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French Onion Soup

After numerous gatherings with lots and lots of food, I often go on what my husband calls a soup binge. Binge really isn’t the right word for it, but it’s true that after holidays I tend to like overly simple meals. Can you blame me? After all that cooking and entertaining and being entertained, it’s time to lighten up a little. Therefore, I offer up this version of French onion soup. Some historians say it was created by King Louis the XIV when he only had margarine and onions on hand. I’ve actually studied French history extensively and I have … Continue reading →

Easy Post Thanksgiving Recipes

If you spent the better part of Wednesday and Thursday preparing your Thanksgiving feast, then the kitchen is likely the last place you want to be this weekend. I have no desire to cook up an elaborate Saturday night dinner, but only have enough leftover turkey for, maybe, a small lunch. If you are lucky enough to have leftover turkey or have some chicken in the freezer you can thaw for dinner, you might consider the following easy (as in less than 30-minutes to make) and affordable recipes. CRUNCHY TURKEY WRAPS Ingredients: 6 8-inch whole-wheat tortillas 1/4 cup sour cream … Continue reading →