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Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner Makeover

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Arlene Coco

Local Registered Dietitian and Certified Culinary Professional Paula Tsufis gave me this recipe for Traditional Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner made a little lighter. It’s a perfect way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with friends. Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day Treat- Chocolate Avocado Mousse

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Arlene Coco

Looking for a unusual treat for your sweetheart on Valentines Day? This silky smooth mousse made from ripe avocados will fit the bill for a unique taste for your love. It’s raw diet friendly, vegan and vegetarian diet acceptable. The … Continue reading →

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For The Big Game: Sriracha Sesame Cream Cheese Spread

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Arlene Coco

This recipe is a twist on the tired cream cheese spread that adorns most tables during the super bowl. Simple, spicy and delicious, you can’t go wrong with this one. I recently saw it at the Fancy Food Show in … Continue reading →

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The Avid Baker Challenge 2013- Panettone Muffins

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Arlene Coco

I have joined the on line monthly baking challenge to bake something every month with a group of other bloggers and we post on line pics of the results. What fun it has been to look forward to the recipes. … Continue reading →

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Top Ten Favorite Holiday Dishes for Easy Entertaining- Part One

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Arlene Coco

During the holidays, most of my days are filled with making cookies by the thousands. By the time the weekend comes, I want to entertain and have my friends over, but I am pretty tired at the end of most … Continue reading →

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Tasty Holiday Traditions from Home and Around the Globe

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Arlene Coco

Tasty Holiday Traditions from Home and Around the Globe             Holiday food traditions are many things to many people. In our country it’s a melting pot of collaborated dishes that have been handed down from one generation of well seasoned … Continue reading →

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Day After Thanksgiving Turkey Gumbo

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Arlene Coco

This post was so popular last year, it bears repeating. I can’t believe Thanksgiving is here. This whole month has flown by. When I grew up in Louisiana, one of my favorite dishes that my mama made every year was … Continue reading →

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Last Minute Thanksgiving Secrets from a Chef

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Arlene Coco

As a general rule, you might cook 3-4 meals per week in a kitchen designed to accommodate 2 adults and 2.2 children and then Wham! You are expected to produce a meal for 20 for the family. Add the crowd … Continue reading →

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Turkey Talk From Expert Cookbook Author Terry Thompson

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Arlene Coco

Terry Thompson is a famous Texas chef and cookbook  author. I had the honor of meeting her several years ago on a visit to Austin.   I found this in my files a while back and thought it would be a … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Food Safety Tips for the Holidays

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Arlene Coco

Holidays are coming, that means parties and big family dinners. Don’t give your guests a dose of food poisoning to take home with them…. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 76 million people a year get sick … Continue reading →

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