December, 2014 – 4:03 pm | Posted in Recipes, Salads | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (0)

Tomatoless Italian sauce

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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 26 February, 2014 – 4:13 pm | Posted in Freezer Meals, Main dishes, Recipes | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (2)

A romantic Valentine’s Day dinner: duck breast with balsamic grape sauce

For a romantic Valentine’s Day, why not treat your sweetheart to an out-of-the ordinary home-cooked dinner? Pin It

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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 12 February, 2014 – 4:04 pm | Posted in Holiday, Main dishes, Menu Ideas, Recipes, Sides | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (1)

A fancy, fruity special-occasion dessert

Dessert for a special dinner or an occasion like Valentine’s Day can be a big challenge when there are food […]

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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 5 February, 2014 – 2:14 pm | Posted in Desserts & Snacks, Holiday, Recipes | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (1)

Simple spinach pesto recipe

This winter pesto recipe uses spinach and has no nuts or Parmesan cheese.

By beranmchsi.com Posted on 23 January, 2014 – 8:44 pm | Posted in Freezer Meals, Recipes, Sauces Seasonings Condiments | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (0)

Spaghetti squash ‘noodles’ recipe

When you bake spaghetti squash and drag a fork over the pulp, it magically forms tiny strands. These “noodles” are a […]

By beranmchsi.com Posted on 23 January, 2014 – 8:37 pm | Posted in Recipes, Sides | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (0)

Use leftover turkey in a rustic and nutritious soup

How have you been using your Thanksgiving leftovers? A couple of my less successful tries in previous years Pin It

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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 4 December, 2013 – 3:53 pm | Posted in Recipes, Soups | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (7)

A flavorful dip or spread: roasted carrot hummus

This nontraditional hummus is made with roasted carrots and tahini (sesame paste) but without the usual garbanzo beans. Pin It

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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 7 November, 2013 – 11:30 am | Posted in Appetizers, Dressings & Dips, Recipes, Sauces Seasonings Condiments | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (3)

A side dish or dessert with Indian flair: carrot-cardamom pudding

Indian cuisine is all about fragrant spices and seasonings. Once when invited to dinner at the home of my husband’s […]

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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 23 October, 2013 – 11:27 am | Posted in Desserts & Snacks, Recipes, Sides | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (8)

A bacon-ish, jerky-ish eggplant snack

To me, eggplant seems a little mysterious, with its smooth, thick exterior and porous interior. In Britain they call it […]

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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 8 October, 2013 – 12:28 pm | Posted in Desserts & Snacks, Recipes | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (52)

Garden-fresh tomato-almond pesto

If you’re looking for ways to preserve your garden produce, this simple, satisfying, freezable pesto makes use of fresh tomatoes […]

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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 24 September, 2013 – 9:04 pm | Posted in Freezer Meals, Main dishes, Recipes, Sauces Seasonings Condiments | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (4)