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Desserts

Maple Walnut Fudge

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Vaahtera Saksanpähkinä Fudge I made this last year for the first time after we had visited a maple syrup farm. I have made chocolate fudge for a long time and now that we live in New England, it is time to make some fudge with local ingredients. This amazing fudge […]

Pasta

Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

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The original Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes recipe is by Barefoor Contessa, but it has regular pasta and garlic. We are going to change that. When I make Italian dishes, or any dishes that call for onions and garlic, I substitute bell pepper, celery and parsley for them. They fill the […]

Appetizers

Artichoke and Spinach Dip

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pinaatti ja artisokka-dip For those of you who gain a few pounds at the mere mention of artichoke and spinach dip or spinach and artichoke dip, just don’t mention it, but please do check out this recipe. It contains no sour cream, cream cheese, mayonaise, butter, heavy cream or any […]

Main

Black Bean Burgers

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Black bean burgers are a healthy alternative to beef burgers. They are heart healthy and have a lot of phytochemicals. Cooking black beans from scratch makes the best tasting burgers. We use bell pepper, celery and parsley in place of onion for flavor.

Soups

Zucchini Soup

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kesäkurpitsa-keitto Here is your go-to Zucchini Soup recipe, of course sans onion and garlic but every bit as delicious as those soups with these ingredients. Let’s dive in.

Appetizers

Crab Imperial

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This recipe creates an amazing dish that works as an appetizer, a stuffing or a topping for vegetables and fish. Simply delicious any way you choose to serve it! This is one of those dishes where I am replacing dairy with nuts. I am making a cashew cream which works […]