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It’s “Chili” in Sedona

April 27, 2016 by Alison 2 Comments

No vacation is complete without some culinary inspiration, especially when it’s a remarkable food we savor and then recreate it back home in our own kitchens. Most recently inspiration struck among the Red Rocks in Sedona Arizona, where sheer cliffs tower above deep leafy canyons and ...

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Farm Fresh Tomato Sauce

April 8, 2016 by Alison Leave a Comment

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Three Berry Jam

June 10, 2010 by Alison

Fresh summer berries make the most delicious jam. Spread this blend of our favorite fruits on sandwiches, bagels and homemade waffles. Making jam is a great project for two friends””one of you can mash the berries while the other readies the water and sugar. To make the summer harvest last, ...

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Gingered Peach Jam

September 1, 2009 by Alison

Give peanut butter and jelly sandwiches a sophisticated twist with this jam, but don’t stop there. Use it as a sweet salsa over chicken or fish, a topping for ice cream, swirl it into plain yogurt or drizzle it over a soft cheese such as brie served with crackers. The jam is lovely too with scones ...

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Strawberry Jam

January 22, 2008 by Alison

This simple recipe is fun for kids to make and very easy to can. Recipe source: Cooking With Friends Kitchen Ingredients 2 quarts strawberries 1 package powdered pectin (1 ½ packages for a firmer jell) ¼ cup lemon juice 7 cups sugar (you can do with less) Directions Wash strawberries and ...

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Tomato Basil Marinara

December 28, 2007 by Alison

The success of this marinara sauce depends upon the freshness and quality of the ingredients. If possible, use fresh-from-the-garden or farmers’ market tomatoes. If good tomatoes are out of season or unavailable, use the finest canned tomatoes you can find; we prefer the taste of San Marzano. Make ...

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Perfect Pesto

December 28, 2007 by Alison

This hard-to-beat recipe is great to make with friends and freeze in ice cube trays for future meals. Recipe source:Cooking With Friends KitchenIngredients4 oz. fresh basil, washed thoroughly, stems discarded 1 cup flat leaf parsley, washed thoroughly, stems discarded 3/4 cup toasted pine ...

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Basic Chicken Stock

December 19, 2007 by Alison

You can buy broth from the store, but your soup will have more depth if you make your own stock, which is remarkably easy. You can also use chicken stock in place of water for flavorful rice or vegetables or as a base for almost any soup. Don�t worry about chopping the vegetables perfectly, they ...

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About Alison J. Bermack

It all began when I was a child cooking with my dad, the kitchen a magnet for cooking and camaraderie, a refuge from adolescence. I spent countless hours chopping, sautéing and simmering my way through childhood. And now, with three kids of my own, I’m still chopping, but this time through their childhood and often with friends.

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