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A Tasty Little Garnish: Herbed and Slightly Spicy Raisin Compote

There's something about the Fall and early Winter that makes me want to chop fresh herbs -- specifically sage, rosemary and thyme. Oh hell, parsley too. And this raisin compote has them all. We had this very recently with a roast chicken (sort of like a pre-mini-Thanksgiving) and it was quite good. The original recipe …

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Italian Feast: Turkey and Orzo Stuffed Bell Peppers on a Bed of Tasty Arugula

Here's a little experiment inspired by a recent issue of La Cucina Italiana, which featured stuffed bell peppers on the cover. As you can see, (here, alongside the wine of the evening) it does make quite an impression. The magazine's recipe was actually a vegetarian version and in an out-of-character twist, I decided to make …

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