Chicken Marengo is a French savory dish so named for being the dinner that Napoléon Bonaparte feasted on after the Battle of Marengo. Modern versions of this recipe include browning pieces of chicken and slowly baking them in a tomato sauce made with chopped tomatoes, garlic, wine, black olives and fresh herbs.
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Twice-baked potatoes might have a reputation for being indulgent and often rich in calories however this recipe reduces the guilt factor by using sweet potatoes as a base and substituting our fused extra virgin olive oil for the butter.
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Last year we made an Apple and Sausage Stuffing with our Wild Mushroom and Sage Olive Oil. This year the same olive oil is back but with a whole new cast of supporting actors. Thanksgiving has its traditions but every once in a while you want to mix it up just a little by trying […]
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‘Tis the season for pumpkin. Whether it’s pumpkin muffins, pies or cookies we love to bake with pumpkin this time of year. We also associate the holidays with richer desserts like creamy, velvety cheesecake. We pulled out one of our favorite recipes from Cooks Illustrated that combines the two into a spiced pumpkin cheesecake but…we […]
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It’s that time of year when bags of fresh cranberries are abundant in the grocery store. When making homemade cranberry sauce many folks might stray from the back-of-the-bag preparation by using orange juice instead of water. We wanted to build upon that and incorporate more of a citrus-cinnamon kick without being overpowering. Slices of orange […]
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Around here in the fall apples are everywhere and we’re always looking for new (and easy) ways to use them. This is a great recipe that pairs fresh fruit pieces with balsamic vinegar and best of all, it calls for no additional sugar!
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As the fall temperatures get cooler, we always seem to remember how nothing satisfies better than a warm bowl of soup. And why settle for something bland and out of the can when you can really get into the season by making soup from scratch? We found a basic recipe from Martha Stewart but of […]
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Here’s a delicious appetizer that travels well to your next party, football game or informal gathering. The rich taste of this hummus-like spread might hide the fact that it’s actually healthy and loaded with fiber
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Sometimes you just don’t have a lot of time to throw together a dessert suitable for entertaining. Or you just got invited to an impromptu gathering and want to bring something to share. How about something as easy as brownies from a box? All you do is substitute the vegetable or canola oil called for […]
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Timing is everything. Sometimes planning a meal for company can be daunting especially when you want the vegetables, starch and protein to be ready all at the same time. What if you cooked them all together in the same roasting pan? Not only does this recipe make the timing work perfectly but who wants to […]
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