Gnocchi is an Italian dumpling made from potatoes. They are small, deliciously light, and tender. They go with just about any sauce. Favorite flavors among many who enjoy eating this Italian dumpling includes Basil pesto, spinach and cheese. A dish of Gnocchi is usually eaten as a first course, but can also serve as a
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Autumn has arrived the air has chilled and once again soup season is here. The late Laurie Collin who wrote for the food column in Gourmet magazine, said, “to feel safe and warm on a cold wet night, all you really need is soup.” What’s In A White Bean and Swiss Chard Soup To start,
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Do you know the difference between broth and stock? Though they are both a liquid, there are differences. And these difference are in how they are prepared. Broth starts with meat or vegetables and including seasonings like onion, carrots, celery, herbs, salt and pepper. Broth is cooked in less than two hours and is best
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When the suns behind the winter clouds and not able to warm your skin, the next best thing is Red Kale Cannellini Beans and Chorizo Soup. The cannellini beans or white beans are also known as white Italian kidney beans. The skin of the white kidney beans are much thinner and more delicate than their red cousins. White beans
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Butternut squash and also refereed to butternut pumpkin in Australia and New Zealand, is a winter squash. It has a sweet, nutty taste similar to pumpkin. According to Specialty Produce the butternut squash was developed in Stow, Massachusetts in 1940 by Charles A. Leggette. The squash is a member of the gourd family and is the
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Don’t toss the food scrapes just yet! You can still use them to make or prepare something you may never given any thought too. Watermelon Rinds Watermelon rind has nutritional benefits. It contain vitamin-C and vitamin B-6, both great for skin, immunity, and the nervous system. Here’s something that maybe a surprise to you the
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This soup is quick to prepare, very flavorful, and fills the tummy! It’s served with warm toasted yellow corn tortillas. Mexican Tortilla Soup is spicy and will warm you on a cold winter day or any time of the year. This is a basic chicken soup dish, but taken to the next level here at
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This easy creamy pumpkin soup makes for a hearty delicious dinner party starter or a light brunch, lunch or dinner. Pumpkin soup is a boosting nutritious comfort food with a deliciously yummy silky texture. The crisp, cinnamon brown sugar croutons complement the smooth, savory soup. Increase Your Culinary Knowledge With The The ABC’s Of Soup
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Butternut squash is a summer and winter squash, and has an orange flesh that is sweet and  tastes a little like sweet potatoes. Like all squash, butternut squash is a warm weather crop and needs a long, hot summer. There are several varieties of butternut squash. The first ones to harvest are the Early Butternut, Ponca
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An Italian inspired soup recipe that is real simple to prepare. No need to add herbs and spices. 1. The chicken sausage used is Al Fresco all Natural Sweet Italian Chicken Sausage prepared with spices. 2. The canned tomatoes are stewed with basil and oregano. 3. The pasta is a 3-cheese tortellini. This soup is
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