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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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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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Turducken- For a Different Thanksgiving Bird

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Arlene Coco

Turduken is a Louisiana invention made popular by local Cajun Chefs. Deboned stuffed poultry has been a specialty of southern butchers for years. I remember my brother serving a deboned stuffed turkey stuffed with a firey hot rice stuffing that … Continue reading →

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Moroccon Spiced Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes- Why not try something new this year?

Posted on November 4, 2012 by Arlene Coco

With Thanksgiving coming up and winter dinner parties, why not try a different flavor of these best loved tubers? I love the sweet and savory spices of Morocco in my holiday cooking. The smokey cumin adds a new dimension of … Continue reading →

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Hot Cross Buns For a Spring Treat

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Arlene Coco

Hot Cross Buns! Hot Cross Buns! History of Hot Cross Buns dates back to 1361 in England, where a priest handed them out to the poor of St. Albans. Traditionally served on Good Friday, these have become a sign of … Continue reading →

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Corned Beef And Cabbage, Lighter Style but Not Light on Flavor

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Arlene Coco

Corned Beef is on sale this week, so Don’t miss out on the chance to prepare this great encore recipe just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. I am working on a Hot Cross Bun recipe at the moment to … Continue reading →

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World’s Best Fruitcake- and Gluten Free too!

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Arlene Coco

A while back, I was challenged to make a gluten-free traditional wedding cake for my Australian-American sister in law who was getting married and wanted a fruitcake for her wedding cake. After a couple of disasters, I settled on this … Continue reading →

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Famous Irish Soda Bread , from the fresh Island

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Arlene Coco

When I travel on my stomach, I judge a country’s culinary aptitude on its ability to produce good bread and butter. Consistently Ireland provided me with gratifying examples of both. Irish Soda bread was served daily at every pub, guest … Continue reading →

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