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Muffalatta Olive Salad Sandwich –– A rose by any name would smell as sweet, and by any name Muffalata will win over the taste buds of even the most jaded palate.

Pizza Dough - Cooking School ––  Forget take-out! It's easy to make pizza at home.

Grilling With Teriyaki Sauce –– Add flavorful Asian tastes to your favorite grilled foods.

The World's Best Carrot Cake –– Made with all the special things you like in such a cake, this moist treat is one divine way to eat carrots.

Italian Dressing Pasta Salad ––  Using colorful pasta and vegetables makes for an especially attractive salad. We like to use multicolored rotini or fusilli or rotini and ziti/penne, but any pasta may be used for variety.

Saving Money in the Kitchen –– You’ve heard, over the past years, of "30 Minute Meals" (or less), home cooking with nearly-home made style prepackaged and pre-processed foods ...

Irish Farm House Soup –– A traditional soup with a few non-traditional variations.

Grammy's Cheese Blintzes ––  This is my mother's recipe. She would make them for me often because she knew they were a favorite.

Wacky Cake –– This cake is so easy and fun to make that you'll be tempted to save on dishes by preparing it in a disposable 8 or 9-inch square pan so that you can make it more often.

Herbed Roast Chicken –– A delicious and flavorful way to prepare roast chicken with herbs, garlic, onion and chicken broth.

Fairhaven Fish Chowder –– True comfort food from a fair haven.

Potatoes, Onions and Eggs –– This is an old German dish which makes for a hearty breakfast or lunch.

How to Cook a Ham –– A delicious glazed ham decorated with cherries, cloves and pineapple.

Coleslaw –– When it comes to coleslaw, there's no need to get fancy! My version uses a simple combination of shredded cabbage and carrots, which are both high in fiber and vitamins. This recipe is perfect for hot summer days when you want something light but satisfying.

Cinnamon Buns or Rolls ––  Make deliciously gooey cinnamon buns at home, drizzled generously with icing.

Minestrone a La Milanese –– This is a good, slow cooking soup to keep simmering on the back burner of the stove for long days spent in the kitchen while working on other projects.

Irish Country Ham –– A good ham shouldn't be boiled, but rather, simmered in water..

Buffalo Chicken Wings ––  A classic hit for any gathering.

Chocolate Covered Strawberries –– A delectable treat your Valentine is sure to love.

10 Minute Shrimp –– A quick and easy way to prepare everyone's favorite seafood.

Union Pacific Chili ––  This recipe was retrieved from Grandmother's old recipe file and recently mailed to us. It was scribbled on some Union Pacific Railroad stationery sometime around 1920-1930.

Pasta and Beans –– Pasta and Beans (or Fagioli) soup is truly a beloved Italian tradition.

Homemade Casserole Soup Mix –– This recipe for homemade soup mix can be used in place of canned condensed soups such as cream of mushroom, cream of celery or cream of chicken called for in many casserole recipes.

Best Macaroni and Cheese –– With a homemade cheese sauce and toasted breadcrumb topping, this is comfort food at its best!

Party Pita Wedges –– Your guests will enjoy these fast and easy party sized pizzas.