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Kakavia or Greek Fisherman's Soup

Kakavia or Greek Fisherman's Soup
A classic Greek dish often compared to the French bouillabaisse, any Greek will tell you that it's tastier and easier to make! Traditionally made with the catch of the day, the selection of fish and seafood can be changed with the seasons, as long as the fish are fairly small and suitable for boiling.

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Cooking with Coffee ~ Smoky Coffee-Rubbed Cheeseburgers!

Never a dull moment when it comes to cooking with coffee around here! As always, pick up or order your coffee from our sponsors at Village Coffee Roastery—tell them the cheeseburger mob sent you (aka Into the Soup)!! Want fries with that??  : )

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Chocolate Chunk Bread Puddings for Two

Ready to think outside the candy box this Valentine’s Day? You’ve stumbled upon the right recipe! Chocolate comfort food to the max!! (Note: This recipe has been tested by yours truly… but I did not share!)

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Cooking with Coffee ~ Mochaccino Cupcakes!

OK, we knew the name of this dessert alone would turn on our coffee loving fans!  Make sure to pick up or order your coffee from our wonderful sponsors at Village Coffee Roastery and don't forget to tell them we sent you!! 

 

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French Toast with Cherry Almond Filling

We served this as a brunch item when I worked as a line cook in Northern Michigan.  It’s kind of messy to prepare, but wickedly popular.  I decided to easy-it-up with canned cherry pie filling, but feel free  to create your own with fresh or frozen berries.  Happy Tuesday!

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Mostly Meatless Mondays! Kobbari Annamu ~ Coconut Rice

Continuing with our Asian Acccents, this week we present Coconut Rice.  It ain't as easy as throwing some white rice into a steamer and pushing a button; however, it's well worth the extra efforts in order to capture the bursts of flavor which blow out your buds, tingle your toes and captivate your cranium.  Yes, it's that good!!!

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Soup of the Week ~ Green Pea with Spinach

According to British lore, this soup was invented by the wife of a 17th century member of Parliament.  400 years of passing down a soup....talk about standing the test of time.  I think this one passes with flying colors ~ and green is mine!!

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Cooking with Coffee ~ Carolina BBQ Sauce

Yea, I know we've been layin' it on pretty thick with the chocolate and the pork butt; however, I just had to share this one with you.  Confession:  I've NEVER made my own BBQ sauce.  There are just so many good ones on the market to satisfy my diners, and to be quite truthful, I've never been much of a fan....until now!

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Mostly Meatless Mondays! Tomato Palya

My friend, and Chef, Jill Smith gave me this recipe and a whole bunch more to share with you for our Meatless Monday sessions.  We're going to head to Asia for the next few weeks.  One of the keys to preparing Asian Cuisine is to have all of your ingredients prepped before you start cooking ~ you'll thank me for that tip:)

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Mini Homemade Peanut Butter Cups

Let's face it... New Year's resolutions are no match for peanut butter and chocolate--especially the combination! But, if my calculations are correct peanut butter = protein, chocolate = antioxidants, and MINI Homemade Peanut Butter Cups are OK and even healthful for one and all. You know I'm right...  : )

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