You may have noticed a slow down in blog entries this month…that’s due to family travel for the holidays. I’ll be back home and in my kitchen in January. I promise to get back to regular updates then. Happy holidays and happy cooking from KP!
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This is probably my favorite appetizer to order at a restaurant. So I make my own version to bring to parties. And people seem to love it! It’s great hot from the oven or at room temp. Serve with crackers or tortilla chips. Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups artichoke hearts (packed in oil) drained well and chopped 1...
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This recipe is my mom’s and she’s made it for as long as I can remember. When it bakes in the oven, it smells like home to me. It’s great for lunch with a side salad, or for dinner paired with kielbasa and spicy mustard. Ingredients: 1 ready-to-bake pie crust 2 teaspoons yellow mustard 4 cups zucchini (about...
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Gourmet ingredients such as sun-dried tomatoes and basil pesto, make this a fantastic holiday appetizer! I brought this to a Christmas party last year and it was a huge hit. Serve this dip hot from the oven with slices of toasted baguette bread. I found this recipe in a Pampered Chef cook book. Ingredients: 1 (8...
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When planning dinner, don’t get stuck in the same old rut. Flip thru recipe books for inspiration. Walk down a different aisle in the grocery store to see what they have. Talk to friends about what they’re making. One of my favorite tricks is “brinner”–serving breakfast for dinner! There are so many delicious, filling...
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As the weather gets colder, I swear chili tastes better. So I came up with this recipe combining many of my favorite flavors. The next time you need warming up, simmer a pot of this delicious chicken chili packed with fresh ingredients. Top it with tortilla chips, sharp cheddar cheese and a dollop of...
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It’s debatable whether this is a side dish or a dessert–it’s that good! This cornbread bakes up buttery and sweet and delicious. Serve it with a bowl of spicy chili for a fantastic flavor combination. This recipe came from allrecipes.com. Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter 2/3 cup granulated sugar 2 eggs 1 cup buttermilk 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup cornmeal 1 cup...
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These creamy, cheesy, spicy enchiladas are fantastic! They differ from traditional enchiladas by using cream of chicken soup and flour tortillas, so give them a try for something new! Serve with refried beans and rice for a complete Mexican meal. This recipe comes from campbellkitchen.com. Ingredients: 1 can condensed cream of chicken soup 1 cup sour cream 1...
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Next time you need a sweet treat for breakfast, skip the bakery, and make these incredible sticky buns from scratch! They are better than anything you can buy pre-made. My mother-in-law found this recipe on Goodhousekeeping.com and was sweet enough to share it with me. Ingredients: 1/4 cup plus 1/3 cup dark brown sugar, packed 1 1/2...
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I first tasted this wonderful quiche at my friend Karen’s house for brunch. And I instantly loved it! It’s simple, light, and delicious. So thank you Karen, for making this recipe and for sharing it with me Serve with Breakfast Potatoes with Bacon for breakfast or a Mixed Salad with Balsamic Dressing...
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