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Oven Roasted Red Potatoes with Peppers, Cilantro and Thyme

Posted on January 27, 2009 by Michelle Piniella

Quick to make, Oven Roasted Potatoes are simple to make.  The usual recipe – garlic & Rosemary is nice, but gets a bit old.  This is one I’ve been using for quite a long time, and is full of interesting … Continue reading →

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Christmas Wassail

Posted on December 23, 2008 by Michelle Piniella

Christmas Wassail 5 apples 1 1/2 cups brown sugar 1 cup port 4 12-ounce bottles of ale or dark beer, plus 1/4 cup 4 cinnamon sticks 4 cloves 1 Lemon, zest only 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground all … Continue reading →

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Cream Cheese Spritz Cookies (Spritzgeback)

Posted on December 9, 2008 by Michelle Piniella

I remember so vividly making spritz cookies (spritzgebäck.) at Christmas every year.  I loved making the tree shaped ones, as well as the stars.  We always made trees, stars, wreaths, and camels.  And always used food coloring — red, green, … Continue reading →

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