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Recipe: Spring Pea Risotto

This is the way to welcome spring into your kitchen. It is a perfect side to go with just about anything, it complimented the lamb we had on Sunday. Light and fresh, just what I was hoping for.

Recipe: Corned Beef and Cabbage

Corned beef and cabbage is not a tradition in Ireland, but it sure is on the southside of Chicago! Here is my recipe. Make enough for sandwiches the next day! Happy cooking.

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Recipe: Homemade Hot Chocolate

Throw out those packets of hot cocoa that you add water to. Here is the real way to make hot chocolate! And, so simple. Now go play in the snow.

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Recipe: Greek Quesadillas

Everywhere I go, people are asking for quick, healthy, meatless meals. But, they have to taste good!! So here you are. Enjoy! Chef Kate

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Recipe: Cappuccino Muffins

When the snow is coming down, I love to bake. This is what I made this morning...invite some friends over or send the muffins out to be enjoyed by neighbors shoveling.

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Recipe: Salted Caramels

Store bought candy is ok. But, homemade is better! Make you sweetheart homemade salted caramels for Valentine's Day!

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Super Bowl Recipe: Chicken Wings

These chicken wings are just the thing to get your Super Bowl party going. Great flavor without a sticky mess! You can add blue cheese dressing on the side if you'd like. Happy cooking!

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Recipe: Slow-Cooked Oatmeal

The perfect breakfast waiting for you in the morning? I can do that! Oatmeal cooked in a slow cooker- set it up at night and enjoy it in the morning. A great way to start off the day! Happy Cooking!

Recipe: Eggplant Caviar

Are you looking for a healthy dip option to bring to a party? Here you go! Don't skip the roasting of the eggplant or else it will be very thin and runny. So tasty, and good for you!

Pumpkin souffle pie (in Evergreen Park Patch)

Like everyone else we are back to restricting our diets now that the holidays are over. If I am only having dessert once a week, it had better be good! Happy baking!!