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Spinach Artichoke Dip

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After years of playing with it I have finally made a Spinach Artichoke Dip that I would make a again and that is worth sharing.  The Stuffed Mushrooms came out with such a cheesy flavor that I felt inspired.  If … Continue reading

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Devilish Bites

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Once upon a time I loved deviled eggs.  As I think I mentioned before I was never an egg fan but something about them made this way got my attention every time.  This week I have been thinking about appetizers, … Continue reading

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NFL Football is for Pansies

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> Yeah I said it.  Many friends of DFV are big fans of their hometown teams and that’s cool, urban tribalism, I get it, but the game itself is a WANK and the players are even BIGGER WANKERS.  These guys … Continue reading

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Stuffed Mushrooms

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  I love to entertain, especially for cocktail parties with a table full of appetizers.  Hors d’oeuveres are often underrated.  As a kid my favorite part of holiday dinners was the array of pre-dinner snacks that different guest contributed, from … Continue reading

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Artery Lovers Breakfast Muffin

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There are dozens of scrambled tofu recipes out there that taste great and fulfill that craving for eggs but I was having a hard time getting them to work on sandwiches.  Recently I was playing around and came up with … Continue reading

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Double Baked Potato

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I love potatoes and could easily eat them with every meal. My favorite has always been a double baked potato for it can make any entree complete or be a stand alone meal.  After many attempts I have finally come … Continue reading

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Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Cake

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Growing up, our close family friends imported decadent cakes from Germany, unlike the flavorless cardboard cakes that were purchased at the local grocery store bakery.  On my birthday they always let me have the cake of my choice.  As an … Continue reading

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Fajita Polenta Cakes

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As this picture clearly shows I am not a food photographer or Master Chef.  I wish I could have done this dish justice visually because it is much better than the picture lets on.  It is a light dish for … Continue reading

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Hold The Mozarella! Caprese

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Yes, we like cheese and attempt to emulate it quite often. We especially like cheesy Italian fare and Caprese has always been a must for us as an appetizer. This is a pretty satisfying dairy free version. Buon Appetito! Ingredients: … Continue reading

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Persimmon Rice Stuffed Acorn Squash

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I was originally introduced to acorn squash by my Mother in Law.  She put it in the oven with a little butter and brown sugar.  Having been raised by a Mom that was not a fan of squashes it was … Continue reading

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