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Roasted Sweet Peppers

Roasting peppers is one of those intimidating techniques that becomes amazingly simple once you try it a few times. And it’s not only easy, but kind of fun as well. I learned how to roast a sweet pepper from that … Continue reading

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Pumpkin Snickerdoodles

A couple weeks ago, I got a text message from my cousin, Mark, [if you spend much time in these parts you will recognize him by his frequent comments under his nom de plume, CM] that he was sending me … Continue reading

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Braised Pork Steaks with Sauerkraut

Let me sing the glories of the lowly pork steak. There is not a part of the pig that I don’t love, but pork steaks have always been a favorite. They are usually cheap for starters. They have a ton … Continue reading

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Beet and Horseradish Relish

This post has been updated and moved to my new blog. You can now find it here: Beet and Horseradish Relish on The Creekside Cook

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Candied Ginger Pumpkin Cake

If I live to be a hundred years old, I will retain this one specific memory of walking in the back door of my grandparents’ house and and being nearly knocked over by the enticing aroma of something Grandma had … Continue reading

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