Penny Kazmier
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Make the most of strawberry season with traditional Eton MessMay 21, 2025 5:43 am - Strawberry season is right around the corner. Even though we can purchase strawberries year round at the grocery store, there is nothing better than a freshly picked strawberry. This recipe for Eton Mess — a traditional English dessert consisting of strawberries, crumbled meringue cookies and whipped cream — is a perfect way to make use of your seasonal bounty.
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Make this bacon and onion quiche the centerpiece of your Easter brunchApr 16, 2025 6:15 am - Easter brunch is an excuse to make everyone’s favorite dishes and serve them all at the same meal. Instead of the standard egg casserole, try this bacon, caramelized onion and cheese quiche.
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Put some skins in the game with these hearty and crispy potato wedgesMar 19, 2025 6:16 am - What’s not to like about potato skins? Crispy bacon pieces nestled inside potato skins topped with a generous amount of gooey melted cheddar cheese. Add a dallop of sour cream and a sprinkle of green onions and you have the snack version of a twice-baked potato.
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Not just for Tuesdays: Shrimp, pork tacos with homemade tortillas are good any day of the weekFeb 19, 2025 5:30 am - Penny Kazmier grew up on tacos made with ground beef seasoned with a packet of taco seasoning served in store-bought shells. Today’s tacos have all kinds of creative fillings, such as her Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Lime Slaw and Pork Tenderloin Tacos with Pineapple Salsa and Pickled Red Onion.
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This tender, buttery chicken channels the flavors of a dirty martiniJan 17, 2025 8:17 am - Don’t let Dry January stop you from trying this Dirty Martini Chicken with its delicious flavor, tender meat and buttery olives.
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How to make a charcuterie board: Tips, ingredients and inspirationDec 20, 2024 10:30 am - Charcuterie has come a long way since its humble beginning as simple sliced cheese and sausage with some crackers on a plate. Here are some tips for assembling your own crowd-pleasing display.
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Two great tastes: French onion soup meets roasted cauliflower in this gooey side dishNov 20, 2024 5:39 am - Caramelized onions seasoned with thyme on top of tender roasted cauliflower all under a layer of melted Gruyere cheese — do I have your attention?
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Some tasty hocus pocus goes into this soup that’s perfect for HalloweenOct 17, 2024 3:32 pm - Witch’s Brew soup is a flavorful, spicy take on taco soup. Cooked in a crock pot, it is perfect for a pre- or post-trick-or-treat meal on Halloween.
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Full of fall flavors: Apple season sparks memories of apple frittersSep 19, 2024 4:03 pm - Penny Kazmier reminisces about the fall flavors she enjoyed as a kid. Specifically the fresh apple fritter. Here, she shares a recipe for a cake that brings those memories back.
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Homemade flatbread: Ingenious use of cottage cheese and eggs creates crispy, golden brown pliable crustAug 23, 2024 9:15 am - Cooking Adventures columnist Penny Kazmier explores baking fresh flatbread at home using cottage cheese and eggs. She shares her recipe here with you.