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Potato & Onion Pierogies with Green Beans, Cashews and Thai Chili #Recipe

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Did you know that October 8th, National Pierogy Day?  This year marks the 60th anniversary of Mrs. T’s Pierogies, the largest producer of frozen pierogies in the country. Boiled, sautéed or baked, Mrs. T’s Pierogies help create an effortless dish the whole family will enjoy. In honor of the celebration, Kevin Sbraga, Top Chef season 7 winner and chef/owner of Sbraga restaurant in Philadelphia, […]

Del Monte Gold® Extra Sweet Pineapple Coupon! Pineapple Chicken Kabobs #Recipe

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Have you ever grilled Pineapple?  Yum!  Make sure you pick up some Del Monte Gold® Extra Sweet Pineapple to throw on the grill for your 4th of July cookout! The $0.50 off coupon is now available for download via Facebook to anyone who completes a short form until July 15th. Print Pineapple Chicken Kabobs Recipe Recipe type: Appetizer […]

Roasted Tomato, Goat Cheese and Feta Bruschetta Recipe #WhollySalsa

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This past Tuesday I attended a great event with some awesome bloggers with Wholly Salsa and Guacamole.  We spent the day cooking and eating…and maybe a little drinking… (more recipes to come!) I want to share one of the appetizers that my team made.  It was delicious!  Looks fancy, yet super easy to make! 5.0 from […]

Easter Wheat Pie (Pastiera Napoletana di Grano)

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Sometimes called Easter Grain Pie, this Italian dish is a holiday tradition, especially in the southern part of the country. The wheat-based crust is symbolic of springtime, and is filled with a sweet ricotta before it’s baked. From the online series Cooking With Nonna, this version includes small pieces of candied fruit, sure to appeal […]

Easter Bread (Gurrugulo)

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From Cooking with Nonna, the Web series arsting Italian grandmas who pass on their family’s most treasured recipes, comes this colorful, sweet, braided bread that is a European Easter tradition. Don’t worry about adding raw whole eggs: They cook completely while the bread bakes, and make for an excellent presentation.  Recipe courtesy of Grandparents.com. Print Easter […]