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There is no clear answer as to exactly where empanadas originate, some say Spain, some Argentina, but who doesn’t love them?  They come in all different sizes, and varieties, and they work as well as an appetizer for a party, or a neat, hand held dinner pie. They’re generally filled with some kind of meat […]

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This is not something I say lightly, or often, but I must declare, this grass fed brisket dish may be the best thing I have ever made!  It took some time; I started it last night, let it cool overnight, and cooked it again tonight.  Believe me when I say it is worth every second […]

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Though I never heard the term hotdish before 1996 when I saw the movie Manny & Lo, I had certainly had my share of casseroles that would qualify.  I prefer the term hotdish as it sounds much more rustic and plain than casserole which is what we called these things at my(parents’) house.  We didn’t […]

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 What does it look like when duck, duck, goose is a game you play in your kitchen? I remember an ill-fated Christmas dinner when I convinced my mother we should have roast goose.  It seemed so romantic and grand.  I was a sophomore in college, and was bringing my boyfriend home to meet my family. […]

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